Manhattan City Digest

Miller Ranch Water Tower Returns to Service with New Look

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Miller Ranch water tower is back online following a complete rehabilitation that features a fresh coat of paint displaying the city flag. Contractor USG completed the interior upgrades and structural repairs under the city's 10-year maintenance agreement, with crews now set to begin similar work on the Northwest Tower later this year.

City Announces Closures for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

MANHATTAN, Kan. — City Hall and other municipal administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal business hours will resume at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, though residents can continued to access essential services and bill payments through the city's official website during the holiday.

Flint Hills Discovery Center Plans Kansas Day Festivities

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Flint Hills Discovery Center will celebrate the state’s history on Saturday, Jan. 24, with a Kansas Day event featuring live animal encounters and educational activities about state symbols. The center also opened registration for spring programs, including a "Walk & Talk: Snow Birds" nature guide at Sunset Cemetery, and announced a limited-time venue rental discount for bookings made in January.

Sunset Zoo Launches 'Love Bites' Fundraiser and Art Event

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Sunset Zoo is preparing for Valentine’s Day with the return of its "Love Bites" promotion, allowing donors to name a cockroach after an ex-partner before it is fed to a sloth bear. The zoo also announced a "Painting with the Animals" event for Jan. 24, where registered guests can create art while interacting with a resident chinchilla.

Volunteers Sought for City Advisory Boards

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The City of Manhattan is accepting applications from residents interested in filling vacancies on various advisory boards and committees. Open positions are available on several key bodies, including the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Human Rights Advisory Board, and the Historic Resources Board, with applications available via the city's website.

Source: MHK Insider Newsletter