Kim Milliken is the new city clerk at Cedar Vale following her swearing-in on Monday.

Milliken currently lives at Independence and will move to Cedar Vale soon. She has three children, Chelsea, 18, who attends Coffeyville Community College; Michelle, 17, a senior at Independence High School; and Kristopher, 3.

Barbara Denney, city clerk for the past 10 years, has announced her retirement from city clerk’s position.

Milliken said she was excited about her new duties, noting that Cedar Vale is a beautiful town and she is enjoying getting to know everyone.