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Abilene City Commission to Interview City Manager Recruitment Firms
The Abilene City Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the …
RHV Hardware Continues to Operate as Locally Owned Store in Abilene
RHV Hardware, a locally owned hardware store in Abilene, Kansas, remains in operation as one of the community's …
1950s Effort to Move Wild Bill Hickok's Remains to Abilene Ended in Failure
In the early 1950s, Abilene businessman G.I. Dobbin and the Wild Bill Hickok Foundation led a campaign to …
Abilene Promotes Late-Summer Tourism to Historic Attractions
Visit Abilene, the city's tourism organization, is encouraging travelers to consider the central Kansas town for end-of-summer trips. …
Water Line Break Affects Abilene Neighborhood; Restoration Time Unknown
The City of Abilene Public Works Department is repairing a water line break reported on August 7, 2026. …
Eisenhower Presidential Library Draws Visitors to Abilene, Kansas
The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene, Kansas, continues to serve as a destination for visitors interested …
Abilene Promotes Late-Summer Tourism to Area Attractions
Visit Abilene, the city's tourism organization, is encouraging travelers to consider the central Kansas town for late-summer trips. …
A Local Story Worth Saving: Introducing Single Story Printing
Some local stories deserve more than a bookmark or a place in a social media feed. They mark …
Abilene to Switch Online Water Bill Payment Systems on Aug. 27
The City of Abilene will transition to a new online payment system for water bills and other city …
County Approves Bed-and-Breakfast Permit and $14,875 Transfer Station Generator
The Dickinson County Commission took several actions during its regular meeting, including approving a conditional use permit for …
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