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Governor Laura Kelly announced today the 11 recipients of the Kansas Tourism Attraction Development Grants. The grants were presented by Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland on Friday, May 13, at an event at the Colby Events Center. “Tourism is the welcoming committee for new residents and businesses in our state,” said Governor Laura Kelly. “By continuing to develop vibrant travel destinations across Kansas, we are opening the door to more revenue and new economic growth in communities of all sizes.” The Attraction Development Grant Program is administered by Kansas Tourism, a division of the Kansas Department of Commerce. The grants assist in the expansion of sustainable, market-driven travel experiences within the state that will influence travel decisions, increase visitation to Kansas and generate economic impact resulting from the creation of jobs, capital investment and tax revenue.
Source: Kansas Department of Commerce
On Monday, May 16, leaders from the nation’s leading city, county, and state organizations kicked off Infrastructure Week (May 16-20) by sharing how game-changing federal investments in infrastructure are benefiting communities across the country. Local leaders know the needs of their communities better than anyone and are ready to invest in infrastructure that makes a difference at home. Six months after the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), officials at the state and local level are celebrating this historic investment and sharing the local perspective on infrastructure funding. IIJA includes $1.2 trillion — $550 billion newly appropriated — worth of investments to help rebuild and strengthen the infrastructure that keeps Americans and our economy moving.
Source: www.nlc.org
The city of Emporia officially dedicated its newest park and pickleball courts, Sunday afternoon. Reeble Park, located just west of Emporia Country Club, is named for Barney and Jane Reeble and features six pickleball courts. Mayor Becky Smith credited the Reeble Foundation for its “fundamental” contribution, making the park a reality. The pickleball courts cost around $300,000, with $60,000 of that coming from private donors, like the Reeble Foundation. “Pickleball is the next step in making us a regional destination,” she said. “The active pickleball community is what makes this worth it.”
Source: Emporia Gazette
It’s official. Beach season will be coming to Derby, as the City Council voted unanimously (8-0) to approve the proposed final phase of the STAR bond project – including a man-made, public access lagoon – at its May 10 meeting. With adoption of amendments to the STAR bond financing project plan and development agreement, the path was cleared for Derby Destination Development to move forward with a proposal to develop a lagoon and indoor water park, hotel, glamping site and more. Included amenities will primarily be located on a site directly northeast of the Derby Target store (near the intersection of Tall Tree and Rock Road).
Source: Derby Informer | News
Sedgwick County Emergency Management will test the attack function of their outdoor warning system on Monday, May 23. The system has both an alert function for severe weather, which is a steady tone, and an attack function, which is a rise and fall sound. Sedgwick County say that the attack function will be used for “enemy attack, air raids or other threats of that nature.” It is important to remember that the sirens are not meant to be heard indoors. They are meant for people who are outside and do not have any other means of receiving an alert.
Source: KAKE – News
Sunday, May 15, seems a perfect day to welcome a new K9 to the Pittsburg Kansas Police Dept, Rone. “He is a 2 year old German/Shepherd who was imported from Poland. Rone & his handler, Officer Zachary Dainty, completed a 6 week certification course through Patriot K9 & are certified in narcotics detection, human trafficking & suspect apprehension,” Pittsburg Kansas Police state in a release of information. Rone is certified through the North American Police Work Dog Association.
Source: KOAMKOAM
Action is underway to help foster economic development in Girard. Girard Main Street LLC has opened up grant applications for local businesses on the square. It was made possible thanks to a T-Mobile hometown grant the city received last year and a donation from GNBank. It’s designed to help current and future businesses in the square restore their properties and promote economic vitality. “We’ve got a few spots that are open on the square and we’ve got businesses that are doing great for businesses, but it’s just so expensive to put money in on some of these old buildings so to be able to have a main street program. We really want to help those businesses and to fill in spots on the square,” says Jessica Ripper, Girard Main Street LLC.
Source: KSNF/KODE
Prairie Village city leaders and YMCA officials updated community members recently on the status of a new potential community center on or near the site of the current Paul Henson Family YMCA near 79th Street and Mission Road. The project has been talked about in some form for years and was recently revived following a pandemic-induced pause. A community meeting Thursday at the Meadowbrook Clubhouse was the latest forum for residents to give their feedback and hear an update on current discussions.
Source: Prairie Village Post
The $16.5 million school bond project backed by district voters was launched Monday by Pittsburg school officials as they take aim at a 101-year-old section of Pittsburg Community Middle School that will be updated to meet the needs of the 21st century. District leaders kicked off the work with a ceremonial swinging of purple sledgehammers on the staircase in front of the 1921 facade of the school, which features enormous concrete pillars facing North Broadway Street. Corner Greer and Associates Inc. in Joplin is the architectural design firm for the project. Officials said the architecture of the building will be preserved while the inside will sport a modern look.
Source: www.joplinglobe.com
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