Residents Invited to Enter Jack-o-Lantern Showcase

Kara BanksCity News

Edgerton Parks and Recreation calls all pumpkin enthusiasts for a new contest. Carve out an amazing jack-o-lantern and you could win a prize and bragging rights! Submit a photo of your jack-o-latern by October 28th. The community will then vote on the City’s Facebook page for their favorites. Winners will be announced on Halloween. Fill out the form below to …

Meat Inferno Brings BBQ Back to Edgerton

Kara BanksCity News

Meat Inferno returns to Downtown Edgerton October 4-5, 2024. This Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned event draws competitive BBQ teams from across the country and even internationally to Edgerton. Friday night is Community Night with activities for the whole family. There will be a Kids ‘Q cooking competition, live music, and special street performances. There will also be a BBQ dinner …

Events on Saturday, 9/21 Postponed

Kara BanksCity News

Due to forecasted storms on Saturday, September 21st, both the Cops ‘n Bobbers Kids Fishing Derby and Spooky Movie Night have been postponed. We apologize for the inconvenience. RESCHEDULED DATES Cops ‘n Bobbers is rescheduled for Saturday, September 28. Registration begins at 9a.m. and the fishing derby starts at 10 a.m. Our public safety friends will serve a picnic lunch …

City Hall Closed for Labor Day

Kara BanksCity News

Edgerton City Hall is closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Trash pick-up will be delayed to Thursday, September 5. If you have a road, sewer, or water emergency during the long holiday weekend, please call City Hall at 913-893-6231 and follow the prompts to reach an on-call staff member.

Edgerton City Council Approves 2025 Budget

Kara BanksCity News

The Edgerton City Council voted to approve the 2025 Budget during their meeting on August 22. This conservative and balanced budget focuses on investment in key priorities – community facilities, buildings, infrastructure and public safety, as identified by the biennial Citizen Survey. The mill rate for 2025 authorized by the Council is 29.550, a decrease of 0.6%.  The City of …

Survey Reveals High Ratings for Citizen Satisfaction in Edgerton

Kara BanksCity News

Residents gave the City of Edgerton high marks for satisfaction in our recent Citizen Survey. The City continues to rank above the national average for the overall quality of services provided by the City, overall image of the City, and overall value that you receive for your tax dollars. Results from the survey were shared with the City Council in …

Budget Work Session Scheduled for July 18

Kara BanksCity News

The Edgerton City Council will review the full Proposed 2025 Budget during a special work session on July 18. Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting at 7pm in Edgerton City Hall. The budget process began last October when Council members approved the five-year Capital Improvement Plan. Each spring, Council hears results of the prior years audit …

Celebrate Safely This Independence Day

Kara BanksCity News

Fireworks are part of Fourth of July traditions for many families. The City of Edgerton wants residents to remain safe and follow the rules and regulations for setting off fireworks. To report firework violations, please contact the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number at 913-782-0720. When can I buy fireworks? The City allows fireworks to be sold between June 27 …

2nd Street and Edgewood Reconstruction Project

Kara BanksCity News

The City of Edgerton is launching a new road reconstruction project to improve safety for pedestrians and drivers along E. 2nd Street and Edgewood. The road will be entirely removed, the base rebuilt, and the road reconstructed in 2025. New sidewalks, street lighting, and stormwater system improvements are also included in the plan. City staff is hosting one-on-one meetings with …

City Offices Closed for Juneteenth

Kara BanksCity News

City offices are closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Trash service will operate on its normal schedule. Please have bins out to the curb by 7am. Senior Lunch is also scheduled like usual in Community Hall. Lunch starts at noon and BINGO begins around 1pm. If you have a road, sewer, or water emergency, please …