City Wide Garage Sale has been set for October 24th. Get your $5.00 permits at City Hall Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm.
There will be roll off dumpsters available October 26th through October 30th for Galena Residents Only behind City Hall for all trash items that will not fit in your regular trash service. Public Works Department will not be picking up items left at the curb. No paint, tires, or chemicals.
The City of Galena is accepting sealed bids for a
2010 Ford Crown Victoria
Mileage: 163316
VIN: 2FABP7BV2AX125628
This vehicle is parked at the Galena Police Department at 210 Turner Drive in Galena. If you would like to look at it before bidding. (620) 783-1900.
The bids must be sealed in an envelope and turned into the City Clerk’s office no later than 4:00 PM Friday September 18, 2020. Bids will be opened at the City Council Meeting held on September 21, 2020.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Galena Christmas Parade will be this Saturday, December 7th, at 4:00 PM. Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at City Hall will follow the parade. Everyone is welcome to come visit Whoville during the ceremony. Bring your cameras and take Max for a spin.
