Liberal, Kansas: From generosity to prosperity

On Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items: Read on...

City services will operate under the following holiday schedule for Presidents' Day on Monday, February 16th, 2026: Read on...

On Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items: Read on...

Liberal firefighter, Henry Vela, has been awarded the Veterans of Foreign Wars District 7 Firefighter of the Year award. Read on...

On Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items: Read on...

City services will operate under the following holiday schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19th, 2026: Read on...

City services will operate under the following holiday schedule for New Year's Eve/Day 2026: Read on...

Apogee Power, a Taiwan-based energy technology and advanced battery manufacturer, has selected Liberal, Kansas, as the location for its new U.S. manufacturing and assembly facility. Read on...

On Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

City services will operate under the following holiday schedule for Christmas 2025: Read on...

On Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

On Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

Portions of lanes and intersections will be closed along N. Kansas Ave between Second Street and Fourth Street on Monday, Nov. 24; Tuesday, Nov. 25; and Wednesday, Nov. 26 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Read on...

Please note our 2025 Thanksgiving holiday schedule for City Hall, City Bus, and Refuse Collection: Read on...

Portions of lanes and intersections will be closed along N. Kansas Ave between Second Street and Fourth Street on Monday, Nov. 17; Tuesday, Nov. 18; Wednesday, Nov. 19; and Thursday, Nov. 20 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Read on...

Congratulations to Aaron Luman, one of our Battalion Chiefs at Liberal Fire Department, for receiving our quarterly employee recognition award! Read on...

On Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

On Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

We are hosting a food drive drop off location at City Hall where everyone is welcome to bring non-perishable food items to support fellow residents. Read on...

City Hall will be closed Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 in observance of Veterans Day. Read on...

On Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

City Hall and multiple City departments will be closed Monday, October 13th for the Columbus Day holiday. Read on...

Liberal Animal Shelter will participate in a statewide adoption event to celebrate the Kansas Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Proclamation which was issued by Governor Laura Kelly to highlight the vital role pet adoption plays in building no-kill communities. Read on...

On Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

On Tuesday, September 16th, 2025 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their rescheduled meeting: Read on...

The City of Liberal’s tree match program is now open for the Fall season. Read on...

Please note that City Hall, our CityBus services, and several departments will be closed Monday, September 1st, 2025 for the Labor Day Holiday. Read on...

On Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

Estimated property tax notices have been mailed – here’s what you need to know: Read on...

Congratulations to Chris Vermillion, our Superintendent at Willow Tree Golf Course, for receiving our quarterly employee recognition award! Read on...

On Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

On Tuesday, July 29th, 2025 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

Southern Pioneer Electric and Sunflower Electric will perform maintenance near the intersection of East Pine Street and South Kansas Avenue from July 21 to July 23, 2025. Portions of roads in this area will be closed beginning at 7:30 a.m. each day. Read on...

On Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

The City of Liberal invites residents and visitors to a ribbon cutting celebration for the new “Dorothy’s Slipper Slide” attraction. The event is scheduled from 3:00-4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 11th, 2025 at the Tourist Information Center. Read on...

Liberal City Hall, CityBus routes, and multiple departments will be closed for the July 4th holiday on Friday, July 4, 2025. Read on...

The City of Liberal invites residents to attend a mural dedication ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 4th in Light Park at the new community mural. Read on...

On Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

City Hall will be closed Thursday, June 19th, 2025 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Read on...

The City of Liberal will begin its annual street surface maintenance project on Monday, June 23, 2025. Chip seal will be applied to portions of Southeast Liberal. The overall project is expected to be completed within 14 days, weather permitting. Read on...

On Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

Liberal's newly formed Municipal Concert Band will perform two shows for the Summer 2025 season at Light Park. Read on...

On Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

In order to allow proper grounds maintenance during the summer months, the Liberal Cemetery and Restlawn Memorial Gardens would like to remind the public that all flowers, solar ground lights, and decorations on plots must be removed by June 9, 2025. Read on...

Applications for Not-for-Profit Funding requests for the 2026 budget year will be available on Monday, June 2nd in the Finance Department at City Hall, located at 324 N. Kansas. Read on...

The City of Liberal is seeking two at-large members to join the volunteer Traffic Safety Board. Read on...

Please note that City Hall, the CityBus services, and several departments will be closed Monday, May 26 for the Memorial Day Holiday. Read on...

On Tuesday, May 13th, 2025 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

The City of Liberal, Seward County, and the Kansas Department of Agriculture – Division of Water Resources will host a public Open House to discuss the draft Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) on Thursday, May 29th, 2025, any time from 2p.m. - 6p.m. Read on...

New splash pads located at McCray Park and Mahuron Park are now open. Read on...

Both southbound lanes of North Kansas Avenue, from 15th Street to 11th Street, will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025. Read on...

Congratulations to Mandy Read, our Tourism Marketing Coordinator at the City of Liberal, for receiving our first quarterly employee recognition award. Read on...

On Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

The City of Liberal has launched a new online tool to allow residents to report problems, such as potholes, drainage concerns, park maintenance needs and more. Read on...

The City of Liberal is providing Spring cleanup coupons to assist residents with landfill disposal charges. Read on...

The Kansas Department of Transportation is conducting a study to improve mobility, safety and accessibility in southwest Kansas. Your feedback in this study will help shape highway development decisions for many decades in the southwest Kansas region. Read on...

City Hall and CityBus services will be closed on Friday, April 18th in observance of the Good Friday holiday. Read on...

UPDATE: All trees have been sold. Read on...

On Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

On Tuesday, March 11th, 2025 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

Beginning March 12th, a portion of road on Linn Blvd will be closed for thru traffic until March 17th while a water line is being installed. Access to all neighborhood residences will be available along surrounding streets. Read on...

The Liberal Fire Department recently hosted their annual awards and recognition ceremony honoring employees and volunteers who work to keep our community safe. Read on...

Beginning March 3rd, a portion of road on Harold Blvd will be closed for thru traffic until March 10th while a water line is being installed. Read on...

The City of Liberal is proud to announce Liberal Animal Shelter supervisor, Tara Logan, has received the 2025 Animal Welfare Professional of the Year award. Read on...

The City of Liberal is collecting votes on the final design of Liberal’s community mural project. Read on...

On Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

City services will operate under the following holiday schedule for Presidents' Day on Monday, February 17th, 2025: Read on...

On Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

The Liberal Animal Shelter has been awarded grant funding to continue hosting low-cost spay and neuter clinics for pet owners. Read on...

On Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

Annual street maintenance begins Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Southeast Liberal. Read on...

The Liberal City Commission has unanimously voted to hire Scarlette Diseker for the position of Liberal’s City Manager. Read on...

The City of Liberal is seeking volunteers to join our Tourism Advisory Board. Read on...

On Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

City services will operate under the following holiday schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 20th, 2025. Read on...

Gavel Roads Online Auctions will be opening an auction for approximately 3.47 acres of city-owned commercial land in Liberal. Read on...

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission & Board of Zoning Appeals is seeking a volunteer member to serve on their board. Read on...

The City of Liberal is pleased to announce we have been awarded the Federal Railroad Administration's Railroad Crossing Elimination grant to fund project development and preliminary engineering of a grade-separated rail overpass in Liberal. Read on...

?The Finance Dept. at City Hall will close payment services downstairs on Thursday, 1/9 beginning at 1 p.m. and all day on Friday, 1/10 due to office area remodeling. Read on...

City Hall and CityBus services will be open during regularly scheduled hours on Monday, January 6th, 2024. Read on...

Reminder: we are measuring water use. The amount of water you use from December to mid-March helps determine your new sewer rate effective April 1. Read on...

Please note the following City of Liberal service schedule changes for the New Year's holiday. Read on...

On Tuesday, December 24th, 2024 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

City services will operate under the following holiday schedule for Christmas 2024. Read on...

The City of Liberal has adopted new animal control ordinances requiring the annual registration of cats and dogs by January 31st each year. The online portal to register pets is now open. Read on...

On Tuesday, December 10th the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

The City of Liberal has been awarded more than $32,000 from the Kansas Tourism department’s Attraction Development Grant program for the creation of a “Ruby Red Slipper Slide.” Read on...

On Tuesday, November 26th the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

Please note our holiday schedule this week for City Hall, City Bus, and Refuse Collection: Read on...

On Tuesday, November 12th the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

City Hall will be closed Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. Read on...

The City of Liberal will host a Town Hall from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19th in the City Commission Chambers at the Liberal Recreation Department, 950 S. Grant Ave. Read on...

The City of Liberal will be providing free CityBus transportation to all riders on Election Day - Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Read on...

On Tuesday, October 22nd the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

On Tuesday, October 8th the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

City Hall and multiple City departments will be closed Monday, October 14 for the Columbus Day holiday. Read on...

On Tuesday, September 24th the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

La ciudad de Liberal está buscando la opinión de los residentes sobre un proyecto de mural local, financiado en parte por una subvención de la Comisión de Artes de Kansas. Read on...

The City of Liberal is seeking resident participation in a local mural project, funded in part by a grant from the Kansas Arts Commission. Read on...

The Liberal City Commission met for a budget work session and a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 10th. Read on...

Our tree match program is now open for the Fall season. Trees can be ordered at the Liberal Recreation Center office, located at 950 S. Grant Ave. Read on...

City Hall, CityBus routes, and multiple City departments will be closed Monday for the Labor Day holiday. Read on...

??On Tuesday, August 27th the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

On Tuesday, August 13th the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

The governing body of Liberal will meet on August 27, 2024 at 5:30 PM at Liberal City Commission Chambers, 950 S. Grant for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to revenue neutral rate and proposed tax rate. Read on...

On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, E. 8th Street from Calvert Ave to John Jacobson Drive will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. City crews will be replacing waterlines. Please plan an alternate route of travel. Read on...

The City of Liberal invites the public to join a listening session about railroad crossing concerns and preview potential overpass location options. The Spanish-speaking session is Tuesday, Aug. 20 and the English-speaking session is on Thursday, Aug. 22.... Read on...

The City of Liberal is scheduled to begin its annual street surface maintenance project on Monday, August 12. Read on...

The City of Liberal is providing fall cleanup coupons to assist residents with landfill disposal charges. Read on...

The City of Liberal is one of 11 communities across Kansas to be awarded the Kansas Arts Commission’s “Public Art and Mural” grant for 2024. Read on...

Beginning Monday, July 29, Southern Pioneer Electric and Sunflower Electric Power Corporation will begin work on a construction project to change out some poles in Liberal. Read on...

The Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport will be conducting a full scale safety drill on the morning of Thursday, July 25th, 2024. Read on...

On Tuesday, July 23rd the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

The City of Liberal is pursuing federal grant funding for project development for a new railroad overpass in Liberal. A survey has been launched to collect the community’s ideas and show public support for the grant application. Read on...

Applications for Not-for-Profit Funding requests for the 2025 budget year are due to the City of Liberal by 5:30 p.m on Thursday, July 18th, 2024. Read on...

On Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

The City of Liberal will host a Town Hall from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30th in the City Commission Chambers at the Liberal Recreation Department, 950 S. Grant Ave. Read on...

City Hall and our CityBus routes will be closed for the July 4th holiday on Thursday, July 4th, 2024. Read on...

On Tuesday, June 25th the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

City Hall will be closed Wednesday in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Read on...

Join us in welcoming Dr. Jackie Augustine, Executive Director of the Audubon of Kansas, for a birding presentation on Saturday, July 6th, 2024. Read on...

Applications for Not-for-Profit Funding requests for the 2025 budget year are available at City Hall, located at 324 N. Kansas. Read on...

Due to lack of a voting quorum, the June 11, 2024 City Commission meeting has been postponed. Agenda items will be moved to the next regular meeting date on June 25, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Read on...

Does your summer pool meet safety regulations? Find out more about Liberal's seasonal pool requirements for private & public properties. Read on...

In order to allow proper grounds maintenance during the summer months, the Liberal Cemetery and Restlawn Memorial Gardens would like to remind the public that all flowers, solar ground lights, and decorations on plots must be removed by June 13, 2024. Read on...

On Tuesday, May 28th the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

Please note that City Hall, the CityBus services, and several departments will be closed Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day Holiday. Read on...

Groundwork preparation has begun this week following the approval of splash pad project installations for Liberal’s McCray and Mahuron parks. Read on...

On Tuesday, May 14th the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

An executive order issued this month by the U.S. Department of Transportation extends Essential Air Service (EAS) coverage for an additional three-year term for the Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport. Read on...

In an effort to address the rising population of stray and roaming animals, the City of Liberal has adopted new animal control ordinances requiring the annual registration of cats and dogs beginning January 2025. Read on...

On Tuesday, April 23rd the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

On Tuesday, April 9th the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

The City of Liberal is excited to begin the Launch Liberal 2035 Comprehensive Plan. This planning process will provide the community with a vision and plan that will be used to guide decision-making and development for the next ten years. Read on...

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The Tree Match program is now open for residents of Liberal. Read on...

On Tuesday, March 26th the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

Please note our service schedule changes for the upcoming Good Friday holiday. Read on...

At 9:52 p.m. Wednesday Liberal fire units were dispatched to 1501 E. 8th Street for a reported box trailer on fire. Read on...

On Tuesday, March 12th the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

On Tuesday, February 27th the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

On Tuesday, February 13th the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

If you're interested in helping to shape the physical space of our city, a volunteer position on our Planning & Zoning Board may be a perfect fit for you. Read on...

The Liberal Airport resumed commercial flight services on February 12 following the completion of main runway lighting upgrades requested by the airport’s operating airline – SkyWest Airlines. Read on...

Annual street maintenance begins February 14, 2024 in East Liberal. Read on...

On Tuesday, January 23rd the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

Please note our schedule changes for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday on Monday, January 15th. Read on...

On Tuesday, January 9th the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

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City Hall and CityBus routes are closed for the holiday. Read on...

On Tuesday, December 26th the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

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General Welch Boulevard is now fully open for traffic following roadway repairs. Read on...

On Tuesday, December 12th the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

The City of Liberal finished installation of two new playground structures this month, located at Blue Bonnet and Mahuron parks. Read on...

The Liberal Airport will be closed for construction beginning January 8, 2024 with an anticipated reopening date of February 12, 2024. Read on...

On Tuesday, November 28th the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

City Hall and multiple City departments will be closed Thursday & Friday for the holiday. Read on...

On Tuesday, November 14th the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

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The City of Liberal has launched the use of Polco, an online engagement platform, in an expanding effort to gain resident feedback to support local government decision-making. Read on...

The City of Liberal will host a Town Hall from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15th in the City Commission Chambers at the Liberal Recreation Department, 950 S. Grant Ave. Read on...

The Liberal Animal Shelter was recognized by Best Friends Animal Society for achieving a 90% save rate in 2022. Read on...

On Tuesday, October 24th, the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

Individuals may once again submit utility bill payments for water, sewer, and standard trash collection services online using a credit card, debit card, or ACH payment. Read on...

On Tuesday, September 26th, the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

LFD Firefighter Joseph Navarro, and SCFD Captain Braden Steckel received an Award of Merit for Heroic Actions at the Seward County Commission Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Read on...

On Tuesday, August 22nd, the Liberal City Commission addressed the following items during their regularly scheduled meeting: Read on...

Through collaborative efforts between the City of Liberal, Seward County Development Corporation and NetWork Kansas, a beloved Italian eatery is making its way back to the Liberal community. Read on...