Lindsborg local news summary

Week of January 23, 2026

Lindsborg local news summary

Sales tax revenue exceeds city estimates

Council approves 2025 audit services contract

Lindsborg named 'best place to live' by national outlets

Sandzén Gallery celebrates expansion and 70th anniversary

Kiwanis Club memorial plaque approved for Swanson Park

Memorial plaque authorized for dog park expansion

Council approves police car camera purchase


Sales tax revenue exceeds city estimates

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Lindsborg City Finance Director David Hay reported Tuesday that half-cent sales tax revenue for the recent period came in higher than anticipated. While the city had estimated revenue of $239,026, the actual total was $244,428. Hay noted that $100,000 has been transferred to the Capital Improvement Reserve Fund, with the remaining balance allocated to the emergency medical services fund. This item was for informational purposes only and required no council action.


Council approves 2025 audit services contract

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The city council voted unanimously to retain Adams Brown for the city's fiscal year 2025 audit services. This marks the final year of a three-year agreement with the firm. The cost for the service is not to exceed $15,986. Hay noted that auditors are scheduled to be on-site April 2, 2026, and the city will open the bidding process for a new auditing contract next year.


Lindsborg named 'best place to live' by national outlets

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Mayor Clark Shultz announced that Lindsborg has recently received national recognition from two separate media outlets. Ramsey Solutions listed the city in an online article titled "Best Places to Live in Kansas," and the mayor noted that Reader's Digest also featured the town in a similar recent listing. Shultz credited city staff for their hard work in helping the community achieve this recognition.


LINDSBORG, Kan. — The mayor reported on recent developments at the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery, noting that the institution is approaching its 70th anniversary. A new expansion has added significant square footage to the building, intended to help organize pieces for shows. Shultz highlighted the rarity of an art museum expanding and thriving after seven decades of operation.


Kiwanis Club memorial plaque approved for Swanson Park

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The council approved the installation of a memorial plaque at Swanson Park honoring the Kiwanis Club of Lindsborg's 75th anniversary and a former club treasurer. The Kiwanis Club recently donated funds for stone arches and landscaping at the park. Parks Director Noah Flores stated the 8-by-10-inch plaque will be mounted on concrete between the sidewalk and the arch supports.


Memorial plaque authorized for dog park expansion

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Following a donation for the city's dog park expansion, the council approved the installation of a memorial plaque. The 6-by-4-inch laser-etched plaque will be mounted on a pergola support and will bear an inscription honoring the donor's mother and her love of dogs.


Council approves police car camera purchase

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The city council approved the purchase of Axon car cameras for the police department as part of the consent agenda. The consent agenda was passed by a unanimous 8-0 vote.


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