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Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department Easter Egg Surprise

April 9, 2020

Community Events

Each year, the Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department hosts its annual Easter Egg Hunt at Lincoln Park, drawing hundreds of children to gather brightly-colored eggs. Sadly, this year the event...

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Vote for Pittsburg in the STRONGEST TOWN contest!

March 9, 2020

City Press Releases

While basketball fans are gearing up for March Madness, the City of Pittsburg is going head to head in a bracket-based competition of its own for the title of “Strongest...

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Pittsburg makes “Sweet Sixteen” in Strongest Town in America contest

March 6, 2020

City Press Releases

PHOTO CREDIT: Courtesy of Michael Fienen Photography PITTSBURG, KS – While basketball fans are gearing up for March Madness, the City of Pittsburg is going head to head in a...

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Lucky Pup 5K to benefit the SEK Humane Society

March 2, 2020

City of Pittsburg

PITTSBURG, KS – Going for a run is great for your body and mind – it can relieve stress, improve fitness and lift your mood. Running alongside a four-legged friend...

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National Weather Service statewide tornado drill

March 2, 2020

City of Pittsburg

PITTSBURG, KS – The City of Pittsburg will participate in the National Weather Service Tornado Drill on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. The City of Pittsburg will run an audio test...

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A community conversation on housing and education

February 24, 2020

City of Pittsburg

PITTSBURG, KS – The Imagine Pittsburg 2030 (IP2030) Committee will host a Community Conversation on Thursday, February 27, from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, at Butler’s Quarters, 513 N. Broadway,...

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13th Annual Citizen’s Academy: Application Now Open

December 19, 2019

Police Department Press Release

The Pittsburg Police Department is currently accepting applications for our 13th Annual Citizens’ Academy.  The academy is designed to help citizens understand the inner workings of their local police department. ...

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Badges and Burgers 2019

November 15, 2019

Police Department Press Release

On Friday, November 22, 2019, the Pittsburg Police Department and the Pittsburg Fire Department will be hosting the annual Badges and Burgers event. The event will be held at Fire...

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Bike Registration Day

November 5, 2019

Police Department Press Release

The Pittsburg Police Department is hosting a Bike Registration Day on Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 12pm to 4pm. The Pittsburg Police Department would like to offer bike registration services...

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Pittsburg-based Atkinson Industries, Inc. to Celebrate 100 Years in Business

October 14, 2019

City Press Releases

PITTSBURG, KS – A company founded in Pittsburg, Kansas a century ago will celebrate 100 years in business this week. On Thursday, October 17, at 11:00 am, Atkinson Industries, Inc.,...

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