NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER LIFEGUARD POSITIONS
Note: The City of Galena pays lifeguard certification fees for all lifeguards and managers.
Note: The City of Galena pays lifeguard certification fees for all lifeguards and managers.
City offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday.
Solid waste collection for Friday routes will occur on Monday, April 6th, alongside the regular Monday routes.
Pet owners, this is a friendly reminder to make sure your pet’s license is up to date! Keeping your pet licensed helps ensure their safety and makes it easier to reunite you if they ever get lost. License fee is $2.00 per year.
Licenses are required annually, so please take a moment to check your pet’s status and renew if needed. Staying current also helps support important community services like animal control and shelter operations.
If you have questions about your pet’s license or need assistance with the renewal process, please contact Animal Control at 620-783-1900 Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Thank you for helping keep our community’s pets safe and accounted for! 🐶🐱
Galena City Wide Yard Sales will be May 2, 2026. Permits can be purchased at the Galena City Clerks office for $5.00. All proceeds will benefit Galena Economic Development.
Residential Clean up will be the week following. May 4th through May 9th. More details to come at a later date.
City Clerk’s Office
The City Clerk’s Office would like to inform residents that the City is currently working with a new software provider that will enhance our online billing, payment, and records system.
This transition is part of our ongoing effort to improve services and provide a more user-friendly experience for our community. The new system is anticipated to be available in mid-August.
During the transition period, residents may experience temporary disruptions or changes to online payment methods. We encourage patience and understanding as we work to implement these improvements.
We will continue to provide updates as the transition progresses and will notify the public of any important changes or instructions as we get closer to the launch date.
If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 620-783-5265 ext.1.
Thank you for your cooperation.
City Clerk’s Office
We are seeking the public’s assistance regarding the recent theft of a Drager 8000 air monitor, that was recently rented by the City of Galena. The item was taken between 7pm on Wednesday, March 18th and 1pm on Thursday, March 19th around the area of 3rd and Main, and its return is of significant importance so we can continue quality air monitoring.
We kindly ask anyone who may have information about this incident—or who may have seen or come into possession of the item—to please come forward. Our primary goal is to recover the property safely.
If you have any information, please contact Galena Police Department at 620-783-1900 Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or after hours at 620-783-5065. Your cooperation and support are greatly appreciated.


Location: Galena City Clerks Office
Position Type: Part-Time
Hours: Monday-Friday (hours may vary)
Pay Range: Skill-Based Pay
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Part-Time Clerical Assistant to support daily office operations. This position requires strong computer skills, excellent customer service, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to t.roberts@galenaks.gov or in person at 211 W 7th St. Galena, Kansas 66739.
Application can also be found below.
The handheld air monitoring device that the City uses to conduct our every other day air monitoring is currently back at the manufacturer for repairs and maintenance. Per the manufacturer, we should have the device back within 4 weeks.
In the meantime, we have a 24/7 monitor stationed at the landfill site to conduct continuous monitoring. Data will be pulled every few days and posted on the City website unless readings reach the threshold level, at which time it will be reported sooner.
As a reminder, there are multiple air monitoring units that citizens can check out at City Hall.