Janae Talbott - Director
    331 East Wichita
    Russell, KS  67665
    (785) 483-4000 or (877) 830-3737
    Fax:  (785) 483-2827
    Email: rced@russellks.org 
 
 
 

Travel and Tourism Fact:
 
    Tourism has grown in Russell County 9.5% in the past 3 years!!!

6.1 Million Dollars were spent in Russell County last year from outside travlers/visitors!!!

   

Upcoming Events:
 
May 25th- Annual Alumni Hog Roast Fundraiser starting at 11am at the Lucas Community Theater!! Roast Hog with all the fixing, including some delicious baked beans.  Also Homemade Ice Cream!!!
 

June 1st- Russell County Relay For Life!!! Community Tailgate BBQ for Relay For Life starting at 5pm at the Russell High School!! Feed the whole family for $20!! Following the BBQ, Come and Join all of the activities that Relay For Life has planned!! Come One Come All!!

June 1st-2nd- FREE Fishing Days!! Residents and visitors can enjoy two days of free fishing at Wilson Lake!! No fishing license will be required!! 

June 4th- What's Up in Russell Coffee at the Russell County Fire District #5 Russell/Ellsworth County Emergency Management Office at 850 Elm Street in Bunker Hill, KS starting at 8:15am!!

June 6th- Ribbon Cutting at Angels Care Home Health from 4-7pm at their new location on Main Street!!!

(For a complete list of Events, please click on our Events Tab on the left-hand side of the page!) 

 
Serving the following cities in Russell County....

* Russell * Bunker Hill * Gorham * Lucas

* Luray * Waldo * Paradise * Dorrance