Posted on: November 28, 2023
A public meeting for the Comprehensive Plan & Parks System Master Plan will be held today, November 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Abilene Public Library.
We hope you can join us this evening to discuss proposed ideas for Abilene's future, inc...
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Posted on: October 31, 2023
Wichita State University will present results of the Sports Complex Feasibility Study at the City Commission meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023.
The City Commission meeting begins at 4:00 p.m. at the Abilene Public Library located at 209 NW 4th Street.
Ci...
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Administration
Posted on: October 26, 2023
Our employee spotlight this week is Travis Steerman. Travis is the City Inspector in charge of enforcing building, zoning, property, and floodplain codes within the city.
When asked what he enjoys about his job, he said, “My j...
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Administration
Posted on: September 26, 2023
Our employee spotlight this week is Megan Jenkins. Megan is the Utility Clerk II at City Hall and is one of the primary contacts for all incoming calls, processing of water bills and payments, processing past due accounts with the state and coll...
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Administration
Posted on: August 24, 2023
Our employee spotlight this week is Officer Belinda Gatlin with the Abilene Police Department. Office Gatlin provides safety and security to the citizens of Abilene by responding to emergencies, providing assistance to victims, and reducing or ...
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Administration
Posted on: July 7, 2023
Our employee spotlight this week is Corey Jones, Park Department Supervisor. Cory has been with Parks and Recreation since December 2013 and oversees the care of all city parks, the swimming pool, ball fields, and building and grounds maintenanc...
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Administration
Posted on: June 5, 2023
Our employee spotlight this week is Officer Caleb Barnhart with the Abilene Police Department. Officer Barnhart provides safety and security to the citizens of Abilene by enforcing local and state laws, proactive patrolling, responding to calls for servic...
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Administration
Posted on: May 24, 2023
Our employee spotlight this week is Kari Zook, Community Development Director. Kari oversees the Community Development department, including planning and zoning, development review, permits and licensing, code enforcement/inspection, neighborhoo...
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Administration
Posted on: May 10, 2023
Our employee spotlight this week is Donovan Anguiano, Wastewater Treatment Plan Operator. Donovan performs welding and fabrication of wastewater parts and tools, working with all levels of regulatory standards, lab work, grounds maintenance, and...
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Administration
Posted on: April 11, 2023
The City of Abilene, through partnership with ZenCity, has launched a new digital community engagement platform to inform and engage residents about upcoming projects, plans and initiatives. Through Zencity, the City will create engagement pages for local...
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Administration
Posted on: March 27, 2023
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHTOur employee spotlight this week is Sergeant Mark Haaga. Sergeant Haaga has been with the Abilene Police Department since 1999 and oversees the operations of the patrol division. When asked what he enjoys about workin...
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Administration
Posted on: March 13, 2023
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT:
Our employee spotlight this week is Kevin Clark, Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent. Kevin has been with the Public Works department since 2008, overseeing day-to-day activities at the treatment plant, working with all ...
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Administration
Posted on: February 24, 2023
Our employee spotlight this week is Assistant Police Chief Jason Wilkins. When asked what he enjoys about working with the Abilene Police Department, he said, “Working with the Abilene Police Department has allowed me to give ...
Posted on: February 17, 2023
Cody Jenne works with Parks and Recreation and has been keeping our parks and ball diamonds looking great since 2019!
She grew up in Abilene and is an Abilene High School alumna!
She and her husban...
Posted on: February 2, 2023
Dickinson County has announced the introduction of the S.A.Id Program.
What is the S.A.Id. Program?
The S.A.Id. (Special Needs Alerts and Identification) Program provides local first responders with the resources to identify and assist individuals...
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Posted on: February 2, 2023
February is dog tag renewal time!
City of Abilene requires dog tags for all dogs within city limits to be updated annually.
Click here for more details.
Posted on: January 30, 2023
Angie Carranza has been employed with the Abilene Police Department since 2021 as Police Clerk II.
Fun Facts about Angie:
She grew up in Abilene and is an Abilene High School alumna!
Posted on: December 30, 2022
The History of the Abilene Recycling Center & Our Partnership with OCCK
Recently, the City of Abilene and OCCK updated their contract for the Abilene Recycling Center. This update to the contract primarily changed their hours of operation. Be...
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Administration
Posted on: August 11, 2023
August is National Dog Month, and we love all our furry friends. Here at the City, we thought this would be a good time to remind our citizens that the City of Abilene requires dog tags for all dogs within city limits. Renewal of dog tags are re...
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Administration
Posted on: July 27, 2022
Many residents are not aware that buried water or sewer lines on their property are their responsibility. A broken or blocked water or sewer line can cost thousands of dollars to repair or replace, and many times residents are not prepared for this unexpe...
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Administration
Posted on: May 3, 2022
The weather is getting nicer and warm weather projects are beginning. Are you planning to replace existing sidewalks in poor condition? Are you planning to connect two existing sidewalks? Did you know, the City of Abilene offers a Sidewalk Connection &...
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Administration
Posted on: November 15, 2021
Governor Laura Kelly Congratulates City of Abilene for Receiving $1 Million in Cost Share funds
~Abilene receives funds for improvements along 14th Street~
ABILENE – Today, Governor Laura Kelly congratulated the City ...
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Administration
Posted on: April 26, 2021
Mayor Brandon L. Rein and City Commissioners have announced the appointment of Ron Marsh to be Abilene’s next City Manager. The appointment will be effective April 26, 2021, with City Commission approval of the City Manager’s...
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Administration
Posted on: April 5, 2021
Over the first Quarter of 2021, the City of Abilene sales tax collections totaled $276,714.69 which was up $28,401.73 from the first quarter one year ago. This is a 12% increase in sales tax received over the first quarter of 2021 compared to 2020 with gr...
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Administration
Posted on: March 19, 2021
The new equipment was put into service on March 3 and the Abilene Fire Department is now training on its use.
“We are training on the operation and capability of the equipment,” said Kale Strunk, Interim Fire Chief. &ldquo...
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Administration
Posted on: December 17, 2020
The City of Abilene is pleased to announce Kale Strunk, a fifteen-year member of the Abilene Fire Department, as its Interim Fire Chief.
“After reviewing applications and conducting interviews with potential candidates, I decided to appoint Kale ...
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Administration
Posted on: August 24, 2020
The City of Abilene is pleased to announce Anna Hatter, Wichita Police Department Deputy Chief, as its new Police Chief.
“After a nationwide search with 82 applications from 30 states, Anna quickly rose to the top of our list,” said Abi...
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Administration
Posted on: August 20, 2020
In June, the City of Abilene was awarded a $132,000 Community Development Block Grant – CV from the Kansas Department of Commerce to assist small businesses affected by COVID-19. The application for the City’s grant funds closed July 1...
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