The summer 2026 issue of Inside Gardner will arrive in mailboxes soon, but you can read it now at gardnerkansas.gov/InsideGard…. Topics include: ☑️Residents Help to Reduce Inflow and Infiltration ☑️Mayor's Message ☑️2026 Independence Day Festival ☑️Food Truck Requirements ☑️Be A Good Neighbor Campaign for Fireworks Season ☑️2026 Water Quality Report ☑️Moonlight Road Railroad Crossing Study Open House on June 23 ☑️Parks and Recreation Programs and Activities Check it out today!

🚨 OPEN HOUSE: Moonlight Road Railroad Crossing Study Join us Tuesday, June 23, from 5–7 p.m. at Gardner City Hall Council Chambers (120 E. Main St.) to review potential improvement options for the Moonlight Road/BNSF rail crossing and share your feedback. The study will evaluate grade-separation alternatives to reduce conflicts among trains, vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists while improving safety and mobility. Your input matters, so we hope to see you there!

🚨 Reminder: The 175th Street Improvement Project Open House is happening TODAY! 📅 Tuesday, June 9 🕔 5:00–7:00 p.m. 📍 City Hall Council Chambers, 120 E. Main St. Learn about planned improvements, review project details and share your feedback. There will be no formal presentation, so just drop in when you can. We hope to see you there!

💪 The mud is calling! Gardner Grind returns Aug. 8 at Celebration Park with obstacles, water features and plenty of messy fun. Register by July 12 to guarantee your 2026 event shirt. Ages 7-107 welcome! 🏃 gardnerkansas.gov/gg

🌽 The Gardner Farmers Market season is officially underway! Celebrate the opening of the 2026 market season with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at 4 p.m. at Cornerstone Park (215 N. Center St.). Following the ceremony, the market will remain open until 7 p.m. and feature a variety of local offerings, including fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, crafts, jams, honey and more.

🚧Open House Reminder: Learn about the upcoming 175th St. roadway improvements and share your feedback with the project team! 📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026 🕔 5–7 p.m. 📍 City Hall Council Chambers, 120 E. Main St. Stop by anytime. No formal presentation. Details: roadway expansion, new signals, turn lanes, sidewalks and trails. We hope to see you there!

🥎🏆 State champs, stand up! Congratulations to the Gardner Edgerton Blazers Softball Team on bringing home the 6A State Championship! Your grit, hustle and teamwork lit up the season and made the Gardner community proud every step of the way. You didn’t just play the game, you blazed the trail straight to the top. Congrats, champs! 🎉

🚧TRAFFIC ALERT!🚧 Beginning today, June 1, construction of a new roadway serving the new school development will cause intermittent lane closures on Kill Creek Road between 159th Street and Mustang Street. Flaggers will be on site to direct traffic. Work is expected to be completed by the end of the day on Friday, June 5. Motorists should use caution and expect minor delays.

🎉 Our Independence Day Festival lineup is here! 🇺🇸 Headliner Josh Ross is joined by rising star Karley Scott Collins and local favorites Big Time Grain Co. for an unforgettable celebration of America’s 250th birthday! 🎸🎆 FREE live music, food, activities & fireworks, so bring your friends and family! Watch the video for a sneak peek 👀 #GardnerKS #IndependenceDay #July4th #JoshRoss #KarleyScottCollins #BigTimeGrainCo

Small landscaping changes can make a big impact! 🌿💧 The City of Gardner offers funding assistance for approved stormwater projects like rain gardens, native landscaping and rain barrels. 💰 Get reimbursed for up to 50% of eligible costs (subject to approval & funding availability). Apply today: gardnerkansas.gov/stormwater…

🇺🇸 In honor of National #MilitaryAppreciationMonth, Gardner’s Hometown Heroes banners are going up in downtown! As we recognize those who have served and continue to serve, applications are still open if you’d like to honor a military hero with a banner of your own. 🎖️ Apply: gardnerkansas.gov/hhbannerfo… #HometownHeroes #GardnerKS

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay #WeRemember #ForeverGrateful

City of Gardner offices will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

🚧 Public Works Week is here! “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community” recognizes the work happening behind the scenes to keep Gardner connected, safe and moving forward. Shoutout to our Public Works team for all they do! 👏 #PublicWorksWeek #NPWW #RootedInService #PoweredByCommunity

The Gardner Farmers Market returns Thursday, May 21! 🌽 Shop local every Thursday from 4–7 p.m. at Cornerstone Park (215 N. Center St.) for fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, honey, crafts, jams & more. Brought to you by the Gardner Grange! 🛍️

Join us to learn more about the upcoming 175th Street roadway improvements in the area and share your feedback with the project team! 🗓️ Tuesday, June 9 🕔 5:00–7:00 p.m. 📍 City Hall Council Chambers, 120 E. Main Street This is an open house format, so come and go at your convenience. No formal presentation will be given. Project highlights include: ✔️ Reconstruction of 175th Street between the I-35 northbound ramps and east of Clare Road ✔️ Improvements to Clare Road between 178th Street and north of 175th Street ✔️ Expansion to a four-lane, median-divided roadway ✔️ New traffic signals at 175th Street & Clare Road and 175th Street & future Harmony Road ✔️ Dedicated left- and right-turn lanes ✔️ New sidewalks and trails for improved connectivity We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your input!

🎓 Graduation day is almost here for the Gardner Edgerton High School Class of 2026! Congratulations, Blazers. Your community is proud of all you’ve accomplished and excited for what’s ahead. 💙🤍 #GEHS #ClassOf2026 #GardnerProud @GEHSBlazers @GardnerEdgerton

Some jobs demand courage, patience and service every single day. National Police Week is a time to recognize law enforcement officers everywhere for the work they do to support their communities. Thank you, @GardnerKSPolice, and all who serve. 💙

🚧TRAFFIC ALERT UPDATE!🚧 KDOT has informed us that the ramp closures on the east side of the Gardner Road Bridge, initially scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, will now occur on Friday, May 15, due to a delay in the materials needed to install the signals at 175th Street and I-35. (See previous post for additional information concerning the closures.)