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City of Liberal, Kansas Liberal, KS is at the crossroads of U.S. Highways 54 and 83 in southwest Kansas. Our community is a great place to live, work and play.

Liberal, KS... a crossroads of commerce on two highways and main line rail with daily flights to and from Denver. Opportunities for entertainment and community involvement abound. Liberal is the official home of Dorothy. Attractions like Dorothy's House, the Land of Oz, Mid-America Air Museum, Adventure Bay Family Water Park and more. Annual events include International Pancake Day and Ozfest. Find more tourism information at VisitLiberal.com. Liberal serves as a retail and employment hub for rural residents from five states: Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado and New Mexico. Agriculture and energy are the largest industries in the region. For economic development information, visit ChooseLiberal.com.

10/13/2026

Updated / Corrected:

Partial Road Closure
Tuesday, October 13

One lane of traffic will be temporarily blocked on 11th St between Kansas Avenue and Lincoln Avenue for approximately four hours while Water Department staff complete necessary repairs. Service will not be interrupted.

Please call 620-626-0138 with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Cierre parcial de la calle
Martes, 13 de Octubre

Un carril de la calle 11, entre la avenida Kansas y la avenida Lincoln, permanecerá temporalmente bloqueado durante aproximadamente cuatro horas mientras el personal del Departamento de Agua realiza las reparaciones necesarias. El servicio no se verá interrumpido.

Para cualquier pregunta o inquietud, llame al 620-626-0138. ¡Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión!

🥹 We love to see happy adoption stories!
10/08/2026

🥹 We love to see happy adoption stories!

🎉 YOU’RE NOT GOING TO BELIEVE THIS!! 🎉

We have some contractors here at the shelter doing some improvements for us, and guess what happened… one of them fell in love with Bacon! 🥹❤️

After spending 79 days with us, Bacon has FINALLY found his forever home! 🏡🐾

We couldn’t be happier for this sweet boy! Sometimes the perfect match happens when you least expect it. ❤️

We know Bacon is going to go live his absolute BEST life, and we can’t wait for all the updates and adventures from his new home!

Happy tails, Bacon! You finally got your happily ever after! 🐶❤️🎉

City Hall and multiple City departments will be closed on Monday, October 12th, 2026 for the Columbus Day holiday. CityB...
10/06/2026

City Hall and multiple City departments will be closed on Monday, October 12th, 2026 for the Columbus Day holiday.

CityBus will run a regular service schedule.

Green Poly Cart Schedule Changes:
Monday pickup on Tuesday
Tuesday pickup on Wednesday

3-Yard & Commercial trash pickup - no changes

10/06/2026

On Tuesday September 22, Mayor Jeff Parsons signed the Proclamation.
Throughout this week we will be posting different Fire Safety tips provided by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to remind everyone to "Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower"

El martes 22 de septiembre, el alcalde Jeff Parsons firmó la Proclamación de la .
A lo largo de esta semana estaremos publicando diferentes consejos de seguridad contra incendios proporcionados por la Asociación Nacional de Protección contra Incendios (NFPA), para recordarles a todos que se unan a “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower” — “¡Cárgate de seguridad contra incendios: cargar de manera segura es un superpoder!”

Calling all performers! 📣We're excited to announce our first ever Holiday Extravaganza show planned for Sunday, December...
10/03/2026

Calling all performers! 📣
We're excited to announce our first ever Holiday Extravaganza show planned for Sunday, December 13th. We're seeking local vocalists, pianists, and musicians to join our holiday show and celebrate the arts in our community.
Open auditions will take place from 2 - 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 7th at the Liberal Rec Center Dance Studio. Performers are encouraged to select holiday performance materials. Auditions are open to individuals, bands, and community musical groups.
📞 For more info, contact Nikki Frydendall at (620) 391-1007.

⛈️ Liberal is expecting excessive rainfall Tuesday through Thursday which may result in periods of localized flash flood...
09/28/2026

⛈️ Liberal is expecting excessive rainfall Tuesday through Thursday which may result in periods of localized flash flooding.
📲 Residents can register for Seward County Emergency Management’s hyper-reach notification system to receive emergency alert messages at: https://signup.hyper-reach.com/hyper_reach/sign_up_page_2/?id=85402

Following these simple safety tips can help you avoid catastrophe in a flood:
❌ Never drive around road barricades. Local responders use them to safely direct traffic out of flooded areas.
✅ Listen to EAS, NOAA Weather Radio or local alerting systems for current emergency information and instructions regarding flooding.
⚠️ Do not walk, swim or drive through flood waters. Turn Around. Don’t Drown!
‼️ Stay off bridges over fast-moving water. Fast-moving water can wash bridges away without warning.
🚗 Stay inside your car if it is trapped in rapidly moving water. Get on the roof if water is rising inside the car.

⛈️ Liberal espera lluvias intensas de martes a jueves, lo que podría causar inundaciones repentinas en algunas zonas.
📲 Para recibir mensajes de alerta de emergencia, los residentes pueden inscribirse en el sistema de notificación de emergencias del Condado de Seward en: https://signup.hyper-reach.com/hyper_reach/sign_up_page_2/?id=85402

Si sigues estos sencillos consejos de seguridad, podrás evitar una catástrofe en una inundación:
❌ Nunca rodee las barreras viales. Los equipos de emergencia locales las utilizan para desviar el tráfico de forma segura fuera de las zonas inundadas.
✅ Escuche el EAS, la radio meteorológica de la NOAA o los sistemas de alerta locales para obtener información de emergencia actualizada e instrucciones sobre las inundaciones.
⚠️ No camine, nade ni maneje por aguas de inundación. ¡Regrese, no se ahogue!
‼️ No utilice puentes que cruzan corrientes de agua rápidas. Estas corrientes pueden arrastrar los puentes sin previo aviso.
🚗 Permanezca dentro de su vehículo si este queda atrapado en aguas que fluyen rápidamente. Súbase al techo si el nivel del agua aumenta dentro del vehículo.

On Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items:The meeting opened with a spe...
09/27/2026

On Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items:

The meeting opened with a special proclamation recognizing October 4-10, 2026 as Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety,” and the Liberal Fire Department reminds residents to use safe charging practices when using electronic devices and lithium-ion batteries.

The Liberal Fire Department also presented special commendations to members of the Liberal Police Department for their coordinated and professional response to a residential structure fire on Westhaven Drive earlier this month.

Consent Agenda items (airport leases, Liberal Memorial Library advisory board minutes, and code enforcement monthly statistics) were approved by the Commission.

Commissioners voted to approve Resolution No. 2463, authorizing an application to the Kansas Tourism Department’s Attraction Development Grant program.

The Commission voted to adopt Ordinance No. 4659 allowing a special use permit for a building at 441 Industrial Avenue to be used as a religious place of worship.

Commissioners approved Resolution No. 2466, authorizing an application to the Kansas Department of Commerce’s Building Local Opportunity through Coordinated Kansas Investment (BLOCK) Grant program.

The Commission voted to approve the appointment of Ryan Martin to serve on the Liberal Metropolitan Planning Commission & Board of Zoning Appeals for a term ending January 2029.

Commissioners voted to approve an equipment purchase and service contract for the installation of smart signal upgrades and pedestrian safety technology at the following intersections: 11th Streetand Kansas Avenue, Pine Street and Kansas Avenue, and Pershing Avenue and Pancake Boulevard. The project will use $137,896.00 in grant funds provided by the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Innovative Technology Grant.

The Commission voted to approve the transfer of $746,610.61 in funding received from Federal Green Energy Tax Credits from the Construction Fund to the General Fund.

The next regularly scheduled Liberal City Commission meeting will take place October 13th, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

We have received continued reports from community members that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are still...
09/24/2026

We have received continued reports from community members that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are still in our area. We are sharing updates with the best information we have in order to help our residents make the best personal decisions based on their life circumstances.
The Liberal Police Department is not involved in any of these immigration enforcement efforts. Our priority is to continue protecting the safety of all residents. The presence of officers at demonstrations is meant for the sole intention of allowing residents to express themselves freely in a safe manner.
This is a difficult time for many people in our community. We urge everyone to show compassion for one another.

Hemos recibido continuos informes de miembros de la comunidad que indican que los agentes del Servicio de Control de Inmigración y Aduanas de los Estados Unidos (ICE) todavía se encuentran en nuestra área. Estamos compartiendo las actualizaciones con la mejor información que tenemos a fin de ayudar a nuestros residentes a tomar las mejores decisiones personales basadas en sus circunstancias de vida.
El Departamento de Policía de Liberal no está involucrado en ninguno de estos esfuerzos de control migratorio. Nuestra prioridad es continuar protegiendo la seguridad de todos los residentes. La presencia de oficiales en las manifestaciones tiene la única intención de permitir que los residentes se expresen libremente de manera segura.
Este es un momento difícil para muchas personas en nuestra comunidad. Exhortamos a todos a mostrar compasión los unos por los otros.

The Cities of Dodge City, Garden City, and Liberal are aware of the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs E...
09/23/2026

The Cities of Dodge City, Garden City, and Liberal are aware of the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in our communities.

The local governing bodies and law enforcement agencies of Dodge City, Garden City, and Liberal were not notified in advance of the increased federal immigration enforcement activity taking place in our communities and became aware of the activity as the presence of federal agents became apparent to the public. Local officials do not have operational information regarding these federal enforcement activities and do not have authority or control over their operations. Officials from all three communities have been in contact with members of our legislative delegation to share concerns, seek additional information regarding the current situation, and request assistance in keeping our communities informed.

As local governing bodies, our priority is to ensure residents have access to accurate information while maintaining the safety and well-being of our communities. We recognize that the presence of federal immigration enforcement agents has created questions and concerns among residents throughout Southwest Kansas.

Local law enforcement agencies will continue to focus on their responsibility to protect public safety, maintain the peace, and respond to criminal activity. Local agencies recognize and respect the right of individuals to peacefully and lawfully express their concerns. Actions that threaten the safety of others, damage property, interfere with public safety, or otherwise violate the law will be addressed appropriately and consistently, regardless of who is involved.

The local governing bodies understand the concern and uncertainty this situation has created within our communities. Our communities are built on trust, communication, and transparency, and we believe those principles are especially important when the people we serve are affected.

Points of Contact:
City of Dodge City
Collin Clark
Public Information Officer
[email protected]
620-225-8100 Ext.6

City of Liberal
Keeley Young
Chief Communications Officer
[email protected]
620-626-2257

City of Garden City
Matt Allen
City Manager
[email protected]
620-276-1160


Las ciudades de Dodge City, Garden City y Liberal están al tanto del aumento en la presencia de agentes del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de los Estados Unidos (ICE) en nuestras comunidades.

Los gobiernos locales y las agencias de seguridad pública de Dodge City, Garden City y Liberal no fueron notificados con anticipación sobre el aumento en las actividades federales de control migratorio que se están llevando a cabo en nuestras comunidades. Tomamos conocimiento de estas actividades al mismo ritmo en que la presencia de los agentes federales se hizo evidente para el público. Los funcionarios locales no cuentan con información operativa sobre estas actividades federales de control migratorio y no tienen autoridad ni control sobre sus operaciones. Funcionarios de las tres comunidades han estado en contacto con miembros de nuestra delegación legislativa para expresar sus inquietudes, solicitar información adicional sobre la situación actual y pedir apoyo para mantener informadas a nuestras comunidades.

Como gobiernos locales, nuestra prioridad es garantizar que los residentes tengan acceso a información precisa, al mismo tiempo que se mantiene la seguridad y el bienestar de nuestras comunidades. Reconocemos que la presencia de agentes federales de control migratorio ha generado preguntas e inquietudes entre los residentes de todo el suroeste de Kansas.

Las agencias locales de seguridad pública continuarán enfocándose en su responsabilidad de proteger la seguridad pública, mantener el orden y responder a actividades delictivas. Las agencias locales reconocen y respetan el derecho de las personas a expresar sus inquietudes de manera pacífica y conforme a la ley. Las acciones que pongan en riesgo la seguridad de otras personas, dañen la propiedad, interfieran con la seguridad pública o de alguna otra manera infrinjan la ley serán atendidas de manera apropiada y consistente, independientemente de quién esté involucrado.

Los gobiernos locales comprenden la preocupación e incertidumbre que esta situación ha generado en nuestras comunidades. Nuestras comunidades se construyen sobre la confianza, la comunicación y la transparencia, y consideramos que estos principios son especialmente importantes cuando las personas a quienes servimos se ven afectadas.

Puntos de Contacto:
Ciudad de Dodge City
Collin Clark
Oficial de Información Pública
[email protected]
620-225-8100 Ext. 6

Ciudad de Liberal
Keeley Young
Directora de Comunicaciones
[email protected]
620-626-2257

Ciudad de Garden City
Matt Allen
Gerente de la Ciudad
[email protected]
620-276-1160

Address

Liberal, KS
67901

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 11:30am

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