🍂 CITY-WIDE FALL CLEAN UP! 🍂
It’s almost time for our Fall Clean Up! The City of Lakin will be conducting city-wide clean up October 5th–9th, 2026.
As you’re cleaning out garages, yards, sheds, and everything else that seems to pile up, please help our crews by following a few guidelines:
🍁 Place items in the alley behind your house
🍁 Do NOT place items by dumpsters, behind your neighbor’s home, or around gas meters
🍁 Items MUST be separated into the following groups:
• Tree limbs/branches
• Lumber & furniture
• Metal
• Plastics
• Appliances
🚫 TIRES WILL NOT BE PICKED UP.
The City of Lakin does not collect tires during Fall Clean Up. However, tires can be taken directly to the Kearny County Landfill for disposal. Fees apply depending on the type and size of the tire.
This clean up service is provided to Lakin residents twice each year, and we appreciate everyone doing their part to make the process as smooth as possible for our crews.
Thank you for helping us keep Lakin clean! 🍂🤎
📞 620-355-6252
🌐 lakinkansas.org
It’s almost time for our Fall Clean Up! The City of Lakin will be conducting city-wide clean up October 5th–9th, 2026.
As you’re cleaning out garages, yards, sheds, and everything else that seems to pile up, please help our crews by following a few guidelines:
🍁 Place items in the alley behind your house
🍁 Do NOT place items by dumpsters, behind your neighbor’s home, or around gas meters
🍁 Items MUST be separated into the following groups:
• Tree limbs/branches
• Lumber & furniture
• Metal
• Plastics
• Appliances
🚫 TIRES WILL NOT BE PICKED UP.
The City of Lakin does not collect tires during Fall Clean Up. However, tires can be taken directly to the Kearny County Landfill for disposal. Fees apply depending on the type and size of the tire.
This clean up service is provided to Lakin residents twice each year, and we appreciate everyone doing their part to make the process as smooth as possible for our crews.
Thank you for helping us keep Lakin clean! 🍂🤎
📞 620-355-6252
🌐 lakinkansas.org
📣 COURTESY SHARE | Our Community, Our Future
Lakin residents, your voice matters! 💙
Join the “Our Community, Our Future” Community Forum tomorrow, Thursday, September 10th from 5:30–7:30 PM at the Veteran’s Memorial Building.
This is an opportunity for our community to come together and have meaningful conversations about the challenges affecting Lakin and what we would like to see for our community’s future.
💰 There’s also $10,000 on the table for Lakin! Western Kansas Community Foundation is offering a $10,000 grant to fund a project addressing a need identified through the community survey and forum discussions.
🍽️ A free meal will be provided. Please RSVP to attend!
Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/261876305121150
Bring your family, a friend, or a neighbor and come be part of the conversation. Let’s help shape the future of Lakin together! 💚💙
Lakin residents, your voice matters! 💙
Join the “Our Community, Our Future” Community Forum tomorrow, Thursday, September 10th from 5:30–7:30 PM at the Veteran’s Memorial Building.
This is an opportunity for our community to come together and have meaningful conversations about the challenges affecting Lakin and what we would like to see for our community’s future.
💰 There’s also $10,000 on the table for Lakin! Western Kansas Community Foundation is offering a $10,000 grant to fund a project addressing a need identified through the community survey and forum discussions.
🍽️ A free meal will be provided. Please RSVP to attend!
Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/261876305121150
Bring your family, a friend, or a neighbor and come be part of the conversation. Let’s help shape the future of Lakin together! 💚💙
🍂🎃 COURTESY SHARE | Lakin Fall Festival 🎃🍂
Mark your calendars for the Lakin Fall Festival on Saturday, October 3rd!
Head downtown to Main Street & Waterman Ave. from 5:00–10:00 PM for an evening of family-friendly fun, including food trucks, handcrafted goods, local vendors, bouncy houses, face painting, tractor rides, and more!
🛍️ Vendors are still being accepted, and volunteers are needed!
For vendor information or to volunteer, contact Johnny at 620-668-0898.
Come out, support local, and enjoy a fun fall evening right here in Lakin! 🍁🧡
Mark your calendars for the Lakin Fall Festival on Saturday, October 3rd!
Head downtown to Main Street & Waterman Ave. from 5:00–10:00 PM for an evening of family-friendly fun, including food trucks, handcrafted goods, local vendors, bouncy houses, face painting, tractor rides, and more!
🛍️ Vendors are still being accepted, and volunteers are needed!
For vendor information or to volunteer, contact Johnny at 620-668-0898.
Come out, support local, and enjoy a fun fall evening right here in Lakin! 🍁🧡
📢 Early Closure Notice
The City of Lakin offices will be closing at 1:00 PM this Friday, September 11th so our employees can come together for our annual Employee Appreciation Banquet! 🤍
We are incredibly thankful for the hardworking employees who help keep our city running each and every day, and we’re excited to take a little time to celebrate them!
Please plan accordingly for any City business you may need to take care of Friday afternoon.
Thank you for your understanding, and an even bigger THANK YOU to our amazing City of Lakin employees!
The City of Lakin offices will be closing at 1:00 PM this Friday, September 11th so our employees can come together for our annual Employee Appreciation Banquet! 🤍
We are incredibly thankful for the hardworking employees who help keep our city running each and every day, and we’re excited to take a little time to celebrate them!
Please plan accordingly for any City business you may need to take care of Friday afternoon.
Thank you for your understanding, and an even bigger THANK YOU to our amazing City of Lakin employees!
The pool will not open today. Have a great Labor Day.
LABOR DAY CLOSURE
City of Lakin offices will be CLOSED Monday, September 7th, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.
Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, September 8th.
🕖 Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
📞 620-355-6252
⚖️ MUNICIPAL COURT NOTICE:
Due to the holiday closure, Municipal Court will be held on Tuesday, September 8th at 3:30 PM.
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day!
City of Lakin offices will be CLOSED Monday, September 7th, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.
Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, September 8th.
🕖 Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
📞 620-355-6252
⚖️ MUNICIPAL COURT NOTICE:
Due to the holiday closure, Municipal Court will be held on Tuesday, September 8th at 3:30 PM.
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day!
LABOR DAY CLOSURE
City of Lakin offices will be CLOSED Monday, September 7th, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.
Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, September 8th.
🕖 Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
📞 620-355-6252
⚖️ MUNICIPAL COURT NOTICE:
Due to the holiday closure, Municipal Court will be held on Tuesday, September 8th at 3:30 PM.
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day!
City of Lakin offices will be CLOSED Monday, September 7th, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.
Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, September 8th.
🕖 Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
📞 620-355-6252
⚖️ MUNICIPAL COURT NOTICE:
Due to the holiday closure, Municipal Court will be held on Tuesday, September 8th at 3:30 PM.
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day!
💧 WATER SERVICE RESTORED! 💧
Good news! Water service has been restored following the water main break on Ingalls Street. Normal water flow should now be resumed in the affected area.
A huge thank you to our City crew for working late tonight to get the break repaired and water back on! 👏💙
And thank you to everyone affected for your patience and understanding while they got the job done. We appreciate you! 💧🛠️
🚨 WATER MAIN BREAK – INGALLS STREET 🚨
The City of Lakin is currently working on a water main break on Ingalls Street. Residents in the affected area may experience limited water flow to no water until repairs are complete.
Our crews are working to get the issue repaired and normal water service restored as quickly as possible.
We appreciate your patience and understanding while the work is being completed. We will provide updates as they become available. 💧🛠️
IT’S OFFICIAL! 🎉🙌
As of 9:15 PM tonight, Friday, August 28, 2026, Main Street is officially OPEN! 🚗🧡
After weeks of construction, detours, cones, and a whole lot of patience from our community, the Main Street road construction project is COMPLETE! ✅
A huge thank you to our residents, businesses, crews, and everyone who worked with us and remained patient throughout this project. We know construction isn’t always easy, but we’re excited to finally say…
WELCOME BACK TO MAIN STREET, LAKIN! 🧡🎉
#CityOfLakin #MainStreet #RoadConstruction #LakinKS #MainStreetIsOpen
Help Shape Lakin’s Future!
The Western Kansas Community Foundation is hosting an “Our Community, Our Future” Forum right here in Lakin, and community members are invited to attend!
📅 Thursday, September 10th
⏰ 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Veterans Memorial Building | 207 N. Main
Come enjoy a free meal while taking part in meaningful conversations about our community, its future, and what matters to the people who call Lakin home.
This is a great opportunity to share your ideas, offer input, and make your voice heard as we look toward the future of our community.
Please scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP.
The Western Kansas Community Foundation is hosting an “Our Community, Our Future” Forum right here in Lakin, and community members are invited to attend!
📅 Thursday, September 10th
⏰ 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Veterans Memorial Building | 207 N. Main
Come enjoy a free meal while taking part in meaningful conversations about our community, its future, and what matters to the people who call Lakin home.
This is a great opportunity to share your ideas, offer input, and make your voice heard as we look toward the future of our community.
Please scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP.
📢 Door-to-Door License Update!
The City of Lakin would like to let residents know that Aisyn Vasquez, Joel Serrano, and Brandon Serrano have checked in with City Hall and received the all clear for their door-to-door sales licenses. ✅
They are representing Vivint Smart Home & Security and are licensed to conduct door-to-door business within the City of Lakin from August 24 through August 29, 2026. 🏡
As always, the City requires door-to-door sales representatives to obtain the proper licensing before conducting business within Lakin. If you ever have questions about whether someone has been approved, please feel free to contact City Hall at 620-355-6252.
Please help us welcome Aisyn, Joel, and Brandon to Lakin! 👋
#CityOfLakin #LakinKS #CommunityUpdate #VivintSmartHome&Security
📚 THE BOOK GUY IS IN LAKIN! 📚
Lakin residents may see a new face going door to door over the next few days! 👋
Meet Arnas, a college student from Lithuania who is spending his summer in the United States completing an internship with Southwestern Advantage. Arnas stopped by City Hall today to check in with us and has received the all clear to conduct door-to-door sales within the City of Lakin.
During his time in our community, Arnas will be visiting with families about educational books, apps, study guides, and learning resources for children ranging from babies and preschoolers all the way through high school students preparing for AP classes, the SAT, and ACT.
A few things to know:
📖 He is selling educational products through Southwestern Advantage as part of his summer internship.
🏫 He does not represent or have an affiliation with USD 215 or any other local school district.
🚪 He will be going door to door and may stop by your home to introduce himself and explain the educational resources he offers.
🌎 This is Arnas’ first summer working in Kansas, and he says he has heard great things about Lakin while working in neighboring communities!
If you see Arnas around town, feel free to give him a friendly Lakin welcome! 👋
Please share to help spread the word so friends, family, and neighbors know who our newest visitor is when he shows up on their front porch! 📚🏡
Wow it's hot out!!! Men's night is canceled due to extreme heat!!!
August is a busy month!!! We are going to pause water aerobics till September!! So rest up and we will see you in September.
We are closing the pool due to lightning. No night swim
School starts next week!!! The pool will be going in to off season hours on Monday August 10th. The hours will be
11am-1pm lap swim
4pm-6pm open swim Monday-Friday
1-5 open swim on Saturday
Closed Sunday
The pool will close at 5 today due to the cooler temperatures!!!
Lap swim will open at 11:30 today!!
🚨 𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐔𝐃 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 🚨
The City of Lakin has been made aware of a scam targeting local utility customers.
A local business recently received a phone call from a 1-800 number claiming their electricity was going to be disconnected due to nonpayment. The caller stated they could avoid disconnection by calling another phone number to make a payment.
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧.
Please remember:
⚠️ 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 (𝟔𝟐𝟎) 𝟑𝟓𝟓-𝟔𝟐𝟓𝟐.
⚠️ Utility shutoffs occur on the 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡.
⚠️ Around that time, customers on the shutoff list may receive 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 reminding them they need to make payment arrangements to avoid service disconnection.
If you receive a suspicious call regarding your utility bill, 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Instead, hang up and call the City of Lakin directly at (𝟔𝟐𝟎) 𝟑𝟓𝟓-𝟔𝟐𝟓𝟐 to verify your account status.
If you ever have questions about your utility bill or are unsure whether a call is legitimate, please don't hesitate to contact our office. We're happy to help.
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post to protect others in our community.
The City of Lakin has been made aware of a scam targeting local utility customers.
A local business recently received a phone call from a 1-800 number claiming their electricity was going to be disconnected due to nonpayment. The caller stated they could avoid disconnection by calling another phone number to make a payment.
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧.
Please remember:
⚠️ 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 (𝟔𝟐𝟎) 𝟑𝟓𝟓-𝟔𝟐𝟓𝟐.
⚠️ Utility shutoffs occur on the 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡.
⚠️ Around that time, customers on the shutoff list may receive 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 reminding them they need to make payment arrangements to avoid service disconnection.
If you receive a suspicious call regarding your utility bill, 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Instead, hang up and call the City of Lakin directly at (𝟔𝟐𝟎) 𝟑𝟓𝟓-𝟔𝟐𝟓𝟐 to verify your account status.
If you ever have questions about your utility bill or are unsure whether a call is legitimate, please don't hesitate to contact our office. We're happy to help.
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post to protect others in our community.
