Barber County Health Department Monthly Schedule
Tuesday am -Wic Clinic/or by appointment
Tuesday pm- Footcare
Every 2nd week on Monday Footcare in Kiowa
Family Planning Clinic- once a month (day varies)
Covid vaccine offered by appointment
Allergy Clinic offered by appointment
Presumptive Eligibility for KanCare- by appointment only
Immunizations by appointment only
Pre-school and kindergarten physicals
Flu shot Clinic -starting each Oct.

MEETING: All Veterans Organization will meet the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall.

COMMUNITY CARRY-IN DINNER for seniors age 50 and over at Isabel Senior Center. Every third Thursday at 6:00 p.m. Come join us.

Notice to citizens of Medicine Lodge: Concerning the legal use of golf carts and ATVs (sometimes called side by sides) on city streets: ONLY licensed adults may operate these vehicles, when the vehicle is properly insured and has the appropriate license plate registered with the city.


NOTICE: To obtain a burn permit in Medicine Lodge, go to the City Office before burning. There is no charge and it is good for 30 days. Also, please remember to call the Sheriff’s Office and let them know the address.


MEETINGS: Sharon Fellowship Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Tuesday evenings 7pm at the Senior Center in the People's Bank building 106 Broadway St Sharon, KS 67138. Contact Randy C 620-930-8207.

NOTICE: Help and hope for family and friends of alcoholics. Join us at Al-Anon (adults) at 7 and Alateen (youth) at 6 in the basement of the Kiowa St. John’s Catholic Church rectory (house on corner of Main and 10th). For questions or possible transportation, please call (620) 899-3268 or email kiowaafg@gmail.com

NOTICE: If your house is within the ML city limits and needs a new 9-1-1 number, please contact the Stampede 4-H Club for a FREE set! Our club is providing free house numbers as a community service for emergency preparedness. Hardware is provided, and you can attach them or we can. Give us a call at 620-886-2244.
 

Fourth of July
Celebration
to be held in
Medicine Lodge
By Tammy McCain Lonker
The Gyp Hill Premiere
Medicine Lodge Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Fourth of July celebration on Friday, July 4, 2025 at the Barber County State Lake. Multiple events will be taking place throughout the day.
The day kicks off with a 5K Freedom Run. Registration will begin at 7:30 am on the east side of the lake. The run begins at 8:00 am. A pre-registration form can be found on the Medicine Lodge Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page. The cost is $20.
A free swim will be held at the Medicine Lodge Swimming Pool for individuals who enter the gates between 1-3pm.
A competition for the individual dressed most patriotically will be held at 5pm at the lake. An ice cream truck will be parked at the lake from 5-7pm. Kids’ games also begin at 5pm.
Registration for cornhold begins at 5:30pm with the start time set for 6pm.
Turtle races begin at 7pm and the egg toss at 8pm.
Fireworks will begin at dusk.