The City of Great Bend

01/09/2026

The City of Great Bend gives a huge thank you to the 22 groups that volunteered at the Trail of Lights this holiday season! ⛄🎄

Close to 2,000 vehicles that passed through between 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. were greeted by these friendly faces during the month of December. The City of Great Bend is grateful for a community filled with generous individuals that have a volunteering spirit!

01/07/2026

⚠️ Utility crews are working on a water main break at the intersection of Seventh and Williams Street. ⚠️

Minimal disruptions to service and lower than normal water pressures may occur localized to the area.

Please be careful and attentive when driving in these areas. Expect traffic disruptions in the area, be on the lookout for men and equipment. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and would like to thank the citizens of Great Bend for their patience.

01/06/2026

The City of Great Bend welcomed its newest mayor and council members during the first meeting of 2026 on Monday evening. Those sworn in include Mayor Alan Moeder, Shelly Peacock (Ward One), Jay Luerman (Ward Two), Shelly Arnberger (Ward Three), and incumbent Ward Four representative Rickee Maddox. We look forward to these individuals serving on city council the next two years and making positive impacts in Great Bend.

We also extend our gratitude to outgoing Mayor Cody Schmidt and council members Jolene Biggs and Cory Urban for their dedicated years of service to the community.

Read more 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/yuvj32ez

01/06/2026

1-5-2026 Council Meeting

01/05/2026

Kicking off the new year is Danny Reynolds as our first employee of the month! Danny has been a dedicated member of the City of Great Bend for 32 years, bringing invaluable experience and knowledge to the public works department.

Thank you for all your hard work, Danny! 👏

01/02/2026

12/31/2025

Wishing all a safe and happy start to the New Year! 🎉🕕

Just a reminder that city offices will be closed tomorrow. Normal hours will resume on Friday, January 2nd.

12/30/2025

Plan ahead for a safe and smart New Year’s celebration.

Planning to drink on New Year's Eve? Then don't drive.

Call (620) 639-TAXI, or (620) 639-8294 for a safe ride home from the GBPD.

This initiative is brought to you in partnership with Eagle Media and presented by Nex-Tech Wireless, Miller Plastics, and Z’s Liquor & Z’s Liquor Mart, with support from Haz-Mat Response, Rosencrantz Bemis Water Well Company, and Freedom Claims Management.

More information 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/eaglemedia-gbpdtaxi

12/25/2025

Wishing all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the City of Great Bend 🎄🎁

12/24/2025

and send its best wishes this night before Christmas 🎅🎄

12/22/2025

The holidays are almost here! Just a reminder that city offices will be closed December 24-26. Normal office hours will resume Monday, December 29.