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The State of Kansas launched a new survey to help identify areas with underserved internet service or low speeds. Edgerton residents are invited to take this survey, which could help officials identify significant funding opportunities to expand broadband internet. The test is available at https://broadbandks.com/ and it measures internet speed, general location and IP address. Residents’ personal information will remain …

A new community gathering space is coming to Downtown Edgerton. The Greenspace will be located at the corner of 3rd and Nelson, where the yellow house and red brick garage currently sit. The new building will feature a gymnasium, meeting rooms, an outdoor stage and splashpad. Making Room Before construction can begin, contractors will be removing the yellow house and …

The newest Consumer Confidence Report shows the City of Edgerton continues to meet federal and state drinking water standards. This report is a snapshot of the quality of water that flowed through your pipes in 2022. The City publishes this report annually to help our customers understand where their water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to …

UPDATE: The intersection of 8th and Braun streets reopened on Tuesday, May 2. Thank you for your patience as we wrap up this important project. The intersection of 8th and Braun is scheduled to be temporarily closed to install permanent pavement striping. The closure will last a maximum of 3 days.  This work is weather dependent. The striping is anticipated …

Do you have trouble affording high-speed internet?  You may qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).  This program helps lower-income families pay for high-speed internet. Eligible households receive a monthly discount of up to $30 per month and a one-time $100 discount toward a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet. Only about 21% of eligible Kansas households have enrolled in this …

The City of Edgerton requires all dogs and cats over six months of age to be licensed annually. Licenses tags are available at City Hall and are good from January 1 to December 31st each year. All animals must be properly registered by March 31. Proof of a rabies vaccination, dated within six months, is required for purchase of a …

EDGERTON, Kan. – (March 27, 2023) Edgerton has been selected to host a Community Housing Advocate Training (CHAT) by United Community Services. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone in our community that wants to learn more about how to address housing issues in Edgerton or address a housing concern. United Community Services and the Johnson County Health Equity Network …

Edgerton utility customers will not be charged a late fee for any bill paid between March 16 and March 25, 2023.  The City heard numerous reports from residents that they did not receive their utility bill in the mail before the due date.  The City will not penalize customers for mail-related delays. As a courtesy to our customers, the 10% …

With rain and thunderstorms forecast for Thursday, March 16, Edgerton Parks and Recreation is rescheduling the city-wide Leprechaun Hunt to Friday, March 17 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. after the “It’s Not Magic Science Show.” Please dress appropriately for the chilly temperatures forecast on Friday. Instead of the scavenger hunt on Thursday, kids and families are welcome to come …

The Edgerton City Council formally approved the rezoning for a new public building in downtown called The Greenspace. The City-owned land at the corner of E. 3rd and Nelson streets had been zoned for Single Family Residential and Downtown Commercial.  Now it is all zoned for Downtown Commercial.  “The new zoning designation has design guidelines that are more appropriate for …