Communications

The Communications Strategist is responsible for managing, planning, organizing and directing the city's public information and communications programs and activities consistent with the values, goals and positive image of the City of Bismarck. This includes the development and implementation of internal and external communications plans, documents and presentations. 

Media Kit 

(Updated October 1, 2025)

Click on the thumbnail to access the City of Bismarck's Media Kit. This document serves as a starting point for information about the services Bismarck's municipal government provides each day. This living document was last updated on October 1, 2025 (PDF)

City of Bismarck News Releases

Area Media Organizations

• Bismarck Tribune
• Buffalo's Fire
• Dakota Media Access
• iHeartRadio
• Inforum Bismarck
• KFYR TV
• KXMB TV
• North Dakota Monitor
• Prairie Public
• Townsquare Media

City of Bismarck Social Media Platforms

• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Threads
• X (Formerly Twitter)
• YouTube

Our Story

• Bismarck City Portrait
• Timeline of Bismarck History

Staff Contact Information

• Kalen Ost has served as the City of Bismarck Communications Strategist since 2022. To reach him via phone please call 701-355-1306 or try the Administration main line at 701-355-1300.
  • Kalen's Episode of Bismarck Insights
  • Kalen's Episode of These Are Your Neighbors
• Kelsey Stotz has served as the City of Bismarck Communications Officer since 2026. To reach her via phone please call 701-355-1308 or try the Administration main line at 701-355-1300.