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Where can I volunteer?

  • The Hillsboro Recycling Center relies on volunteers during its open hours. Contact Paul Jantzen at 620-947-5433 for more information.
  • The Hillsboro Lions Club is a community service organization that takes on many projects throughout the year. Contact David Wienck at david@shredks.com for more information.
  • The Hillsboro Kiwanis Club: is a community service organization that takes on many projects throughout the year. Click here for more information.
  • The City of Hillsboro has several Boards and Commissions that are served by volunteers. These include Board of Zoning Appeals, Hillsboro Community Planning & Development Commission, Convention & Visitor‚Äôs Bureau, Hillsboro Airport Board, Hillsboro Housing Authority, Hillsboro Recreation Commission, Hillsboro Tree Board, Hillsboro Museum Advisory Board, Hillsboro Community Medical Center Board, Marion County Economic Development Council and Hillsboro Public Library. If you are interested in serving, contact the city office (947-3162) or Mayor Delores Dalke (947-2321).
  • For a list of more non-profit organizations in Marion County, click here.

What social services are available?

  • 4-H Extension Office
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Marion County
    • 101 N. Thorp, Marion
    • 620-382-3800
  • Community Planning Team/Communities in Schools of Marion County
    • 812 E. A, Hillsboro
    • 620-947-3981
  • Main Street Ministries
    • 415 S. Main, Hillsboro
    • 620-947-3393
  • Marion County 4-H Horse Project
    • 620-924-5254
  • Marion County Food Bank
    • 620-382-3418
  • Marion County Home Care
    • 535 S Freeborn St., Marion
    • 620-382-3690
  • Marion County Substance Abuse Board
    • 620-382-2903
  • Morning Star Ranch
  • Prairie View


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Where are the senior centers?

  • Goessel Senior Center
    • 520 S. Main, Goessel
    • 620-367-2275
  • Hillsboro Senior Center
    • 212 N. Main, Hillsboro
    • 620-947-2304
  • Lehigh Senior Center
    • 111 S. Prospect, Lehigh
    • 620-483-4131
  • Lincolnville Senior Center
    • 216 W. Main, Lincolnville
    • 620-924-5439
  • Marion Senior Center
    • 309 S. Third, Marion
    • 620-382-2942
  • Peabody Senior Center
    • 106 Walnut, Peabody
    • 620-983-2226
  • Ramona Senior Center
    • 620-965-2250
  • Tampa Senior Center
    • 620-965-2278


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What else is there for senior citizens to do?

Learning in Retirement

Learning in Retirement is a series of seven Friday morning sessions held on the Tabor College campus each semester. A variety of interesting and educational topics are covered by guest presenters. The meetings are held in the ground-level Wohlgemuth Music Education Center on the northwest corner of Tabor's Hillsboro campus.

The Fall 2012 series will begin Sept. 28 and end Nov. 30. The fee to attend is $4 per person per meeting, which is payable at the door. Series memberships are also available for $15 per person, or $29 per couple.

For more information, contact Learning in Retirement Director Connie Issac at 620-947-5964 or conniei@tabor.edu.

Where are the post offices in Marion County, and what are their hours?

  • Burns Post Office
    • 111 N. Washington Ave
    • 620-726-5217
    • Mon-Fri 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
  • Cedar Point Post Office
    • 102 Main St.
    • 620-274-447
    • Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 12:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m., Sat 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
  • Durham Post Office
    • 508 Douglas
    • 620-732-3411
    • Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
  • Florence Post Office
    • 302 Main
    • 620-878-4447
    • Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Sat 8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m.
  • Goessel Post Office
    • 207 E. Main
    • 620-367-8401
    • Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
  • Hillsboro Post Office
    • 201 N. Main
    • 620-947-3631
    • Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  • Lehigh Post Office
    • 112 W. Main
    • 620-483-3592
    • Mon-Fri 1:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 1:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Sat 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  • Lincolnville Post Office
    • 319 Adams
    • 620-924-5225
    • Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
  • Lost Springs Post Office
    • 125 Berry
    • 785-983-4813
    • Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
  • Marion Post Office
    • 423 E. Main
    • 620-382-2363
    • Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
  • Peabody Post Office
    • 105 W. 2nd
    • 620-983-2404
    • Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
  • Ramona Post Office
    • 215 N. D St.
    • 785-965-7171
    • Mon-Fri 7:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m., Sat 7:45 a.m.-8:45 a.m.


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Does everyone get residential delivery?

While residential delivery (homes, rural, and neighborhood collection boxes) is quite common in Marion County, there are some areas where it is not available. Contact your local post office (see above) for your community's details. Post office boxes are also available.

Where can I take music lessons?

Contact the Tabor College (620-947-3121) Music Department for available lessons. Or contact your local school district for music opportunities.

Where can I make food or clothing donations?

  • Et Cetera Shop
    • 109 N. Main St., Hillsboro
    • 620-947-3817
    • Donate lightly used clothing, toys, jewelry, appliances and more
  • Main Street Ministries
    • 415 S. Main St., Hillsboro
    • 620-947-3393
    • Donate nonperishable food items to Main Street Ministries' food bank


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What parades are conducted annually?

  • Marion County Fair Parade is located on Hillsboro's Main Street.
  • Old Settler's Day Parade is located on Marion's Main Street.
  • Hillsboro High School Homecoming Parade is located on Hillsboro's Main Street.
  • Marion High School Homecoming Parade is located on Marion's Main Street.

How can I get involved in local parent/child organized activities?

Hillsboro Public Library offers several programs throughout the year. Information can be viewed at the library's Website.
Check with your child's school for other upcoming events.

Where, what and when can I recycle?

The Hillsboro Recycling Center is located at 112 N. Birch St., and is open Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The First Mennonite Church operates the facility and accepts community volunteers to run the center. The materials accepted include corrugated cardboard, glass food and beverage containers, aluminum cans, steel cans, tin cans, magazines and catalogs, newspaper, office paper and plastic bottles #1 and #2.

Find other Kansas recycling programs at www.kansasrecyles.com for more recycling options.

Are there any churches?


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Church-related organizations

  • Main Street Ministries
    • 415 S. Main St., Hillsboro
    • 620-947-3393
  • Mennonite Brethren Foundation


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What is the population of Marion County?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2010 the population of Marion County is 12,660.

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