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Posted on: November 28, 2023

Public Meeting - Comprehensive Plan & Parks System Master Plan

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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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Administration
Posted on: October 31, 2023

WSU Sports Complex Feasibility Study Results

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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.

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Administration
Posted on: October 26, 2023

Travis Steerman - Employee Spotlight

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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

Megan Jenkins - Employee Spotlight

Employee Spotlight - Megan Jenkins

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

Officer Belinda Gatlin - Employee Spotlight

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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

Corey Jones - Employee Spotlight

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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

Officer Caleb Barnhart - Employee Spotlight

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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

Kari Zook - Employee Spotlight

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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

Donovan Anguiano - Employee Spotlight

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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

Abilene Launches New Digital Community Engagement Site

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

Sergeant Mark Haaga - Employee Spotlight

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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

Kevin Clark - Employee Spotlight

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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

Asst. Police Chief Jason Wilkins - Employee Spotlight

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT:
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 ...
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Administration
Posted on: February 17, 2023

Cody Jenne - Employee Spotlight

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT:
Cody Jenne works with Parks and Recreation and has been keeping our parks and ball diamonds looking great since 2019! 
Fun Facts about Cody:
She grew up in Abilene and is an Abilene High School alumna! 
She and her husban...
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Administration
Posted on: February 2, 2023

Dickinson County announces S.A.id. Program Participation

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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

Dog Tag Renewals due by February 28th!

Dog Tag Renewals (February)

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.

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Administration
Posted on: January 30, 2023

Angie Carranza - Employee Spotlight

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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!
  • She and her husband, JJ, have been married 26 years and love bein...
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Administration
Posted on: December 30, 2022

Abilene Recyling Center & Our Partnership with OCCK

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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

Don't forget your dog's tags!

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

Service Lines Warranties of America information

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

Sidewalk Connection & Replacement Program

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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

Abilene awarded $1,000,000 for 14th Street Improvements

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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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Posted on: April 26, 2021

New City Manager Appointed by Abilene City Commission

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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

City of Abilene Sales and Transient Guest Tax Updates

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

Abilene Fire Department Receives Tools and Training

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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

City of Abilene Announces Interim Fire Chief

Kale Strunk

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

City of Abilene Announces New Police Chief

Anna Hatter

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

City of Abilene Awards Grants to Businesses

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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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Posted on: May 31, 2022

Abilene Wins 2 Best of Travel Awards

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TravelAwaits readers selected Abilene as the Best U.S. Small Town to Visit for the second year in a row. Abilene also took first place in its Friendliest Small Towns in the U.S. contest.

“To win one national award is a really big deal, but to win...

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Posted on: May 20, 2021

Abilene Named Best U.S. Small Town

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Abilene was named Best U.S. Small Town in TravelAwaits’ 2021 Best of Travel Awards.

“We’re really excited to receive this recognition,” said Julie Roller Weeks, Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau director. &...

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Convention & Visitors Bureau
Posted on: March 19, 2021

Events Return to Abilene

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“We’re excited to see events returning to Abilene,” said Julie Roller Weeks, director of the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau. “These events not only bring additional dollars and excitement to Abilene, but the...

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Posted on: November 27, 2023

KDOT CCLIP Construction Begins for Storm Drainage Infrastructure

Construction on the storm drainage infrastructure is anticipated to begin the week of November 27, 2023, between SW 6th and the Union Pacific Railroad, weather permitting.  

A timeline for construction to the roadway will be released soon. &nb...

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Public Works
Posted on: November 22, 2023

14th Street Road Closure - Cedar to Buckeye

Phase 1.5 will begin November 27, 2023, and will close 14th Street from Cedar to Buckeye. The north and east sides of the 14th Street and Cedar intersection will be closed, as shown in the image below. This section is anticipated to be closed through earl...

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Public Works
Posted on: November 16, 2023

SLOW DOWN! 14th Street 20-mph Work Zone.

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The 14th Street Reconstruction work zone extends from Buckeye to Vine and will observe a 20-mph speed limit during all phases. 

Thank you for slowing down and being watchful for work crews, fellow drivers, and pedestrians! 

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Public Works
Posted on: November 15, 2023

Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) Survey Initiative

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The City of Abilene’s Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) survey initiative has been in effect since earlier this year when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced changes to drinking water regulations requiring water suppliers to iden...

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Public Works
Posted on: November 14, 2023

Christmas Tree Lane

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Dear Property Owners/Occupants,

 

The City of Abilene’s Public Works Department will begin installing Cedar Trees for Christmas Tree Lane on Buckeye Avenue and NW 3rd Street on Thursday, November 16, 2023. As in previous years, they will be placed ...

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Public Works
Posted on: May 20, 2021

Mud Creek Channel Repairs

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Juneman Excavating has been contracted by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to perform channel repairs at several sites along Mud Creek in Abilene. The repairs/restorations are related to increased erosion due to the high-water events that took pl...

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Public Works

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Posted on: November 21, 2023

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Posted on: November 21, 2023

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Posted on: November 21, 2023

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Posted on: November 21, 2023

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Posted on: November 21, 2023

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