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Water Boil Advisory
11/7/2023
The following areas were effected: 200, 300 and 400 blocks of North 5th Street and Truman Drive.
Water Payments - more info
10/23/2023
Please click here to read or print more info regarding water payments.
Next Lancaster City Council Meeting
10/10/2023
The Lancaster City Council will hold the regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023 at 7:00 pm in Lancaster City Hall.
Lancaster City Clerk Position Open
10/6/2023
The City of Lancaster is currently accepting applications for the position of City Clerk. The City Clerk serves as the City Water Utility Clerk, City Treasurer, and Records Keeper. This full-time role takes place Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The ideal candidate for this position will be a self-starter with the ability to perform job duties with little oversight and possess excellent customer service skills.
Where should I make a water payment?
9/15/2023
A notice was posted at Exchange Bank stating any water payment received after October 15th in the bank's drop box, will be returned to you by mail, not given to the city. Due to the circumstances, the water department will only be applying late fees to payments received after October 27th. The city has ordered an outside drop box and hopefully it will be ready to use no later than October 19th. The lobby of City Hall will be open Monday thru Friday 8am-12pm 1pm-5pm please place your water payment in the city hall door slot.
Shop Local and keep your tax dollar home!
6/1/2023
Get a gift, gift card or gift certificate from one of Lancaster’s businesses. Keep your tax dollars at home working for you!
Hwy Detour on Schuyler Highway 136
5/15/2023
There is a construction detour on Schuyler Highway 136. Click here for a map. Bridge replacement. Thank you for your patience!
One Siren Down in Lancaster
4/4/2023
The City of Lancaster has one siren that is not working. Please have alternative ways of being notified of a tornado/emergency. We are sorry for the inconvenience and are working on arrangements for its repair.