Commissioners to be sworn into office Dec. 30

DAVENPORT — County Commissioners Scott Hutsell and Jo Gilchrist will officially be sworn into their elected positions on Monday, Dec. 30, at 1:30 p.m. at the Lincoln County Courthouse.

Gilchrist, who was appointed in 2023 after the retirement of Commissioner Mark Stedman, ran for a full four-year term this year and successfully secured the seat.

“I ran alongside Scott Hutsell, and now I’m excited to begin my full term. Scott is beginning his fifth term as commissioner, and there are only a few commissioners in their fifth term,” Gilchrist said. “Currently, there is one county commissioner from...