General News

The City of Atchison has posted an RFQ seeking a consultant to assist in the development and implementation of a strategic plan. Here are more details on the RFQ process. The RFQ is open until [...]

Monday’s Atchison City Commission meeting featured impassioned civic engagement, an approved 2020 City Budget and the recognition of a new domestic violence shelter to serve Atchison residents. [...]

The Riverfront Trail Extension Project, which will double the length of the existing trail on the Atchison Riverfront, will proceed with construction as soon as this week (7/29 – 8/2). [...]

The Atchison Land Bank announces the availability of property for sale – the 7.82 acre parcel of land commonly known as Walt Wilburn Memorial Ballpark, formerly named Branchton Park, [...]

Since January of 2017, the Atchison E-Community Program has been offering gap financing loans for small business startups, expansions, and acquisitions. Everyday businesses like laundromats, [...]

The City of Atchison is seeking property rehabilitation experts as part of a new REDO Atchison initiative. City staff is looking to create a database of rehabbers that can potentially take [...]

Monday’s Atchison City Commission meeting featured appointments to boards, the creation of a new board and the City Manager’s recommended 2020 budget. City Manager Becky Berger presented her [...]

For the first time in the history of the Atchison Police Department, there are three female police officers on duty. According to Chief Mike Wilson, they are three of the best you’ll find [...]

City Hall will be closing at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 19, for electrical and plumbing work related to the Police Department renovation project. The closure effects all business operations in City [...]

When the public can address City Commissioners during meetings was established following a recent revision to the City Commission Code of Procedure. Public comment is allowed twice during [...]