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Author: Billy Charles

Officer Position Available

The City of Galena, KS is looking for professional, self-motivated, community oriented, individuals to apply for Police Officer positions.

TYPE:  Full Time

SALARY:  Dependent on Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Applicants must be 21 years of age, a United States Citizen, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and good moral character.  Applicant cannot have felony or domestic violence arrests. Law Enforcement certified preferred but not mandatory.

The City of Galena is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants are required to successfully pass a background investigation, psychological, physical, and drug and alcohol testing.

OBTAINING AN APPLICATION: To obtain an application; Print from City Web Site: www.Galenaks.gov  or request and return to: City Clerk’s Office at (620)783-5265, 211 W 7th Street Galena, KS 66739.

Online Account Access through FrontDesk is Available NOW! AllPaid services will be discontinued.

For Immediate Release:

We are excited to announce that the City of Galena has adopted FrontDesk, a web-based platform that gives our residents access to a variety of tools to interact with us in one convenient place. We have invested in this platform to provide a modern, satisfying, and convenient experience. This is a part of our effort to provide superior customer service and offerings to [insert your Agency Name] residents and to strengthen the connection between citizen and government. Sign up for FrontDesk here: https://galenaks.frontdeskgworks.com/

FrontDesk offers many exciting features and benefits for all city residents including:

  • Conveniently pay your monthly utility bills from the comfort and safety of your home. No more writing out a check each month to pay your utility bill!  No worries about social distancing and possible exposure.
  • Receive bills electronically.
  • Enroll in autopay using ACH or credit card payments so you won’t have to remember to pay your bills each month.
  • Get important messages and notifications via email or text.
  • 24/7 access to your utility account and usage information including utility usage, tracking multiple accounts, and submitting service requests.
  • Conveniently submit utility service requests from your computer or mobile device.
  • Fill out and submit forms directly online and pay any associated fees online. Our staff will review and process the forms – no more paper required!
  • Easy access to Public Notices and answers to Frequently Asked Questions so you can see important city-related information in one place.
  • Review Meeting Agendas and Minutes. (in Progress)
  • Use Citizen Requests to submit requests directly to the necessary government officials with a few clicks of a mouse or taps on a smartphone.

FrontDesk is mobile-friendly and can be accessed anywhere from any device with an internet connection. Log in to see all your outstanding bills, pay bills online or enroll in autopay for added convenience. You will also have access to important city information including public notices, Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes, answers to Frequently Asked Questions, and ability to fill out and submit forms online. FrontDesk is your direct line of communication to receive your information, alerts, and notices.

Sign up for FrontDesk today! https://galenaks.frontdeskgworks.com/

GovPayNet or AllPaid will no longer be available in 2022. Sign up for your Front Desk Account Now.

Local Lions Clubs to host annual Veterans Day parades

On Saturday, November 6th two area Lions Clubs will be hosting their annual Veterans Day Parades.  All area Veterans and their families are invited and encouraged to attend.  Community members are encouraged to show support to our Veterans by lining these parade routes.  Business, group or church floats, car clubs, motorcycle clubs, horse clubs and area bands are all welcome to participate and are encouraged to attend both parades as they have been coordinated to allow time to travel between the two communities.  A special invitation goes out to area nursing and skilled care facilities with their own busing to bring their Veterans out for the day to be recognized during the parades.

Galena, KS: line up at 11th & Main at 9:00 a.m. Start time 9:30 a.m. parade route to go south on Main to 4th Street. Parade hosted by the Galena Route 66 Lions Club, the Galena Museum and the City of Galena.  For more information contact Mary Billington at 417-483-8167

Baxter Springs, KS: line up at 16th & Military at 10:30 a.m. Start time 11:00 a.m. parade route to go south on Military to 9th Street.

Veterans Day program at the Veterans Memorial located at 13th & Park to follow the parade.  Lunch will be held at the Lions Club building located at 14th & Park to follow program, lunch is free to our Veterans, their families and our service members.  Parade hosted by the Baxter Springs Lions Club, Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce, City of Baxter Springs, Baxter Springs American Legion and Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing. For more information contact Debbie Hopkins 918-919-1400.

Route 66 Travelers Provide Donation

Today a group of Vietnamese Travelers from the Huston and Austin Tx area came through Galena traveling Route 66. They were traveling on 2 buses from All America Travel. They said they travel through here every 3 years or so and are really impressed with our little town. The group donated a total of $600.00 to the Police Department and Fire Station to show their appreciation for the jobs we do to keep the citizens safe. We would like to thank this group for their kind words of support and the donation they provided.

You Drink. You Drive. You Lose

The Galena Police Department will be joining other local and state law enforcement agencies across Kansas starting August 20 through Labor Day, September 6, in a crackdown aimed at removing drunk and other impaired drivers from the roadways during *You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. 

It is illegal everywhere to drive while impaired, yet, in 2019, over 10,000 people in the U.S. were killed in drunk driving crashes. Impaired driving fatalities every day are the direct result of decisions people make. Driving after consuming ANY potentially impairing substance is a decision YOU make.

You know that it is wrong and dangerous. You tell yourself you won’t do it again, but you do. It’s time to stop.

Start a new habit, the habit of NOT driving to situations where you will be tempted to drink or partake in other impairing substances. Ask to ride with a non-drinking friend, designate a driver, or use one of the many other options available. Start today.

The You Drink. You Drive. You Lose enforcement campaign is intended to remind drivers: 

 “Don’t consume impairing substances and get behind the wheel. Impaired driving is a major cause of crashes and a danger not just to you and those riding with you, but to every single person on the road.

Make it a habit to have a sober driver lined up before you drink alcohol away from home.

We also want to remind everyone to always have your seatbelts on, it’s your best defense in case of a crash.

You can always count on this department to vigorously enforce impaired driving and other traffic laws, not just during this enforcement campaign but all through the year.”