Get to Know the Candidates: Dannie Kearn

Each week leading to the November 7th general election, the candidates running for the Concordia City Commission will sit down with KNCK News Director Toby Nosker on KNCK's "Talk of the Town."

Five candidates are vying for two seats on the Concordia City Commission.  The positions are currently held by Ragena Belden and Ashley Hutchinson.

Belden and Hutchinson, who were both elected in 2020, are seeking second-terms.

Former Concordia City Commissioner Christy Hasch, who served three terms as commissioner from 2013 to 2022, including a stint as mayor from April 2015 to January 2017, has also filed for a position.  Hasch did not seek re-election in 2022.

Two other challengers in the race are Gary Jeardoe, Jr. and Dannie Kearn.

Kearn, born and raised in Concordia, is the former Transportation Director for USD 333 Concordia and the current owner of Kearn Auction House.  Kearn told KNCK News he and his family have deep ties to the community.

Kearn officially filed for a seat on the Concordia City Commission in May 2023.

Kearn said he and his family have found Concordia to be a good place to live and he wants to be part of making it a good place for other families, as well.

During KNCK's "Talk of the Town" on Monday, October 9th, Kearn addressed priority areas for him if elected to a seat on the city commission.

Election day is Tuesday, November 7th.  The Voter Registration deadline is October 17th.  You can register to vote at ksvotes.org or by contacting the Cloud County Clerk's Office.

Call the Cloud County Clerk's Office to get a Mail-in Ballot or apply online at ksvotes.org.  You can mail your ballot or hand carry it in.  Also, Advance Voting hours begin October 18th in the Cloud County Clerk's Office.