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Crawford County enters new highway pilot program

info2022-05-12T07:40:28-05:00May 12th, 2022|

Keith Browning, a road engineer with the Kansas Association of Counties, spoke Tuesday with the Crawford County Commission about a new pavement management system. Browning, recently retired as the director of Douglas County Public Works with over 25 years of experience, facilitates communication and education between counties and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) on road issues and transportation matters. “I am trying to encourage this around the state,” said Browning. “A lot of money is spent to maintain our roads, and the goal is to have the best pavements possible with the resources available.” According to Browning, his system is [...]

Pittsburg discusses fund allocation and Section 8 payment standards

info2022-05-12T07:07:21-05:00May 12th, 2022|

The Pittsburg City Commissioners met today to discuss the allocation of Revolving Loan Funds and Section 8 payment standards. Primarily, the commissioners discussed allocating $30,000 from the RLF to support infrastructure improvements to Blue Spoon Properties. Commissioners also voted to raise the Section 8 payment standard as rent prices rise in the area. Quentin Holmes, Director of Community Development and Housing stated: “It’ll really open up opportunities for those who need the program and the landlords in town who had to increase their rent.” Source: KOAMKOAM

Girard outdoor projects are in the works

info2022-05-12T07:06:03-05:00May 12th, 2022|

City officials in Girard are planning to make it a healthy summer. A number of outdoor projects are in the works. This first is a new disc golf course located between the Crawford Hills Municipal Golf Course and the County Fairgrounds. Also, the city pool, which is set to open Memorial Day Weekend, is getting a new splash pad. And, city crews will soon begin work on resurfacing the tennis courts at the skatepark, which will then be used for pickleball. "I'm glad to see, we want to give people some exercise, basically for health type purposes, get out and get [...]

Brown County takes steps to protect county as wind energy topic heats up

info2022-05-12T07:34:37-05:00May 12th, 2022|

The Brown County Commissioners took steps to protect the county as the wind energy topic heats up. Clif Heiniger presented the commissioners with a letter signed by 143 residents who were concerned about wind turbines being present in the county. Heiniger told commissioners most of the signees were rural resident and cited everything from visual, noise, electronic interference to reasons they didn't want the turbines. He also noted that property values would suffer with large wind turbines in the area. A member of the Brown County Glade Watch - as the group of concerned citizens has named themselves - Heiniger told [...]

Brown County takes steps to protect county as wind energy topic heats up

info2022-05-12T07:39:32-05:00May 12th, 2022|

The Brown County Commissioners took steps to protect the county as the wind energy topic heats up. Clif Heiniger presented the commissioners with a letter signed by 143 residents who were concerned about wind turbines being present in the county. Heiniger told commissioners most of the signees were rural resident and cited everything from visual, noise, electronic interference to reasons they didn't want the turbines. He also noted that property values would suffer with large wind turbines in the area. Source: hiawathaworldonline.com

Miami County Clerk’s office invites public to attend ‘Election 101’

info2022-05-12T07:35:18-05:00May 12th, 2022|

The public will have the opportunity to learn more about what goes into putting on an election in Miami County during “Election 101” as the 2022 election draws closer. The Miami County Clerk/Election Office is holding the information session at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, in the commission chambers at the Miami County Administration Building, located at 201 S. Pearl St. in Paola. County Clerk/Election Officer Janet White said after a short presentation, the public will have the chance to ask questions and cast a fun ballot. Elections, ballot boxes, redistricting and other related topics have been in the news of [...]

JoCo planners rebuff county commission’s urging to make solar farm rules less restrictive

info2022-05-12T06:58:04-05:00May 12th, 2022|

A set of rules that would govern how utility-scale solar farms are planned in Johnson County was bounced back to the county commission Tuesday by planning board members, who insist their tighter regulations – and not the commission’s suggestions for less restrictive measures – are the right way to go. In so doing, the Johnson County Planning Commission rejected most of the county commission’s recommendations made at a public hearing in April. It’s the latest turn in a much-watched back-and-forth that has taken on political overtones as the county considers regulating a growing industry for which it currently has no guidelines. Source: [...]

Shawnee rejects Sundance apartment project after hearing neighbors’ opposition

info2022-05-12T06:55:55-05:00May 12th, 2022|

A 239-unit apartment complex proposal that has drawn the adamant opposition of its nearest neighbors was unanimously denied rezoning Monday night by the Shawnee City Council. The Sundance Shawnee project, at Johnson Drive and Woodland Drive, would have consisted of a mix of one- two- and three- bedroom apartments on 21 acres in a mostly undeveloped field near a former quarry in northwest Shawnee. Its developer, Minnesota-based Timberland Partners, characterized it as designed for young professionals who eventually want to own their own homes. Ryan Sailer, vice president of real estate development with Timberland, said the company took pains to design [...]

Allen County health leader reflects on pandemic

info2022-05-12T07:36:34-05:00May 12th, 2022|

Health department officials tackled a lot of extra responsibilities because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rebecca Johnson, director of the Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Department, told county commissioners on Tuesday. Johnson submitted her department’s annual budget request, asking for $115,000 from Allen County. That’s the same amount received last year. With her request, Johnson also provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic forced her staff to take on numerous additional duties, but the department received state and federal grants to offset much of the costs of that increased workload. Source: The Iola Register

Allen County community hears placemaking plan

info2022-05-12T07:37:00-05:00May 12th, 2022|

In a small town, everyone always seems to know what’s wrong — and how to fix it. The thousand conversations over coffee, in backyards, or in the grocery store parking lot are all unique but all the same. They’re greeted with head nods, grumbles of frustration. If only everyone else would listen! A thousand kings and queens looking for their subjects. Which is why when several dozen area residents gathered at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center Monday evening to discuss the future of Allen County, the stakes seemed high. Here was a chance to get everyone pulling in the same direction. [...]

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