🎆 Mark your calendars, Lakin! 🎆 The City of Lakin’s Fourth of July Fireworks Display is coming soon—and you won’t want to miss it! ✨ 📅 Friday, July 4 🕙 Boom Time: 10 PM 📍 LRC North Complex – 1639 KS-25 Bring your lawn chairs, your crew, and your best “oohs” and “aahs” for a night of sparkling celebration under the stars! 🌟🎇 #LakinKS #4thOfJuly2025 #FireworksShow #BoomTime #CommunityCelebration
2 days ago, Kaiya Harmon
A festive Fourth of July flyer with a black background filled with colorful fireworks and small stars. The text in the center reads: “City of Lakin’s Fourth of July Display.” Below, it says, “Boom time is 10 PM—bring your lawn chairs and your ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’!” Two small American flags and more fireworks decorate the bottom. The event location is listed as: “LRC North Complex, 1639 KS-25, Lakin, KS 67860.” The overall design features red, white, and blue colors with a patriotic and celebratory theme.
🌻🌾 Summer solstice is here! 🌾🌻 From wildflowers to wide-open skies, Lakin’s natural beauty shines brightest this time of year. Take a moment today to enjoy the outdoors and appreciate where we live. #CityOfLakin #FirstDayOfSummer #NatureLovers
2 days ago, Kaiya Harmon
First Day of Summer
🎉 Pickleball Courts Are OPEN at Osborn Park! 🏓✨ We’re excited to announce that the new pickleball courts are completed and open to the public! Grab your paddle and come enjoy one of Lakin’s newest community gems. A huge shoutout to the Lakin Community Empowerment Group for their incredible work in making this project a reality. Official grand opening/dedication will take place soon, as well as donor sign installation — stay tuned! Let’s show our community pride by keeping the courts clean, respecting the space, and making it a fun, welcoming place for everyone to enjoy. 💙 Come play, stay active, and help take care of this awesome new addition to our town! #LakinPride #CommunityBuilt
3 days ago, Kaiya Harmon
A colorful announcement poster featuring the grand opening of pickleball courts at Osborn Park. The poster includes photos of people playing pickleball, a close-up of paddles and balls, and a wide shot of the newly completed courts. Text reads: “Pickleball Courts Are Open! We’re excited to announce that the new pickleball courts are completed and open to the public… Official grand opening/dedication will take place soon, as well as donor sign installation — stay tuned! Let’s show our community pride by keeping the courts clean, respecting the space, and making it a fun, welcoming place for everyone to enjoy.
📍 NOTICE The 1st Official City Zoning Commission Meeting will be held on: 🗓 Wednesday, June 25, 2025 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Lakin Admin Center 121 N Main St, Lakin, KS 67860 This meeting is open to the public. All are welcome to attend.
3 days ago, Kaiya Harmon
Graphic announcement for the 1st Official City Zoning Commission Meeting on June 25, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Lakin Admin Center, 121 N Main St, Lakin, KS 67860. Includes a colorful zoning map and a label stating "Open to Public!"
🚨 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭: 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 🚨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 is looking for a dedicated and compassionate daycare provider to join our amazing team. If you love working with children and are passionate about fostering a positive and nurturing environment, we want to hear from you! 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! 📍 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 at our office, or 🌐 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞 from our website. Submit your completed application and resume to the Lakin Administrative Center for consideration. 🌟 Let’s work together to shape a brighter future for our children! 🌟 #Hiring #CityBuilders #DaycareProvider #JoinOurTeam #ChildcareJobs #CityofLakin
3 days ago, Kaiya Harmon
We are Hiring Childcare Provider
🎉❤️💛💚 Happy Juneteenth from the City of Lakin 💚💛❤️🎉 Today, we commemorate June 19, 1865—the day the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, resilience, and progress, and a time to reflect on our shared history and commitment to a more just future. As a community, we honor this important day and stand together in unity, respect, and hope. #Juneteenth #CityOfLakin #FreedomDay #UnityInCommunity #BlackHistoryMatters
3 days ago, Kaiya Harmon
Juneteenth
Loucks Golf course will be closed all day Saturday for a tournament.
4 days ago, Keri Hansen
Due to low temperatures and the threat of severe weather we will have 12-1 lap swim and 1-5 open swim indoors today.
5 days ago, Keri Hansen
We are watching the weather closely. Due to low temperatures and the threat of severe weather we will offer 12-1 lap swim and 1-5 open swim indoors today
🌊💦 Make a splash this summer! 💦🌊 🏊‍♂️ Swimming Lessons at the Lakin Swimming Pool 👉 Cost: $30 per child 👉 Registration opens June 14th 👉 Session Dates: June 23-26 (Monday - Thursday) 👉 Time: 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM 📍 Register in person at: 111 W Russell Rd, Lakin, KS 67860 📞 Questions? Call us at 620-355-6621 Don’t miss out on this fun and affordable way to build swimming skills and confidence! 🏖️☀️
6 days ago, Kaiya Harmon
Swim Lessons
⚡ Exciting News for Lakin Businesses! ⚡ The City of Lakin is rolling out a grant-funded opportunity to bring an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station to our community — and your business could be the host! Here’s why this is a powerful opportunity: ✅ 57% of EV drivers say they choose businesses based on charging availability ✅ Highway 50 brings steady traffic from Kansas City, Wichita, and Denver ✅ Travelers often shop or dine while charging, boosting sales and visibility ✅ Stand out as a modern, eco-conscious destination 📍Interested? Applications are due June 2025 and will be reviewed shortly after. The selected business will be announced the second week of July 2025. 📩 Return applications to Travis Lovelady or Kaiya Maas at the Lakin Administrative Office 📞 Questions? Call 620-355-6252 📍 121 N. Main St, Lakin, KS Let’s work together to make Lakin a smarter stop for EV travelers! 🔌🚗 #CityOfLakin #EVChargingStation #GreenBusinessOpportunity #LakinKS #Highway50Traffic #DriveElectric #SustainableLakin
6 days ago, Kaiya Harmon
Ev Charger Apply today!
🍑 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 & 𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐉𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬!🍑 The 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝟒-𝐇 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 is holding their 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫! Don’t miss your chance to order sweet, farm-fresh peaches: 📦 9 lb box – $43 (18–23 peaches) 📦 18 lb box – $63 (36–44 peaches) 🗓 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 📞 Contact any of the members listed on the flyer to place your order! Every box supports the Chantilly 4-H youth and their amazing projects—thank you for your support! 💚
6 days ago, Kaiya Harmon
Flyer for the Chantilly 4-H Club Colorado Peach Sales Fundraiser. Features a drawing of a peach and lists prices: 9-pound box for $43 (18–23 peaches) and 18-pound box for $63 (36–44 peaches). Orders due by July 20th. Contact information for multiple individuals is provided to place an order.
🎉𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬!🎉 Help us spark creativity, curiosity, and imagination in our little builders! 🧸🧱✨ We're currently looking for 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 & 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬-𝐮𝐩 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 to expand our play spaces. Some great ideas include: 🔹 Building blocks, puzzles, sensory bins 🔹 Ride-on toys, balls, tunnels, water tables 🔹 Pretend play items like play food, dishes, and kid-sized tools 🔹 Real-world dress-up clothes like hats, aprons, uniforms (chefs, doctors, construction, etc.), purses, sunglasses, and more! These items help our kids learn through play, pretend, and hands-on fun—something we treasure every single day at City Builders. 💛 📞 To donate, contact 𝐊𝐚𝐢𝐲𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝟔𝟐𝟎-𝟑𝟓𝟓-𝟔𝟐𝟓𝟐 𝐨𝐫 𝐤𝐚𝐢𝐲𝐚@𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐬.𝐨𝐫𝐠 to arrange pick-up or drop-off. 𝑇ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑓𝑜𝑟 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑠 𝑏𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑑 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑠, 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑚𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑡 𝑎 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒! 🌈🖐️ #CityBuilders #ToyDonation #PlayToLearn #SupportEarlyLearning #CommunityStrong #LakinKS
6 days ago, Kaiya Harmon
City Builders is accepting donations
🚨 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 🚨 The 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻 is looking for a skilled and motivated individual to join our 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! If you’re ready to make a difference in our community and play a vital role in maintaining our city, we’d love to hear from you! 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! 📍 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 at the 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫, or 🌐 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞 from our website. Submit your completed application and resume to the Administrative Center for consideration. Let’s work together to keep Lakin thriving! #Hiring #LakinJobs #PublicWorks #JoinOurTeam #CityOfLakin
6 days ago, Kaiya Harmon
We Are Hiring PublicWorks Dept
Swim lessons
7 days ago, Keri Hansen
swim lessons
We will be offering group swim lessons the 23rd-26th. The time is 6:00-6:45. Please pick up a form at the Lakin Pool
8 days ago, Keri Hansen
Happy Flag Day from the City of Lakin! Today we celebrate the adoption of the American flag in 1777—a lasting symbol of our freedom, unity, and the values that bind us together as a nation. Here in Lakin, we honor the Stars and Stripes with pride. It's the perfect day to reflect, to teach our kids about what the flag represents, and to share in the tradition that connects generations. ❤️ Red stands for valor ⚪ White symbolizes purity and innocence 💙 Blue represents justice and perseverance Let’s celebrate our shared pride by flying our flags high and teaching the next generation what it truly means to be American. 📸 Snap a picture of your family’s flag display or your favorite flag in town and tag us—we’d love to see Lakin’s patriotic spirit in action! #FlagDay #CityOfLakin #StarsAndStripes #RedWhiteAndBlue #LakinProud
8 days ago, Kaiya Harmon
Happy Flag Day!
There will be no night swim this evening June 13th. Closed for a private party!!!
9 days ago, Keri Hansen
⚡ Exciting News for Lakin Businesses! ⚡ The City of Lakin is rolling out a grant-funded opportunity to bring an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station to our community — and your business could be the host! Here’s why this is a powerful opportunity: ✅ 57% of EV drivers say they choose businesses based on charging availability ✅ Highway 50 brings steady traffic from Kansas City, Wichita, and Denver ✅ Travelers often shop or dine while charging, boosting sales and visibility ✅ Stand out as a modern, eco-conscious destination 📍Interested? Applications are due June 2025 and will be reviewed shortly after. The selected business will be announced the second week of July 2025. 📩 Return applications to Travis Lovelady or Kaiya Maas at the Lakin Administrative Office 📞 Questions? Call 620-355-6252 📍 121 N. Main St, Lakin, KS Let’s work together to make Lakin a smarter stop for EV travelers! 🔌🚗 #CityOfLakin #EVChargingStation #GreenBusinessOpportunity #LakinKS #Highway50Traffic #DriveElectric #SustainableLakin
13 days ago, Kaiya Harmon
Ev Charger Apply today!
🎉 LAKIN — Let’s Celebrate 75 Years! 🎉 Pioneer Communications is turning 75 and throwing a Party in the Park to celebrate YOU — the amazing communities who’ve supported them every step of the way! 🙌 🗓 June 12, 2025 ⏰ 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 McVey Park, Lakin, KS 🎈 FREE Food from local food trucks (first come, first served!) 🎯 Games, giveaways, & family fun 💙 A celebration of community and connection 🪑 Don’t forget your lawn chair! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors — it’s Pioneer’s way of saying THANK YOU for 75 incredible years. 🎉 Click “Going” and come party with us — we can’t wait to celebrate with you! #PartyInThePark #LakinKS #Pioneer75 #CommunityCelebration
13 days ago, Kaiya Harmon
Pioneer Communications 75th Anniversary Celebration
🚨 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 🚨 The 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻 is looking for a skilled and motivated individual to join our 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! If you’re ready to make a difference in our community and play a vital role in maintaining our city, we’d love to hear from you! 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! 📍 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 at the 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫, or 🌐 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞 from our website. Submit your completed application and resume to the Administrative Center for consideration. Let’s work together to keep Lakin thriving! #Hiring #LakinJobs #PublicWorks #JoinOurTeam #CityOfLakin
13 days ago, Kaiya Harmon
We Are Hiring PublicWorks Dept