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Cherokee County Food Fight

May 4th – May 15th

Baxter Springs, Columbus, Galena, Riverton, and Weir

Compete with local towns to see who can stock the
shelves for their local pantry the most. Foods
donated will go back to the food pantry in each
individual community! Donations will be weighed at
Farmers COOP to provide the winning community
with bragging rights!

Farmers COOP is issuing a challenge! If all 5
communities can work together and donate 2,000
pounds, they will donate an additional 2,000 pounds
to stock area food pantries!
Drop off any non-perishable foods at the
drop off sites below.


Baxter Springs – Soda Fountain (1136 Military Ave)
Columbus- Extension Office (124 W Country Rd)
Galena – Galena Sentinel (511 S Main St)
Riverton – Riggs Chiropractic (6524 SE Quakervale)
Weir – City of Weir (306 N. Washington)

K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

K26 Road Improvements

KDOT will be doing a Mill and Overlay project on K26, between Galena and Highway 166 this week. Traffic will be reduced to one lane and directed by flaggers and a pilot car.  Delays of up to 15 minutes should be anticipated.

Please use patience and watch out for worker while driving through this area.

Galena City Council Meeting

The April 20, 2020 City Council Meeting will be held via Zoom

The Meeting will begin at 6:00 PM

Anyone wishing to attend this meeting will need to log -in through ZOOM:

For more information on joining the zoom meeting please CLICK HERE

MEETING ID: 821 7290 2982

PASSWORD: 016480

Arrest Warrant Served at Galena Residence

As a result of an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct with a child; On Friday April 3, 2020, Officers with the Galena Police Department served an arrest warrant at 2125 S. Main Galena, KS.

73-Year-old Carl E. Combs of the residence was taken into custody and transported to the Cherokee County Jail. Combs is Charged through the Cherokee County District Court with four (4) counts of Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child.

He is being held on a $100,000.00 bond.

City Hall Closure

Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic the following changes are in affect effective March 16, 2020:

The Galena City Building and the Galena Public Library will be closed to the public. If you need to pay your water bill, or conduct other city business, please proceed to the drive thru from 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. We can also be reached at 620-783-5265 or visit www.galenaks.gov.

If you need to speak to the Court Clerk, you can enter through the north east door between the hours of 8:00am through 4:30pm or by calling 620-783-2454. Review Court will be 8:30am May 1st, 2020. Next Court Date is May 08, 2020 at 1:30pm. All probation has been moved to May 12, 2020 at 5:30pm.

If you need to speak with an officer, you can enter through the north east door between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday. For after hours and weekends, you can call 620-783-5065 or 620-429-3992. In an emergency call 911.

The City Buildings including Galena Public Library, Senior Citizen Building, and Galena Community Room will also be closed for 30 days. Schermerhorn Park and Galena Ballfields will also be closed for 30 days. No meetings, games, gatherings or practices.

We apologize for any inconvenience, but for the health and safety of the general public, ourselves, and your respective families, this is in effect for 30 days.

2020 Census

Invitations to respond to the 2020 Census will be delivered between March 12-20. Once you receive that invitation, you can respond online, by phone, or by mail

Ordinance No. 20-04

During the February 03, 2020 regular City Council Meeting Ordinance 20-04 was approved to allow the assessment of the costs to collect debts owed to the City of Galena, Kansas.

Ordinance No. 20-04 AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING THE ASSESSMENT OF THE COSTS TO COLLECT DEBTS OWED TO THE CITY OF GALENA, KANSAS

Be it ordained by the Governing Body of the City of Galena, Kansas:

Section 1. Every citizen/debtor shall pay any and all charges related to the reasonable costs of collection of any fine/fee/ costs of services, as well as any costs/ assessments for clean-up of the property for a municipal violation that is the violation that is the issue herein. This specifically applies to, but not limited to, charges for water, electricity, property code violation fines, parking tickets, municipal court fines, fees, court costs, interest accrued thereon, and any other debt due and owing to the municipality. The cost of collection include, but are not limited to, court costs, surcharges, attorney fees, and collection agency fee, except that such costs of collection may not include both attorney fees and collection agency fees.

Section 2. The ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its publication in the official city newspaper.

Approved and passed by the governing body of the City of Galena, Kansas, this 3rd day if February 2020.

Published in The official City Newspaper on February 05, 2020.

Increased Enforcement Around the Galena High School – February 24 thru March 6

The Galena Police Department will join other law enforcement agencies in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma with increased enforcement near high schools to raise awareness on roadway safety. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens (15-18 years old) in the United States – ahead of all other types of injury, disease or violence.

“Even one teen death is unacceptable,”. “Please slow down, put the phone away or turn it off, and always buckle up.”

Officers will issue citations to any individual who refuses to obey the traffic laws, whether it is for speeding, texting or failing to buckle up. Remind teens that driving is a privilege and encourage them to learn about the importance of driving safely.

Patrol Officer Position

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

TYPE:  Full Time

SALARY:  Depending on Qualifications / Experience

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 will be required to successfully pass a background investigation, psychological, physical, 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.