A GROUNDBREAKING ceremony took place at the Kay County Courthouse Tuesday in Newkirk. This is where the new addition to the courthouse will be built. This project will include remodeling the current courthouse while the district offices will remain in place. Pictured from left to right are District Judge David Bandy, State Representative Ken Luttrell, Court Clerk Marilee Thornton, Special District Judge Lee Turner, District Attorney Brian Hermanson, County Commissioners Jason Shanks, John Wilson, Jack Godberson, County Clerk Tammy Reese, Treasurer Christy Kennedy, Assessor Susan Keen, Extension Educator Brenda Medlock, Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard and Sheriff Steve Kelley. (News Photo by Jessica Windom)