By Payton Tholstrup

Cloud County’s sales tax revenue went up by 5.7% in the month of January, according to a report from the Cloud County Treasurer’s Office. The sales tax revenue was a total of $89,693.95, which was up over $5,000 from December. According to the report, this has set a record for the best start to a new year. It is also the highest reported increase since October 2023.