Post Rock Rural Water will be conducting the routine burnout on the water system. During this process the water will be completely safe for consumption and use, although come customers will notice a stronger chlorine taste or odor and occasional water discoloration.
This process is scheduled to begin on or about July 20th and will take a few weeks for it to get thought our system.
See the notice from Post Rock Rural Water for more information and any other precautions you might need to take.
If you have any questions please contact City Hall. Thank you!
(Published in the Russell County News May 21, 2026)
ORDINANCE SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO. 228
AN ORDINANCE LIMITING THE NUMBER OF DOGS AND CATS PER HOUSEHOLD
IN THE CITY OF GORHAM, KANSAS AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE
On May 11, 2026, the Governing Body for the City of Gorham, Kansas, adopted Ordinance No. 228, which limits to four (4) the number of dogs and to four (4) the number of cats per household within the City of Gorham. Exception to the ordinance are for new puppies and kittens up to five (5) months of age, licensed veterinarian and those licensed to care for animals under the Kansas Pet Animal Act. The ordinance also establishes penalties for violation of the Ordinance.
A complete copy of this ordinance is available the City of Gorham’s website at gorham.krwa.net or may be viewed free of charge at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 125 Market St., Gorham, Kansas. Kenneth L. Cole, Gorham City Attorney, has certified this summary of the Ordinance to be legally accurate and sufficient.
City of Gorham, Kansas
(Published in the Russell County News February , 2026)1t
ORDINANCE NO. 227
AN ORDINANCE DEFINING AND REGULATING FENCES
WITHIN THE CITY OF GORHAM, KANSAS
On February 9, 2026, the Governing Body for the City of Gorham, Kansas, adopted Ordinance No. 227, which defines and regulates the height, location and construction material of fences within the City of Gorham. The ordinance also establishes penalties for violation of the Ordinance. The Ordinance is effective immediately for newly constructed fences and effective August 15, 2026 for existing fences that do not conform to the ordinance requirements.
A complete copy of this ordinance is available at gorham.krwa.net or may be viewed free of charge at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 125 Market St., Gorham, Kansas. Kenneth L. Cole, Gorham City Attorney, has certified this summary of the Ordinance to be legally accurate and sufficient.
(Published in the Russell County News January 22, 2026)1t
AN ORDINANCE DEFINING NUISANCES AND ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES IN THE CITY OF GORHAM, KANSAS AND REVOKING ORDINANCES 121 AND 141
On January 12, 2026, the Governing Body for the City of Gorham, Kansas, adopted Ordinance No. 226 which define public nuisances and establishes procedures for the abatement of nuisances and assessment of the costs of abatement in the City of Gorham. This ordinance revokes ordinances 121 and 141.