News

Council Meeting Rescheduled

Due to the lack of a quorum, the council meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 13th has been rescheduled to Monday, March 17th @7:15. It will be held at City Hall.

Posted

Trash Service

Due to circumstances beyond their control – Republic Services will NOT pick up in New Strawn on Friday, February 28th. They are to pick up on Saturday, March 1st. They apologize for the inconvenience.

Posted

Special Meeting 2 26 25

There will be a special meeting at New Strawn City Hall Wednesday, February 26 at 5:00 pm to discuss a road bore for water service at Kafir Road.

Posted

Remodel Postponed

The remodel project planned for City Hall has been postponed. Business will continue at the City Hall location and the New Strawn Community Center is available for rent during March and April.

Posted

Special Meeting 2/20/25 7:00 pm

There will be a special meeting at City Hall to discuss the builders contract for the City Hall remodel.

Posted

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of New Strawn, Coffey County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

January 26, 2025

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of New Strawn, Coffey County

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of New Strawn public water supply system located in Coffey County.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:

  • Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled water.
  • Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.
  • If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.
  • Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
  • Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.

The advisory took effect on January 26 and will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved. KDHE officials issued the advisory because of of a waterline break resulting in a loss of pressure in the distribution system.  Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.

Regardless of whether the public water supplier or Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced a boil water advisory, only KDHE can issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.

For consumer questions, please contact the water system at 620-490-1343, or KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage:  https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/468/Disruption-in-Water-Service

Restaurants and other food establishments that have questions about the impact of the boil water advisory on their business can contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s food safety & lodging program at  [email protected] or call 785-564-6767.

 

###

 

Posted

WATER UPDATE!

The water leak has been repaired and pressure is building up in the system. You probably will have air in your lines.

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:

Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food prep or use bottled water.

Do not use ice from a household auto ice maker.

If your tap water appears dirty, flush lines by letting water run until it clears.

Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented bleach per gallon of water.

Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.

 

 

Posted

WATER!

There is a water leak in the north end of town and the water will be off for awhile. I will update when I know more.

We will be under a boil advisory when the water is back up and going.

Posted

Missed Trash Pickup

Republic Services will pick up last weeks trash with the January 10 pickup.

Posted

Christmas Yard of the Month Winners

In order of the most votes:

Sean Downey 913 N Arrowhead Dr

Mike Stukey 1020 N Arrowhead Dr

Misty Conkle 1010 N Arrowhead Dr

Robert Harkrader 339 N 3rd St

Jim Kuras 360 N 1st St

Thank you to all that decorated their yards and homes.

Posted

Halloween/Fall Yard of the Month Winners

There are a lot of great decorations but our top two are 307 N 4th St and 315 W Cherokee St.

Don’t forget to decorate for Christmas/Winter.

Posted

October Yard of the Month

There will be a $25 Casey’s gift card given to each the Fall and Halloween winner. Judging will be October 18th – 20th.

Posted

SPEED LIMIT

EDITED: The council will be discussing the city speed limit at the September 12, 2024 meeting. If you should have any questions, feel free to contact City Hall, the mayor or any council member.

Posted

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting

There will be a Board of Zoning Appeals meeting at City Hall on Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 at 6:00 pm to consider case # BZA-A-2024-02. The owners of lots 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24 all in block B of the City of New Strawn would like the Board of Zoning Appeals to recommend it be changed from C-1 to R-2.

Posted

Special Meeting

There will be a special meeting at City Hall on Thursday, July 11, 2024 @ 6:00 pm to review the 2023 audit and the 2025 budget presentation.

Posted

Special Meeting 2 29 24

There will be a special meeting tonight at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall in regards to an alcohol license.

Posted

Special Meeting

The mayor and council will have a special meeting on January 25, 2024 at 7:15 pm to discuss a potential Community Improvement District (CID) encompassing one New Strawn business.

Posted

EMERGENCY WATER CONSERVATION REQUIRED! – HAS ENDED

The City of Burlington Water Department has declared Emergency Water Conservation Required!!

They are contacting all RWD Districts and City’s that purchase water from them.

If in New Strawn and you suspect a water leak, please contact City Hall at 620-364-8283.

Posted

Christmas/Winter Yard of the Month Winners

Congratulations to our winners!

Stukey @ 1020 N Arrowhead Dr

Smith @ 315 W Cherokee St

Culbertson @ 344 N 5th St

Weeks @ 536 N Arrowhead Dr

Haehn @ 102 E Seneca Circle

 

 

Posted

Christmas/Winter Yard of the Month

Judging for Yard of the Month will be December 15th – 17th. The top 5 yards will receive a $20 gift card from Casey’s.

Posted

Re-Election

Congratulations to Mayor Rhonda Taylor and Council Members Garold “Buth” Gilkison and Stephanie Baker on their re-election! Thank you for all you do for our city.

Posted

Thanksgiving & Christmas Holiday Closing

City Hall will be closed November 23rd & 24th for Thanksgiving. Trash will be picked up on Saturday, November 25th.

City Hall will be closed December 22nd and 25th for Christmas. Trash will be picked up as normal on the 22nd and will be picked up on Saturday, December 30th.

Posted

Council Work Session

There will be a council work session on Thursday, May 18th starting at 6:00 pm. This will be at City Hall and it is for the council to discuss future development of the city.

Posted

Temporary, Seasonal Laborer

The City of New Strawn is taking applications for a temporary seasonal laborer, $12 per hour, starting in May, for approximately 25 hours per week. Pick up an application at New Strawn City Hall, 215 N Main St, New Strawn. Application deadline is April 28.

Posted

Saturday, April 8th

New Strawn Firefighters will be hosting a fundraising breakfast and silent auction from 7:00 a.m. – ??? at the Fire Station. Freewill donation and all proceeds will go to the New Strawn Firefighters Activity Fund.

NSCIO will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt starting at 10:00 a.m. at Jones Park across from the Community Center. This event is open to all children ages 12 and under. NSCIO is accepting candy donations for this event. Donation can be dropped off at City Hall.

Posted

NO TRASH PICKUP ON 12/23

Coffey County Landfill will be closed 12/22 and 23. Republic Services will not be able to pickup trash on Friday, December 23rd. Trash service should run as scheduled on Friday, December 30th.

Posted

City Hall Closing

Due to the expected inclement weather, City Hall will be closed Thursday, 12/22. We will also be closed for the Christmas holiday, 12/23-26 and will reopen Tuesday 12/27.

Posted

December Yard of the Month

Thanks to everyone that decorated their yards this year! There were so many wonderful decorations, it was hard to make a decision.  Top votes went to 1020 N Arrowhead and in 2nd place was 536 N Arrowhead.  Runner ups were 115 N 6th, 913 N Arrowhead and 102 Seneca Circle.  Thanks again to everyone that participated.

Posted

Holiday Closings

City Hall will be closed Friday, December 23rd, 26th and January 2nd. Trash will run on Fridays as scheduled.

Posted

December Yard of the Month

Have you decorated your yard for the Christmas holiday season yet? Our mayor and council members will be checking out the decorations on 12/16, 17 and 18 and turning in their favorites to City Hall.  We have $20 Casey’s gift cards for the top 5 winners!

Posted

Trash Service

Republic Services has asked us to let city residents know that the drivers go on duty at 4:00 am and can pick trash up by 5:00 am. Please plan accordingly.  Also, if you need a bin contact City Hall at 620-364-8283 NOT Republic Services.

Posted

October Yards of the Month

Congratulations to 315 Cherokee and 1101 N Arrowhead for their Halloween and Fall decorations!

Posted

Planning and Zoning Board

There will be a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board on Monday, October 24th at 6:00 pm at City Hall.

Posted

SPOOKY STROLL

New Strawn Spooky Stroll sponsored by NSCIO, October 29th, 1-3 pm @New Strawn City Park

Take a stroll around the New Strawn City Park. Check out the stops along the path for plenty of opportunities to fill those buckets full of candy! Please follow the New Strawn Spooky Stroll Facebook event for updates and any changes.

Posted

City Wide Cleanup

New Strawn City Wide Cleanup

CITY LIMITS ONLY

PICK UP STARTS OCTOBER 10

All items should be set out no EARLIER than Saturday, October 8th and no LATER than 9am, October 12th.

LARGE ITEM PICKUP

Items must be separated and placed parallel to the curb in 3 piles.  If not separated it will not be picked up!

  • Clean wood with no nails or screws, boards, particle board, treated lumber, furniture & mattresses
  • Plastic materials
  • Appliances and metals

NO BAGGED TRASH WILL BE PICKED UP

All items must be easily accessible from the street with a front-end loader.

DO NOT place items under guy wires.

WE WILL NOT PICK UP

Tires, bagged garbage, batteries, household hazardous waste, chemicals, paints, asbestos or demolition items.

HAUL IT YOURSELF OR HAVE ITEMS WE WON’T PICK UP?

FREE LANDFILL October 10th – 15th.

LANDFILL HOURS DURING CLEANUP WEEK

Monday – Saturday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm             Phone 620-364-2048

Posted