Maxwell takes over Post Master position at Haxtun, Fleming & Crook

A familiar face behind the counter at the Haxtun Post Office now serves in the lead role as Post Master. Shannon Maxwell was named Post Master of post offices in Haxtun, Fleming and Crook in late December 2023. Since her appointment as lead of the three rural post offices, Maxwell said her focus is to serve the three rural communities and to keep things local.

"I want things to continue to run as they always have here," Maxwell said recently. "I want to keep things local. I am still learning but I enjoy it. I enjoy the community and I enjoy being here."

Maxwell grew up in Sedgwick and graduate...