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Several sets of new playground equipment are located around Light Park.

Randall Girls Scout Cabin

The new home for Girls Scout activities in Liberal.

Light Park Pavillion

Now completed... The pavillion will be the site for this summer's weekly "Picnic in the Park".

Light Park Improvements!

Come see the many improvements made to Light Park!

About Liberal, Kansas

 

A little bit about the history of Liberal, Kansas

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Employment Opportunities

 

Are you looking for a different career?  Check out the available Jobs & Career opportunities.

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Quick FAQ

What Are The Hours Of The Water Park?

Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day

SEASON ENDS ON LABOR DAY

Phone:(620) 626-0187

Hours:

1 - 8 P.M. on Saturday
1 - 7 P.M.  on Sunday

What events are going on in Liberal?

You can view the official Chamber of Commerce event feed here.

How Do I Apply For A City Job?

You can apply online or pickup an application at City Hall, which is located at 324 North Kansas Avenue.

How Do I Pay an electric bill

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What hours are you open?

City Hall is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday.  The Utility Billing counter is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

How Do I Report a problem

Education

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Liberal High SchoolSince 2000, Liberal has invested 23.6 million dollars in education to either build new facilities or remodel existing buildings. The public school system consists of a senior high school, two intermediate schools, two middle schools, seven elementary schools and provides a speech clinician, special education, and a full-time psychologist. The Liberal Senior High School offers two major graduation programs: College Prep and Tech Prep (2+2).

On July 1, 2008, the Seward County Community College and Southwest Kansas Area Technical School merged and are now the Seward County Community College and Area Technical School. The merger provides Liberal, southwest Kansas, and surrounding communities in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado and New Mexico with expanded educational opportunities. it also provides a more effective and efficient system of higher education, resulting in greater cost efficiencies.

Also part of Seward County Community College and Area Technical School is the Epworth Hospital Building. The building serves as the Allied Health Center, part of SCCC/ATS, including training in nursing, medical laboratory/technology and respiratory therapy.


Liberal has two Private Christian Schools; Southwest Kansas Christian Academy and Fellowship Baptist School which offer K-12 with accelerated education programs.


Area Education Resources

USD 480
401 N. Kansas
Liberal, Kansas 67905-0949
Phone: (620) 604-1010
Fax: (620) 604-1011

Seward County Community College & Area Technical School
1801 N. Kansas
PO Box 1137
Liberal, KS 67905-1137
Phone: (620) 624-1951 in Liberal
1-800-373-9951
Family Resource Center
840 North Washington
Liberal, KS 67901
Phone: (620) 629-4040

Head Start
Grace Lutheran Church
Sylvia Via
1200 W 11th
Liberal, KS 67901
Phone: (620) 624-9220



USD 480 School Enrollment

19933,93120024,419
19944,22820034,363
19954,31220044,711
19964,34520054,336
19974,28620064,423
19984,24220074,585
20004,21720084,393
20014,395



USD 480 School Demographics

Total Enrollment4,393
White22.6%
Black4.7%
Hispanic69.1%
Other3.6%

*2008-2009 school year

Seward County Community College & Area Technical School Demographics

Total Enrollment
1,656
Caucasian
64.7%
African American
2.1%
Hispanic
23.2%
Other
6.9%
Pacific Islander/Asian
2.2%
Native American
.9%


Female - 63.3%
Male - 36.7%
Under Age 24 - 77%
Over Age 24 - 23%
Students taking Online Classes - 30%
Enrollment Data Fall 2007

Parks & Recreation

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Birthday Party Service

Birthday Party Service

Have a birthday party without the work! The Rec Center offers birthday party packages from $55 to $105. All packages include setting up, running your party and cleaning up afterwards....

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Kansas Sampler Pictures

See photos of the Kansas Sampler Festival courtesy of the Kansas Sampler Foundation. Thank you to everyone who worked hard to make the festival a success! Visit the album here.

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Picnics in the Park

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Picnics in the Park are in Tobias Park (5th & Lincoln) every Wednesday at noon through July 25th. The concession stand sells hot dogs, chips and drinks. Each week features...

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New Banners

New Banners

City workers hung new street light banners on Kansas Avenue Tuesday morning.

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Commission Approves Public Transportatio…

The Liberal City Commission approved starting public transportation service with the help of a KDOT grant. Read the Leader & Times article here.

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Dr. Rory Howard

Southwest Medical Center announced the arrival of general surgeon, Dr. Rory Howard. Read more here.

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Kids Inc. Girls Basketball Sign-ups!

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Homecoming 2011

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Homecoming 2011. Go Liberal Redskins! Pictures after the break!

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This past week, residents and visitors of Liberal enjoyed the time spent at the 2011 Five State Fair! Pictures after the break!

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I'll Do It

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