Russell Housing Authority

03/23/2026

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03/23/2026

Russell Housing Authority is accepting applications for our Maintenance Lead position. Applications are available at the office located at 330 W 4th St / Russell, KS 67665 or by emailing [email protected]. The position will be open until filled. RHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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09/22/2025

Please take this advice to heart. If someone tells you not to talk to family or friends, they do not have your interests in mind. Scamming older people and people who are not tech-savvy is a serious problem, and everyone should be made aware of how it happens. Talk to your loved ones who may be vulnerable and help them recognize how these perpetrators work. If you have been a victim, there is no shame in having wanted to be a good person. Help spread the word about how this happens, and you may be able to prevent others from falling victim.

August 2025

We recently took another report of an "elderly" person who was scammed ($13,000).

After receiving an alert on the cell phone and calling the number, a confident and convincing official-sounding person explained how someone had hacked the Amazon account, which was connected to a bank account, and an investigation was underway by federal banking authorities - nobody could be trusted, and don't talk to family, friends, or bank authorities as they were most likely invovled. THIS WAS ALL A LIE, but told in a fashion that it sounded real.

A trip to the bank to empty the life savings, followed by a drive to a Bitcoin machine, which had been explained as the only secure place to put the money. A picture of a driver's license had been sent to the scammers, and at least one app was installed on the cell phone. Again, don't tell your family or friends, and keep the scammers on the phone so they can hear everything you do.

Luckily, a clerk at the store knew what was happening and tried to stop our Allen County victim, but wasn't believed. The clerk quickly called our friends at the Butler County Sheriff's Office, and Deputy Weber responded. Deputy Weber arrived and quickly stopped any more money from being put into the bitcoin machine. "Only" $13,000 was lost; it had immediately been transferred out of the account as soon as it was put in. Thanks to the quick thinking and acting clerk and Deputy Weber, our victim still had some money to bring home.

For almost all of us, legitimate banks and businesses don't deal or take payments in gift cards, Google Play cards, or Bitcoin.

If something doesn't sound right, don't let a total stranger, not even a law enforcement officer, tell you to not talk to your family or trusted friends.

08/14/2025

https://krsl.com/sites/default/files/2025-07/__Entire%20Application%20Packet_07-02-25.pdf

07/07/2025

https://www.krsl.com/local/commodity-distribution-date-set-month

Government surplus commodities will be distributed in Russell at Parkside Manor and Russell County Food Pantry on Tuesday, July 29, from 9-11 am.

05/20/2025

* * Rescheduled * *
Commodity Distribution
Thu May 22
9AM - 11AM
Parkside Manor
* * Rescheduled * *

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05/19/2025

Commodity Distribution cancelled.

04/01/2025

Showers and storms will begin to develop after 6 PM in central Kansas and move to the east and southeast through the evening and overnight hours.

03/31/2025

03/31/2025

We are accepting applications for our one - four bedroom units. Stop by the Office located at 330 W 4th St in Russell to pick up an application.

Applications can be emailed upon request.

Call 785-483-3400 or send an email to [email protected] for more information.

03/25/2025

The Russell Housing Authority is seeking an Executive Director.

This position reports to the Board of Commissioners and manages a 78-unit public housing program. The Executive Director is responsible for the review and approval of applicants for housing, and collection of tenant rents and other charges. Ensures timely submission and accuracy of HUD required documentation, monitors for program compliance, and follows HUD policies and procedures. Monitors unit turnover for down time, make ready time, and lease up time for maximum rental income. Conducts annual NSPIRE standards inspections. Manage maintenance and custodial staff.

Ability to work independently, making appropriate decisions and judgements, and maintain confidentiality. Intermediate to advance experience with Microsoft Office products. Bachelor’s degree, or two years related experience and or training. Must maintain a valid driver’s license. Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications.

Please submit cover letter and resume to [email protected] or mail/deliver to Russell Housing Authority, 330 W 4th St, Russell KS 67665. Resumes will be accepted through April 11, 2025, or until position is filled.

EOE

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03/24/2025

Government surplus commodities will be distributed in Russell at Parkside Manor and the Russell County Food Pantry on Tuesday, March 25 from 9 to 11 AM.

Eligible participants may pick up commodities from one site only.

To be eligible for commodities, the household total monthly income must be below:

$2,322 - Household of One
$3,152 - Household of Two
$3,981 - Household of Three
$4,810 - Household of Four
$5,640 - Household of Five
$6,469 - Household of Six
$7,299 - Household of Seven
$8,128 - Household of Eight
For each additional family member add $830.