School investments continue despite public criticism

Grove Superintendent Mark Bowlan addresses the Board of County Commissioners. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun
Grove Superintendent Mark Bowlan addresses the Board of County Commissioners. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners met on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, and handled a full agenda that ranged from public criticism of a building purchase to school construction projects, funding transfers, and emergency management updates.

During public comment, Rob Morris questioned the county’s recent approval of a $600,000 purchase of the building at 320 N. Broadway, Shawnee. He s…