Welcome to Ottawa County, Kansas
Ottawa County, Kansas
Welcome to Ottawa County, Kansas. Ottawa County was established in 1866 deriving its name from the Indians that were native to the region. Located along US-81 six miles north of I-70 in North Central Kansas, Ottawa County consists of 720 square miles situated in the Solomon River Valley. With a population of 5,818 and a county seat of the city of Minneapolis, farming and ranching provide the backbone of the local economy of Ottawa County with manufacturing taking advantage of access to availability of two major interstates.
Announcements
All County Offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veteran’s Day. However, the County Clerk’s Office will be open from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM for post-election requests following certification, as required by KSA 25-3107.
Offical Election Results 11/10/2025
Offical Kids Election Results 11/12/2025
2026 Notice of Hearing to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate and Budget Hearing for Ottawa County
Ottawa County Courthouse
307 N. Concord
Minneapolis, Kansas 67467
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed Noon to 1:00pm for lunch
The Treasurer and Appraiser Offices will remain open during the lunch hour
Closed Holidays