Due to conflict in schedules the Lakin Swimming Pool will not open Saturday January 3rd
Happy New Year!
We are so excited for the New Year!!
Hours for the pool this week
Mon-Friday Lap Swim 11-1 and open swim 1-5
Aerobics Monday and Wednesday 6-7pm
NOTICE:: Please note that the City office will close early at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, for year-end processing. All City offices will be closed Thursday, January 1, 2026, and Friday, January 2, 2026, in observance of the New Year holiday.
AVISO: Tenga en cuenta que la oficina de la Ciudad cerrará temprano a las 10:00 a. m. el miércoles 31 de diciembre de 2025 para el procesamiento de fin de año. Todas las oficinas de la Ciudad permanecerán cerradas el jueves 1 de enero de 2026 y el viernes 2 de enero de 2026 en observancia del feriado de Año Nuevo.
AVISO: Tenga en cuenta que la oficina de la Ciudad cerrará temprano a las 10:00 a. m. el miércoles 31 de diciembre de 2025 para el procesamiento de fin de año. Todas las oficinas de la Ciudad permanecerán cerradas el jueves 1 de enero de 2026 y el viernes 2 de enero de 2026 en observancia del feriado de Año Nuevo.
🎄 Merry Christmas from the City of Lakin!
May the joy, hope, and peace of the season fill your hearts and homes.
🎄 ¡Feliz Navidad de parte de la Ciudad de Lakin! Que la alegría, la esperanza y la paz de esta temporada llenen sus corazones y sus hogares.
No aerobics this week! But next week aerobics will be Monday Wednesday and Thursday!! Start the New Year off with a bang!!!!
🎄 Holiday Hours – City of Lakin 🎄
In observance of the Christmas holiday, City of Lakin offices will close at noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and remain closed Thursday, December 25th and Friday, December 26th.
We wish everyone a safe, joyful, and Merry Christmas filled with warmth and cheer. 🎅✨Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to serving you in the new year!
🎁🎄✨
In observance of the Christmas holiday, City of Lakin offices will close at noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and remain closed Thursday, December 25th and Friday, December 26th.
We wish everyone a safe, joyful, and Merry Christmas filled with warmth and cheer. 🎅✨Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to serving you in the new year!
🎁🎄✨
🎄 Holiday Hours – City of Lakin 🎄
In observance of the Christmas holiday, City of Lakin offices will close at noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and remain closed Thursday, December 25th and Friday, December 26th.
We wish everyone a safe, joyful, and Merry Christmas filled with warmth and cheer. 🎅✨Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to serving you in the new year!
🎁🎄✨
In observance of the Christmas holiday, City of Lakin offices will close at noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and remain closed Thursday, December 25th and Friday, December 26th.
We wish everyone a safe, joyful, and Merry Christmas filled with warmth and cheer. 🎅✨Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to serving you in the new year!
🎁🎄✨
🎄✨ It’s time to light up Lakin! ✨🎄
The Christmas Lights Contest is officially ON — brought to you by the Shankle family & the City of Lakin!
🎅🏻 Judging: Sunday night 12/21 at dark
💰 Prizes:
🥇 1st Place – $250
🥈 2nd Place – $150
🥉 3rd Place – $100
✔️ No registration required
✔️ Just turn your lights ON if you want in!
Let’s see those festive displays and spread some Christmas cheer around town! 🎶🎄✨
The Christmas Lights Contest is officially ON — brought to you by the Shankle family & the City of Lakin!
🎅🏻 Judging: Sunday night 12/21 at dark
💰 Prizes:
🥇 1st Place – $250
🥈 2nd Place – $150
🥉 3rd Place – $100
✔️ No registration required
✔️ Just turn your lights ON if you want in!
Let’s see those festive displays and spread some Christmas cheer around town! 🎶🎄✨
📣 City of Lakin Zoning Commission – Vacancy Available
The City of Lakin is seeking a dedicated community member to serve on the Zoning Commission. If you’re interested in responsible development and helping guide the future growth of our city, we encourage you to apply!
What does the Zoning Commission do?
✔️ Reviews and recommends zoning changes
✔️ Helps determine how land is used for homes, businesses, and public spaces
✔️ Supports balanced growth and community needs
✔️ Works alongside city officials to uphold zoning regulations
Who can apply?
📍 Must be a resident of Lakin
🗓️ Available to attend monthly meetings
🏙️ Willing to contribute to city planning and development efforts
How to apply:
Submit a letter of intent in a sealed envelope to the Administrative Center.
📞 For more information, contact:
Nicole Bontrager, City Clerk
620-355-6252
✨ Your voice matters—be part of shaping Lakin’s future!
The City of Lakin is seeking a dedicated community member to serve on the Zoning Commission. If you’re interested in responsible development and helping guide the future growth of our city, we encourage you to apply!
What does the Zoning Commission do?
✔️ Reviews and recommends zoning changes
✔️ Helps determine how land is used for homes, businesses, and public spaces
✔️ Supports balanced growth and community needs
✔️ Works alongside city officials to uphold zoning regulations
Who can apply?
📍 Must be a resident of Lakin
🗓️ Available to attend monthly meetings
🏙️ Willing to contribute to city planning and development efforts
How to apply:
Submit a letter of intent in a sealed envelope to the Administrative Center.
📞 For more information, contact:
Nicole Bontrager, City Clerk
620-355-6252
✨ Your voice matters—be part of shaping Lakin’s future!
REMINDER:: Loucks Golf Course Announces Exciting Updates to Membership Options Beginning in 2026
The Loucks Golf Course in Lakin has announced changes to its membership plans and fees, effective January 1, 2026. The updates are designed to better serve families, students, and community members while keeping the course accessible and affordable for all.
Fresh Membership Options
• Family – $475 per year
Includes parents, children, and legal dependents under the age of 18 or who have not graduated high school but are currently enrolled in high school.
• Single – $375 per year
For individuals not falling into other membership categories.
• Youth/College – $100 per year
For youth under 18 or not graduated from high school but currently enrolled, or for individuals under 24 enrolled full-time in college or technical school (minimum 12 credit hours).
• Lakin/Deerfield HS Golf Member – $75 per year
For students who are members of the high school golf team in Lakin or Deerfield.
Annual course fees are valid from January 1 to December 31 and must be paid in full by April 1.
Anyone using the course prior to payment must pay applicable daily fees.
Other Fees
• Cart Storage
o 10-year contract: $250/year ($2,500 total)
o 5-year contract: $275/year ($1,375 total)
o Annual contract: $300
(All prices include trail fees; payment due by April 1.)
• Green Fees
o Weekday: $15 (9 holes), $20 (18 holes)
o Weekend: $20 (9 holes), $25 (18 holes)
o Holiday: $20 (9 holes), $25 (18 holes)
o After 6pm: $10 (9 holes), $15 (18 holes)
• Cart Rental
o 9 holes: $15
o 18 holes: $25
• Trail Fees
o Daily: $5
o Annual: $100
Commitment to Community Golf
These updates reflect the course’s ongoing commitment to providing quality facilities and opportunities for golfers of all ages. By supporting youth players, offering family-friendly memberships, and keeping green fees steady, Loucks Golf Course continues to be a welcoming destination for both casual and competitive play.
The Loucks Golf Course looks forward to another great season of golf, camaraderie, and community fun beginning in 2026.
📣 Important Notice from the City of Lakin
The City of Lakin wants to make residents aware that a notification will be arriving by mail regarding a recent reporting requirement for our Public Water System.
What happened?
The City of Lakin Public Water System did not upload a required customer notification—titled Notification of Known or Potential Service Line Containing Lead—to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) online portal by the July 1, 2025 deadline.
What does this mean for you?
The notification itself was distributed to all customers who may have been impacted. The issue is strictly related to reporting and monitoring requirements and does not affect the quality or safety of your drinking water.
Public water systems are required to notify customers when a known or potential lead service line is present and to upload proof of that notification to KDHE. While the notification was provided to customers as required, the upload to KDHE was not completed by the deadline, resulting in a monitoring violation.
Important to know:
-This violation is administrative only
-It does not mean there is lead in your drinking water
-It does not indicate a health emergency
-No action is required from customers at this time
What’s being done?
The City of Lakin submitted the required documentation to KDHE and is taking steps to ensure full compliance with all reporting procedures moving forward.
If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact:
Travis Lovelady
City Administrator
📞 620-355-6252
Thank you for your understanding and for being part of our community. 💙🌾
The City of Lakin wants to make residents aware that a notification will be arriving by mail regarding a recent reporting requirement for our Public Water System.
What happened?
The City of Lakin Public Water System did not upload a required customer notification—titled Notification of Known or Potential Service Line Containing Lead—to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) online portal by the July 1, 2025 deadline.
What does this mean for you?
The notification itself was distributed to all customers who may have been impacted. The issue is strictly related to reporting and monitoring requirements and does not affect the quality or safety of your drinking water.
Public water systems are required to notify customers when a known or potential lead service line is present and to upload proof of that notification to KDHE. While the notification was provided to customers as required, the upload to KDHE was not completed by the deadline, resulting in a monitoring violation.
Important to know:
-This violation is administrative only
-It does not mean there is lead in your drinking water
-It does not indicate a health emergency
-No action is required from customers at this time
What’s being done?
The City of Lakin submitted the required documentation to KDHE and is taking steps to ensure full compliance with all reporting procedures moving forward.
If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact:
Travis Lovelady
City Administrator
📞 620-355-6252
Thank you for your understanding and for being part of our community. 💙🌾
::Courtesy Post::
🎶 Join us for an evening of Christmas cheer!
Come sing Joy to the World and other beloved carols with the Lakin Mennonite Youth tonight at the Kearny County Fair Building. Music begins at 7:00 p.m., and snacks will be served afterward.
📣 It’s Official! Call, Text & Email Alerts Are LIVE!
The City of Lakin now offers real-time notifications sent directly to your phone or inbox. Stay informed about:
• Weather-related updates
• Power or water outages
• Trash route changes
• Street closures
• City events
• Important community announcements
You can choose call, text, email… or all three! 🙌
➡️ Sign up here: https://www.lakinkansas.org/page/call-text-email-signup
We’re excited to offer this new communication tool and keep our community even more connected. Thank you for being part of Lakin! 💙🌾
The City of Lakin now offers real-time notifications sent directly to your phone or inbox. Stay informed about:
• Weather-related updates
• Power or water outages
• Trash route changes
• Street closures
• City events
• Important community announcements
You can choose call, text, email… or all three! 🙌
➡️ Sign up here: https://www.lakinkansas.org/page/call-text-email-signup
We’re excited to offer this new communication tool and keep our community even more connected. Thank you for being part of Lakin! 💙🌾
❄️ December 1st in Lakin ❄️
We’ve made it to the last chapter of 2025. As we head into a month filled with celebration, reflection, and community spirit, we’re grateful for everyone who makes Lakin such a special place to call home.
We’ve made it to the last chapter of 2025. As we head into a month filled with celebration, reflection, and community spirit, we’re grateful for everyone who makes Lakin such a special place to call home.
The City of Lakin offices will be closed on November 27th & 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and wonderful holiday weekend with loved ones!
Regular business hours will resume on Monday. Thank you, Lakin! 🧡🍂🦃
Regular business hours will resume on Monday. Thank you, Lakin! 🧡🍂🦃
The pool will be open 4-6 today!!!
📢 Public Service Announcement
Due to saturated road conditions from the recent moisture and the adjusted holiday schedule, county solid waste routes will be collected at the start of next week. We appreciate your cooperation as our crews work safely.
The City of Lakin offices will be closed on November 27th & 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and wonderful holiday weekend with loved ones!
Regular business hours will resume on Monday. Thank you, Lakin! 🧡🍂🦃
📣 City of Lakin Announcement
The Lakin City Council will hold a workshop this evening at 6:00 PM at the Administrative Center to discuss the City’s electrical provider.
This is an open meeting, and community members are welcome to attend and listen.
Please note: Public comment will not be taken during this workshop.
Thank you for staying informed and engaged with your city.
