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Debate continues on proposed city of Golden as public hearing nears

info2021-06-11T06:42:35-05:00June 11th, 2021|

For Jennifer Williams and the nearly 300 others who signed a petition to establish a new 9-square-mile third class city named Golden north of Hillsdale Lake in Miami County, the need is clear. The neighbors are concerned because of what is happening just north of the county line, where NorthPoint Development is working with the city of Edgerton to annex land for proposed industrial warehouses. Becoming a city would give them more control over potential rezonings and help them preserve their rural lifestyle. “We don’t want to wait until they infiltrate the Miami County border and it’s too late for us,” [...]

Labette County to look at improving wages, benefits

info2021-06-11T06:40:36-05:00June 11th, 2021|

Labette County departments are having difficulty filling positions, mostly because of starting pay, but there are other issues involved. Wages and benefits to county employees were topics of discussion Monday at the Labette County Commission meeting. The discussion served as a precursor for budget talks that could begin in earnest next week. 911 Director Brandy Grassl was first among department heads to speak Monday. She said supervisors want to address recruitment and retention of employees. The employee pool has shrunk, which many blame on the extended unemployment benefits that made it more profitable for people to stay home than work. Source: [...]

First-ever Prairie Village Art Walk will tell stories behind city’s sculptures, including new ‘Fifties Freedom’ piece

info2021-06-11T06:38:12-05:00June 11th, 2021|

A summer of art and activities is on its way to Prairie Village. The first-ever Prairie Village Art Walk kicks off on Friday, June 11, with a ribbon cutting for the “Fifties Freedom In The Village” sculpture at 71st Street and Mission Road. Jessie Cartwright, a Prairie Village resident and daughter of Anna Belle Campbell, who created the city’s iconic “Homesteaders” sculpture, pitched the idea for the art walk last winter. Cartwright and the Prairie Village Arts Council collected data on the city’s existing public art, created an art walk team and selected a geo-mapping app for the event. Source: Prairie [...]

Economic recovery program available

info2021-06-11T06:37:32-05:00June 11th, 2021|

A new lending program to bring long-term support to small businesses in Kansas is up and running. Marysville banker Leonard Wolfe said passage of the Small Business Economic Recovery Loan Program came easily in this year’s Kansas Legislature. It allows for part of the state’s idle tax funds to go into low-interest business loans through community banks, credit unions and farm credit institutions. Source: The Marysville Advocate

Parade of residents urges Overland Park to repeal pit bull ban as city weighs code change

info2021-06-11T06:36:10-05:00June 11th, 2021|

For Tori Shirah, the chance to share with Overland Park City councilmembers about her beloved pit bull terrier Gunther was bittersweet. ... Shirah was one of 25 people who spoke to the city council’s Public Safety Committee Wednesday night as the city begins to consider whether to repeal its 16-year-old ordinance banning pit bulls. All but one speaker on Wednesday supported the repeal. The speakers came from a variety of occupations. Tam Singer, CEO of Great Plains SPCA, advocated for repeal, as did Greg Musil, a development lawyer who said he’s fostered more than 100 dogs, of which a quarter were [...]

Statue is long overdue reminder of DeGeer’s place in Scott City history

info2021-06-10T21:16:48-05:00June 10th, 2021|

Maria DeGeer was a woman out of step with her time. She defied the female stereotypes of the late 1800s as a very opinionated person, pursuing causes that further advanced women in society and choosing to take control of her own life. It was those characteristics which brought her to Western Kansas where she founded Scott City and it was those same attributes which saw her leave less than a year later when shoved out of her rightful place by male members of the newly organized town company. It was because of DeGeer’s outspoken nature that she refused to let her [...]

All aboard the We-Go-Swing. Wheelchair users will enjoy this addition in Merriam park

info2021-06-10T08:14:12-05:00June 10th, 2021|

Merriam’s new We-Go-Swing has come to Chatlain Park, so people in wheelchairs can swing with others without leaving their chairs. The swing allows riders — including those in wheelchairs — to cooperate in making the device move. Other adaptive swings make people leave their wheelchairs in order to board the swing, the city said. At press time, a June 10 ribbon-cutting was scheduled at the park, 6300 Carter Ave., marking the first day of play. Source: Joco 913 News

Are slow-moving trains holding north Wichita back? No easy traffic fix on 21st Street

info2021-06-10T08:13:28-05:00June 10th, 2021|

In 2009, Wichita commuters celebrated the completion of a five-year, $150 million infrastructure project to elevate train tracks over busy downtown streets, cutting down on both travel times and vehicle emissions. The Central Railroad Corridor, which has saved commuters an estimated 2 million hours of travel time annually, was named one of America’s 10 best transportation projects of the year. By elevating tracks over First Street, Second Street, Central, Murdock and 13th Street, the overpass removed what the city deemed “a major obstacle to economic development in downtown Wichita.” Source: Wichita Eagle

Douglas County Commission approves development of new rezoning standards to protect agricultural land

info2021-06-10T08:11:32-05:00June 10th, 2021|

County leaders are moving forward with the creation of a new tool to evaluate rural rezoning requests and protect prime agricultural land. At its meeting Wednesday, the Douglas County Commission voted unanimously to initiate the process to develop an amendment to the zoning and land use regulations for unincorporated or rural areas. The amendment, once developed and approved, will establish a new system and standards to evaluate requests to rezone agricultural land to another use. Source: LJWorld.com.

Hutch Fall Fest will celebrate the Salt City

info2021-06-10T08:08:59-05:00June 10th, 2021|

Downtown partners announce Hutch Fall Fest. the festival will take place on Oct. 1 and 2. There will be three events as part of this festival. Hutch Rec, in a partnership with Downtown Hutch and the Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run, will host the inaugural Hutch Fall Fest, celebrating the Salt City. The event will have performances, music and food. The weekend kicks off on Oct. 1 with the 14th annual Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run & Classic Car Show. Source: Hutch News.

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