Welcome to Melvern

Welcome to the official site for the City of Melvern, Kansas. We are located on K-31 highway 4 miles north of I-35 (exit 160) and 3 miles east of US 75 bordered by the Marais des Cygnes River. The surrounding rural countryside is made up of creeks, native timber, crop and pasture land. Two branches of the BNSF Railroad come together here. We have close access to several Federal Reservoirs with Melvern Lake being located only 4 miles west of town. The community is very active and committed to maintaining the friendly rural values while moving into the future. While you visit the site, check out the local businesses, recreation opportunities and read our town history.

Community Events

Monday Night Hamburgers Every Monday in July from 5:30-7PM (Melvern Community Center)

Adult Senior Quarter Bingo  Every 3rd Friday from 1-3PM (Melvern Community Center) Aug 21, Sept 18, Oct16, Nov 20, Dec 18

Harvester’s Every 3rd Thursday at 9AM (Melvern Community Center)
Next Date:
July 16, 2026

Council Meeting August 3rd at 7PM (Melvern City Hall)

City Court August 5th at 6PM (Melvern City Hall)

City Hall Closed Labor Day (September 7th)
Columbus Day
(October 12th)
Veteran’s Day
(November 11th)

Melvern City Hall

Utility Accounts

The City of Melvern provides Water, Sewer, and Trash.

Utility Bills are due by the 10th of the month. There is a $5.00 late fee after the 10th. Unpaid accounts after the 21st are subject to disconnection. There is a $50.00 reconnection fee.*

New Accounts – There is a Non-Refundable $100 Administration Fee for all NEW accounts. Click Below for New Account Application.

*The City of Melvern contracts with the Credit Bureau of Kansas and Kansas Set Off to collect Past Due Accounts.

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DOG TAGS

Dog Tags are due Annual by January 31st along with a copies up to date Rabies Certifiaction.

There is no charge for Dog Tags if turned in by January 31st. If Dog Tags are not turned in by the due date, there will be a $50 fine acessed per dog.

Click the link below to view the Dog Tag Application and Ordinance No. 466

Melvern Municipal Court

Phone: 785-549-3447
Fax: 785-549-3286

NEW EMAIL: melverncourt@melvernks.com

Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month @ 6:00 PM (City Hall)

Try our online court payment below!

2026 Court Dates

Jan. 7, 2026                       July 1, 2026
Feb. 4, 2026                       Aug. 5, 2026
March 4, 2026                   Sept. 2, 2026
April 1, 2026                      Oct. 7, 2026
May 6, 2026                       Nov. 4, 2026
June 3, 2026                      Dec. 2, 2026

Cemeteries

Melvern Cemetery – Located 1 mile West of Melvern on HWY K-31.  Plots can be purchased at Melvern City Hall.

Pleasant View Cemetery – Located 3 miles East of Melvern. For questions about plots call/Text Bobbie Reeves at 785-248-4073.

Central (Sutton’s) Cemetery – Located 4 miles Northwest of Melvern. Plots can be purchased at Melvern City Hall.

Community Resources

General Public Transportation
Call 785-528-4906 Monday-Friday 7AM-5PM (Fee Based on Miles)

Osage County Resources – To learn more about the Tax Rebate Program and other Resources, click the link below.