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To know Harper Kansas, you must know Rosalea, woman’s life spent preserving the prairies

info2022-02-27T14:21:11-06:00February 27th, 2022|

To know Harper Kansas... is to know Rosalea Hostetler and to know Rosalea... you have to know her hotel. Rosalea is a Harper native, and although she's left town a time or two in her 85 years of life, she says she's always felt this nudge to return. Rosalea says she's spent decades trying to preserve the history of her hometown. She hasn't given up yet, and it's safe to say she probably never will. "I feel sad... because I know what used to be here. I know it can rebuild and revive... Everything always changes," Rosalea said as she walked [...]

Johnson County sets public hearing date for large-scale solar farm regulations

info2022-02-27T14:20:33-06:00February 27th, 2022|

In the next step of what has already become a contentious issue, Johnson County commissioners examined the county Planning Commission’s recommendations for the rules on large-scale solar farms Thursday. The county commission only reviewed the recommendations and did not take any action, save to set a public hearing that commission Chairman Ed Eilert suggested could go on several hours and draw as many as 100 people, based on previous hearings and the volume of emails being received. Source: Prairie Village Post

‘Our hearts are heavy’ — Prairie Village sends thoughts to sister city Dolyna, Ukraine amid Russian invasion

info2022-02-27T14:20:13-06:00February 27th, 2022|

The ongoing invasion of Ukraine isn’t a distant concern for some Johnson Countians. Prairie Village’s sister city is Dolyna, located in the Ivano-Frankivsk oblast, or district, in the western part of the country, which has been under attack over the past 24 hours, according to news reports. Prairie Village Mayor Eric Mikkelson tweeted Thursday that the city’s thoughts and prayers are with their sister city and other residents of Ukraine. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Prairie Village’s friends and family in the Ukraine, including democratically-elected Ukrainian local officials in this delegation we hosted a few years ago, and all residents [...]

Bill Ebel will officially retire as Overland Park city manager March 1 — Here’s what happens next

info2022-02-27T14:19:35-06:00February 27th, 2022|

The process for finding Overland Park’s next city manager is about to get a lot more real. Outgoing city manager Bill Ebel will officially retire on Tuesday, March 1, and he just participated in his final city council meeting earlier this week. The city has outlined the early steps of what filling this prominent role will look like. Source: Prairie Village Post

Despite pandemic setbacks, Lenexa enjoys high development growth, community gatherings, high satisfaction ratings

info2022-02-27T14:19:10-06:00February 27th, 2022|

Lenexa in 2021 saw high resident satisfaction, a return of some popular local events and continued growth and development at some much-watched sites, including the Lenexa Public Market and City Center. These were some of the key takeaways in a virtual State of the City video released Wednesday by the city. Mayor Mike Boehm had been set to give an in-person address earlier this month during a Lenexa Chamber of Commerce luncheon, but that event was canceled due to rising COVID-19 cases at the time. Here are a few takeaways from the State of the City... Source: Prairie Village Post

Take a deep data dive into Overland Park’s incredible growth the past 40 years

info2022-02-27T14:18:32-06:00February 27th, 2022|

The Johnson County city, founded with 13 square miles in 1960, now encompasses 75 square miles. Overland Park's population has surged from about 28,000 at its founding to almost 202,000. Development has followed. Check out the graphics below to track the city's evolution.... Source: Kansas City Business Journal

Olathe hopes new apartments help kick-start downtown revitalization

info2022-02-27T14:17:43-06:00February 27th, 2022|

Olathe hopes a new apartment complex will kick off a downtown revitalization. Earlier this month, Indianapolis-based Milhaus opened its $37 million, 228-unit Arrello Apartments at the site of the former Olathe Public Library's downtown branch, at the southeast corner of Park and Chestnut streets. It's the downtown's first residential development in more 30 years and the catalyst for revitalization efforts in the core, city spokesman Cody Kennedy said. "With new residents coming to the downtown area, we hope to see more small businesses coming in, not only for residents of downtown, but for other travelers as well," said Kennedy, the city's [...]

Kansas to get $190 mill in opioid settlement with distributors to combat addiction

info2022-02-27T14:16:20-06:00February 27th, 2022|

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced Friday that the nation's top pharmaceutical distributors reached a $26 billion opioid settlement to help fund the nation to treat and prevent opioid addiction. Under a state law enacted last year, the money received from this settlement will be used to address substance abuse and help ensure addiction services are provided through the state. Source: KSN-TV

Roeland Park to keep its indoor mask mandate

info2022-02-27T14:15:04-06:00February 27th, 2022|

Despite new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on indoor masking, Roeland Park says it will keep its indoor mask mandate until at least March 16. Almost 7,000 people live in Roeland Park, and a lot more drive through it. When those people stop at a Roeland Park business, they must wear a mask. Masks are required in any business or facility – the exceptions are private residences, schools, and places of worship. This has been in place since January. Source: KMBC.com

Prairie Village indoor mask mandate to expire next week; Mission’s ends Wednesday

info2022-02-27T14:14:37-06:00February 27th, 2022|

The indoor mask mandate in Prairie Village will now expire March 1 instead of March 16. City council members unanimously approved that change Tuesday. They also voted to return to hybrid meetings instead of all virtual. Mission's indoor mask mandate runs out Wednesday. The changes come as new COVID-19 cases continue to drop. Source: KMBC.com

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