Doniphan County approves Engemann Drainage contract to replace culvert, rebuild 175th Road

Doniphan County commissioners unanimously approved a contract with Engemann Drainage Co. Inc. to replace a culvert and rebuild a section of 175th Road west of Oxide Road during a special session on Sept. 4, 2026. Commissioner Timothy D. Collins (First District) moved to execute the work contract and a temporary landowner work agreement with Thad and Bobette Geiger; Commissioner Bobby Hall seconded the motion.

"Commissioner Collins made a motion to execute work contract between Doniphan County, Kansas, and Engemann Drainage Co. Inc. And temporary landowner work agreement between Doniphan County, Kansas, and Thad and Bobette Geiger, for culvert replacement and rebuilding of 175th Road, west of Oxide Road, near 1669 175th Road, Section 27, Township 3, Range 21E," the minutes record. The motion carried 3-0.

The agreements cover culvert replacement and roadway rebuilding at the location identified in county records; the transcript does not specify contract amount or construction timeline. County staff and Engemann Drainage Co. Inc. will coordinate implementation under the approved contract.