Superintendents : Beginning with the election of Clara Shumway as county superintendent in 1889, and her re-election in 1890, the schools of Banner county have been well looked after for the more than thirty years. The record shows the first teacher's certificate was issued to Gertrude Ashford. Following, Ella Freeman served one term as superintendent and Jones M. Clapp one term. Grant Allen assumed the office in 1896, but resigned in August, 1897. A. S. Alexander then served until 1899, when E. F. Barfoot assumed the office for a year. Mrs. W. E. Heard was then chosen, and re-chosen two years later, after which Mrs. Mamie Faden was superintendent for two years. Jessie Barfoot then began her four year period after which M. M. Belain served for five years. Minnie Larson then was at the head of the county education for four years, followed by one term by Fred Johnson. At the last election J. H. Macauley was elected and is serving at the present time.

Sheriffs : Ten different men have served as sheriff of Banner county beginning with W. W. Renfrow. David W. McKee followed, after which Vance Cross broke the record by a service of four years. David Muldrew then served one term, and he was followed by John R. Kelly. F. E. Woodard then followed and he was succeeded by H. A. Downer. William H. Ingles served as sheriff for two terms, after which H. A. Downer was returned to the office and served for seven years. In 1915, Patrick O'Grady assumed the duties of the office and so well has he performed them that he has no opposition at the succeeding elections. By the end of his term, his will be the longest uninterrupted service in the office, and will also have passed Downer's total service of a little over seven years.