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Trash Pick Up Delay

Update as of 8:45 am. Trash Routes are postponed for today. We will resume Mondays trash route on Wednesday. We will keep everyone updated on dates for trash service pick up. Thank you for your patience.
Due to the extreme cold temperatures there will be a delay in trash pick up. We will be starting today, Tuesday January 16th with Mondays route. Tuesdays and Wednesdays route will be picked up on Wednesday, January 17th. Stay safe everyone.

Closed Monday January 15th

City offices will be closed Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Mondays solid waste routes will run on Tuesday January 16th. For utility emergencies please call 620-783-5065.
City Council meeting will be Tuesday January 16th at 6:00pm.

New Years Hours

The City offices will be closed in observance of the New Year on January 1st and January 2nd. City Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 3rd at 6:00 pm. Solid Waste routes for the 1st and 2nd will run on the 3rd. For utility emergencies during this time please contact the Galena Police Department at 620-783-5065.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from all of us at the City of Galena! We wish you a happy, safe, and enjoyable holiday with friends and loved ones.

Setup your Online Utility Account Today!

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/

Thanksgiving Safe Arrival

This Thanksgiving Holiday, make sure to buckle up, Kansans. If you don’t make occupant protection a habit now start a new tradition!

Beginning Saturday, November 18th through Sunday, Nov 26th, 2023 The Galena Police Department will join many other law enforcement agencies across the state, including the Kansas Highway Patrol, in the Kansas *THANKGIVING SAFE ARRIVAL traffic enforcement campaign. Although all Kansas Traffic Laws will be enforced, this extra provision will be actively enforcing our occupant protection laws.

The Galena Police Department will also provide education that serves as a reminder that BUCKLING UP SAVES LIVES.

Don’t be a turkey, buckle up, every trip, every time. Your friends and family are counting on you.

In observance of Veteran’s Day

Our offices will be Closed Friday November 10th, 2023 in observance of Veteran’s Day.

Friday’s Solid Waste (Trash) route will be collected on Monday, November 13th, 2023. Monday’s Solid Waste (Trash) route will run normally.