City Announces New Partnership With KANSASWORKS Program
Nearly a decade ago, the State of Kansas elected to consolidate a series of their Workforce Centers across the state. Atchison’s Workforce Center was part of that consolidation with those [...]
Moody joins Bartlett, Farris as commissioners-elect
With the official vote count tallied and canvassing complete, the city commission will have three newcomers sworn in on Dec. 2. Challenger Lisa Moody held off incumbent Charlie Perdue by seven [...]
REDO property open house scheduled for Nov. 18
The City of Atchison’s REDO (Rehabilitation, Enforcement, Demolition, Occupation) program is making its second home available for rehabilitation at 1412 Kansas Avenue in Atchison, Kansas. There [...]
By Kathy Soph
Posted New Code Adoption Approaching for the City of Atchison
The City Commission earlier this year approved the creation of a Board of Building Code Review. Previous adoptions of electrical and plumbing codes were handled by separate Boards and by [...]
Why is the City considering taking out the Commercial Street Mall?
There are many legitimate questions and concerns when it comes to the Commercial Street Mall. This release is an attempt to address those concerns. There is no solution that will please [...]
McNemee to Succeed Moore as HR Director
The City of Atchison will have a new Human Resources Director in mid-December, as 42-year employee Lori Moore has announced her retirement. Moore, who started with the City in 1977 as a finance [...]
Bartlett, Farris Elected to Commission; Third Seat Too Close to Call
There will be at least two new city commissioners when new representatives are sworn in during the Dec. 2 commission meeting. Abby Bartlett and J. David Farris were the runaway top vote getters [...]
City Wins Grant to Help Redesign Commercial Street
The City of Atchison was successfully chosen to receive KDOT grant funding as part of a redesign project that could transform the retail experience in Downtown Atchison. The estimated $2 million [...]