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Licensed Business Directory
Did you know that we have a section on our website for all City Licensed and insured businesses? Go to https://galenaks.gov/directory/ for more information.
Get your Brick Order In Now!
Residents, schools, organizations, tourists, churches and businesses may now leave a permanent mark on the City of Galena, Kansas. Through the Route 66 Brick campaign, sidewalks on Route 66 will be decorated with engraved bricks to commemorate the special occasions, people or places of your choosing. Your engraved brick will become a permanent part of Route 66 and create a lasting memory of the people, places and events that mean the most to you.
Celebrate. Remember. Memorialize.
Choose the Galena Route 66 brick campaign to memorialize what matters most—
Celebrate…
· A birth · Graduation · Marriage · Armed Forces
Remember…
· A loved one · Road Trip/Vacation · Anniversary
· Special occasions ·
The Galena Route 66 Brick Campaign is also a wonderful way to recognize your church, business, fraternity / sorority, or school.
Personalized brick pavers will be prominently displayed in a highly-trafficked area of the City’s Route 66 sidewalks to leave a lasting impression on the City and its residents for years to come.
Leave a Lasting Impression
Leave your mark on the City of Galena’s Route 66 by purchasing a customized brick paver as part of the Galena Route 66 Brick Campaign:
(For the small brick section) 4×8 – $50.00
• 18 characters per line recommended, 3 lines
(For the large brick section) 8×8 – $100.00
• 18 characters per line recommended, 6 lines
Add a Logo – $15.00 (example: Route 66, bulldog, military branch, etc.)
Donor Certificates – $10.00
Souvenir Bricks 1×5 – $25.00
Souvenir Bricks 3×3 – $30.00
For additional information please contact the City of Galena at 620-783-5265 ext 6.
Samantha Snell #207 Recognized during Graduation of the 274th Basic Class at KLETC
Officer Samantha Snell of the Galena Police Department was recognized by KLETC Executive Director Darin Beck and awarded a KLETC Certificate of Commendation for her actions in the performance of her duties. Officer Snell, along with Officer Grant of the Galena Police Department, risked their lives on January 18th, 2021, in an attempt to save victims of a fiery two-vehicle head-on crash.
Galena Police Department to conduct Enforcement Campaign near High Schools
Beginning February 22 through March 5, 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 & Part Time
SALARY: Depending of 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 will be 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.
Main Street Project Inspection
On Tuesday January 12, 2020, Anderson Engineering will be Inspecting the Sidewalk Project along Main Street from Front Street to 7th Street. They will also be inspecting 7th Street from Joplin Street to Elm Street. This is a Quality and Warranty inspection to try to identify Construction issues which may exist. If you must park along Main Street on Tuesday; Please park and leave enough space so the Inspectors can have a clear view of all Sidewalks and Curbs. There will also be a Drone flying in the area to document the findings.
Taking Down DUI (New Year)
Beginning December 26, and continuing through January 3rd, The Galena Police Department will join many other police agencies across the state, including the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office & Kansas Highway Patrol, in the Taking Down DUI traffic enforcement campaign, sponsored by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT).
The winter holidays are upon us, but this winter holiday is different. We are in the middle of a COVID pandemic. While we are all aware of the effects COVID has had on us, it has had a dramatic and devastating effect on our roads as well.
Marijuana, opioid, and alcohol use have increased substantially in general during the pandemic, but also with motor vehicle drivers. These impairing substances now identified in nearly 25% of serious and fatal crashes. Remember, these crashes do not just affect the impaired driver- these crashes involve others that share the vehicle and road with us –passengers, other motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Impaired driving crashes are completely preventable.
According to KDOT, in comparison with other holidays, the New Year’s Holiday period outranks most of the other holidays in number of crashes in which at least one of the drivers is impaired by alcohol and/or other drugs. Your choice to drive or to take other safe transportation rests solely with you.
A DUI will change your life forever. A DUI arrest and conviction results in jail time, the suspension or permanent revocation of driver’s license, thousands of dollars for fines, bail, court costs, attorney fees and increased insurance costs.
“If you plan on using an impairing substance over the holiday season; Line up a ride with a sober acquaintance or other safe transportation BEFORE you go out. On the drive to zero, you are in the driver’s seat.”
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Up to $5000 in rental assistance available per tenant household
Dear Partners and Friends,
Home has never been more important. Our homes have always provided shelter, but in the midst of the COVID pandemic, home has become so much more. Home is where we receive our health care, educate our children, conduct business, and connect virtually for worship services, community meetings, and social gatherings.
The economic impact of the pandemic has left many Kansans unemployed or underemployed, uncertain how they will pay rent. While moratoriums provide temporary protection from eviction, rent continues to accrue each month, leaving tenants unsure how they will pay arrears, and leaving landlords without monthly income to pay bills and manage maintenance and upkeep.
Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) has worked closely with the Kelly administration, the Office of Recovery, and the Department of Children and Families to create the Kansas Eviction Prevention Program (KEPP) .
KEPP is designed to decrease evictions and increase housing stability by assisting landlords and tenants experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID pandemic.
Through the KEPP program, landlords and tenants apply for up to $5000 per household to pay delinquent rental payments dating as far back as April 1, 2020. Payments will be made directly to the landlord, who must agree not to evict the household for nonpayment of rent or to charge late fees for the months KEPP assistance is received.
The KEPP program is funded through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act. Program funds are limited and only available for a short time, and applications will be processed in the order received. Submit your application as soon as possible to increase your likelihood of receiving assistance.
Ready to learn more and apply? Visit the KEPP web page to get started: Kansas Eviction Prevention Program
Please reach out to your contacts, colleagues, and community members who may benefit from this assistance and encourage them to apply.
We appreciate your partnership as we work to preserve home and support Kansans in need.
Questions? Please contact KEPP@kshousingcorp.org. |
Kansas Housing Resources Corporation | 611 S Kansas Ave., Suite 300 | Topeka, KS 66603