Category: General News
Recognizing our City Employees – by Daron Hall
March 1, 2018
City Manager's Blog
This Friday (March 2) is National Employee Appreciation Day, and caps off Employee Appreciation Week at the City of Pittsburg. I want to take this opportunity to recognize all our...
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Studying Electricity for our Community – by Daron Hall
February 6, 2018
City Manager's Blog
“Kansas is a high-cost energy State, and that’s a problem.” – www.kansasenergyproblem.com It’s no secret that electricity is expensive. Communities across Kansas are feeling the economic strain of rising energy...
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Public Safety: A Coordinated Effort | by Daron Hall
January 23, 2018
City Manager's Blog
The Concern Sometimes solutions to our problems can only be found by working together. As political and financial considerations arise, identifying win-win solutions becomes increasingly difficult. Such is the case...
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Cowley County community group visits Pittsburg
January 9, 2018
General News
Representatives from Cowley County, Kansas, visited Pittsburg on Friday, January 5, to learn how city leaders and community organizations are addressing homelessness in Pittsburg and southeast Kansas. A group, called...
Read MoreForward Together in 2018 by Daron Hall
January 9, 2018
City Manager's Blog
Have you ever noticed how time seems to fly when you’re busy? I’ve worked in several cities over the past thirty years and my favorite times were the busiest. It...
Read MoreWestar Relocation Outage
December 4, 2017
General News
Westar Energy is currently working to relocate electric distribution connections serving the homes and businesses along South Rouse.
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Safe Trick or Treat Events in Pittsburg, Kansas
October 27, 2017
Community Events
Searching for a safe place for your children to satisfy their sweet tooth this Halloween? The following community events are free and open to the public: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2017...
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City of Pittsburg Selects New Memorial Auditorium General Manager
October 26, 2017
City Press Releases
The City of Pittsburg has hired Chris Patterson to fill the position of general manager at the Memorial Auditorium & Convention Center. Patterson was selected following a national search and...
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Learning Through Play – Toddler Time Builds Connections and Teaches Social Skills
October 23, 2017
City Press Releases
The City of Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department will host Toddler Time, with sessions beginning 9:00 am – 11:00 am Thursday, November 2, at Lincoln Center, 710 W. 9th. St.,...
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Area Economic Report Shows Positive Growth in Pittsburg, Kansas
October 16, 2017
City Press Releases
A report recently released by the Pittsburg State University’s Kelce College of Business shows significant economic growth in Pittsburg, Kansas. The Pittsburg Micropolitan Area Economic Report, published this month, demonstrates...
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