COMMUNITY FACTS: CITY GOVERNMENT: Form of Government: Council/Manager

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1 YOUR DESTINATION The economy of Russell is based primarily on agriculture with wheat gluten and ethanol manufacturing facilities located in the local industrial park. Russell County is also one of the leading petroleum producing counties in Kansas. Russell is a clean and beautiful farming community located just right off I-70. From historic structures, thriving business, diverse civic, education and religious options, hunting and fishing excursions, to the beautiful sunsets that can take anyone s breath away. Russell is the home of Robert Bob Dole (U.S. Senator) and Arlen Specter (U.S. Senator) when both men campaigned for the U.S. Presidency. Bob Dole was born and raised in Russell, and it remained his official place of residence throughout his political career. Russell Kansas is an experience you don t want to miss. COMMUNITY FACTS: City Founded: 1871 School District(s): USD 407 Russell County Zip Code: Area Code: 785 Population: 4,506 (2010 Census) Primary Population: Ages under %, %, %, %, 65-older 22.3% Median Income for a household: $31,804 Median Income for a family: $53,793 Zoning: City of Russell is zoned. County: Russell State: Kansas CITY GOVERNMENT: Form of Government: Council/Manager City Council: The city council is made of 8 representatives and a mayor City Council Meetings: First and Third Tuesday of each month unless Special Meeting called. The First Tuesday of each month by ordinance is a work study Regular City Council meetings held at the City Hall building at 4:30pm. City Departments: Clerk/ Treasurer, City Attorney, Electric, Public Works, Water/Wastewater, Sanitation, Police, Fire, and Community Development Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5pm Contact: City of Russell, PO Box 112, Russell, KS Phone: cityclerk@russellcity.org Website:

2 Rates: Trash:$11.00 per month and is picked up weekly Water: Residential rates: $22.50 per month plus a graduated rate for usage Rural Residential rates: $33.75 Electric: Residential rates: $5.50 = cents per KWh for the first 1,450 KWh + fuel clause adjustment Rural Residential rates: cents per KWh+fuel clause adjustment *Reconnection: $35.00 for after hours Sewer: $9.00 per month, $1.65 per 1,000 gallon Additional Services: Phone/Internet/Cable Company Serving Russell: Eagle Communications Nex-Tech *Russell does have fiber to the home Electricity/Water/Sewer/Trash Service in Russell: City of Russell Gas: Kansas Gas Business Development Incentives: Russell is an Economic Development Friendly City *Any requests in regards to utilities, infrastructure needs, etc. are made by request to the city council. *County Incentives: Rural Opportunity Zone Incentive, Revolving Microloan Program, and job creation incentives. Any additional requests may be made to the Russell County Economic Development Office and the Russell County Commissioners. *For Business Development, Expansion, Retention, and Succession services contact the Russell County Development Office at or rced@russellks.org. TRANSPORTATION: Russell Municipal Airport- General Aviation Airport located immediately southeast of the city limits on Beautiful Downtown Russell

3 Highway Old 40 business route. It has two runways, one concrete and one turf. Transportation Bus Hours of Operation: M-F 8:30am 6:00pm Saturday 9am-4pm Fees: $1 for each one way ride $22 for 25 rides. BUSINESS COMMUNTIY: Russell is a diverse economic environment with business in manufacturing, agriculture, retail, service, health, and oil production. Russell Area Chamber of Commerce: 507 N Main, PO Box 58 Phone: Fax: director@russellchamber.com Website: Facebook: Russell Chamber Commerce Bob Dole s House Russell Main Street: 507 N Main, PO Box 585 Phone: Fax: mainstreet@eaglecom.net Website: Facebook: Russell Main Street MEDICAL SERVICES: Russell County Health Department Russell Regional Hospital Russell Regional Hospital Physicians Clinic Russell Family Medical Care CIVIC GROUPS: American Legion Elks Club National Guard Armory Rotary Club VFW Chamber of Commerce Dream Theatre

4 CHURCH COMMUNTIY: Bible Baptist Church Calvary Chapel Assembly Church First Congregational Church Otterbein United Methodist St. John Lutheran Church St. Mary, Queen of Angels Trinity United Methodist ENTERTAINMENT: Russell Community Theater Dream Theater Public Library with public wifi and computers Attractions: Fossil Station Museum Deines Cultural Center Gernon House Heym-Oliver House Oil Patch Museum Carrie Oswald Well #1 Wilson Lake 4 Antiques Stores Community Events: Russell County Free Fair (End of July) Freedom Fireworks Celebration Flatland Car & Cycle Show (End of September) Brick, Broncs, BBQ (End of September) Christmas Wonderland (Thanksgiving Day-Christmas) Weinachtfest Prairiesta (Every 10 years) ROAR Art Show (October) Zeta Mu Craft Show (November) Lighted Christmas Parade (Saturday after Thanksgiving) Fossil Station Museum Russell Public Library Oil Patch Museum Deines Cultural Center RECREATION: Russell Memorial Park Swimming Pool Baseball Field Basketball Court

5 Tennis Courts Fossil Lake (great for fishing) Russell Municipal Golf Course-Nine hole bluegrass fairway Walking, Hiking and Biking trails, boating, fishing, hunting, camping and jet skiing located at Wilson Lake. Hunting: Pheasant, Quail, Prairie Chicken, Doves, Whitetail and Mule Deer, Turkey, and Waterfowl Fishing at Wilson Lake: Bluegill, Channel Catfish, White Crappie, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Striped Bass, Walleye, White Bass, White Perch Wilson Lake Great Fishing at Fossil Lake- Grab a fishing pole and lawn chair and enjoy the beautiful scenery Russell Recreation- Youth and Adult Programs, Clinics, Leagues and Programs. ( / russellrec.com) CONVENIENCES: Restaurants Gas Stations Body Shops Mechanic Shops Grocery Stores Banks Insurance Agents Post Office RV Parks Salons ATM Services Retail Stores Antique Stores Hotels Courthouse Russell County Courthouse Russell Post Office For information in regards to Russell County business incentives, loan programs, business development, community development or travel and tourism contact the Russell County Economic Development and Convention and Visitors Bureau at: Phone: rced@russellks.org Website: Facebook: Russell Kansas

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