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LaHarpe digs new pump track

The first of a number of community projects kicked off over the weekend, with a team of volunteers gathering to help build a new pump track for bicycling enthusiasts. The group worked at the LaHarpe City Park Saturday and Sunday to mold an elaborate series of berms, rollers and tabletop fixtures, all made out of dirt. By Sunday afternoon, the entire track was laid, with most of the remaining work centered on contouring and compacting the dirt.
Source: The Iola Register

2020-10-15T07:30:46-05:00October 15, 2020|News|

The 2020 census count comes to an end Thursday. Here’s how that will affect Kansas and its cities.

After many challenges imposed this year by the coronavirus pandemic and innumerable twists from the White House, the 2020 census will come to an end Thursday night following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling Tuesday. The Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration could halt the 2020 census count ahead of schedule. People can fill out the census until 11:59 p.m. Oct. 15 by visiting 2020census.gov or responding via mail.
Source: Local News | Topeka Capital-Journal

2020-10-15T07:28:30-05:00October 15, 2020|News|

Traveling exhibit highlights rural America

The 5.4.7 Arts Center in Greensburg is ready to welcome a new exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution titled “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” thanks to work put in by Ann Dixon and Humanities Kansas. “The 5.4.7 Arts Center is blessed to be selected to host the Smithsonian exhibit ‘Crossroads: Change in Rural America,’ ” said director Ann Dixon. “This county has seen significant change over the past 13 years and we have all learned to envision for the future, engage everyone in planning for the future, and endeavor together to build sustainable rural communities.” The exhibit arrived Tuesday and will celebrate its grand opening from 3-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. It will be in town until Nov. 29.
Source: News – The Hays Daily News

2020-10-15T07:27:29-05:00October 15, 2020|News|

Hospital staffing and capacity a concern for Kansas communities as COVID-19 multiplies

Concerns are growing about adequate staffing levels and bed capacity at Kansas hospitals and nursing homes strained by rising COVID-19 cases. Hospitals in southeast Kansas already are struggling with capacity issues. Ascension Via Christi Hospital announced this week it would implement its surge plan and cease all elective surgeries because of a spike in cases in Crawford and Bourbon counties. Kansas Department of Health and Environment secretary Lee Norman said Tuesday most hospitals he has spoken with are staying ahead of the virus. He said as case numbers rise in a community, however, so will the strain on hospital staff.
Source: Kansas Reflector

2020-10-15T07:45:04-05:00October 15, 2020|News|

Wichita auto enthusiast travels long road through City Hall to start a tiny car lot

The Wichita auto enthusiast won City Council approval Tuesday to open a small car-sales lot near Central and West, after a lengthy stop-and-start process that’s been going on since July. The council action clears the way for up to four cars at a time to be sold on the parking lot at 4231 W. Central. Currently, that parking lot is shared by an automotive shop and a car upholstery business. The car lot will be separately operated from the other businesses by applicant Jeremiah Leathers, who’ll be leasing four parking spaces along with a small office in the upholstery shop.
Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

2020-10-15T07:35:22-05:00October 15, 2020|News|

Reno County limits mass gatherings after spike in COVID-19 cases

The Reno County Health Department issued its first COVID-19 emergency public health order since March, prohibiting mass gatherings of 100 or more people after a big spike in new cases. “It’s crazy. Like, I thought Hutch, well, it’s pretty small. You know what I’m saying, I didn’t think we’d have to do this again,” said Stephfon Hunter, a Hutchinson resident. Since October 4th, Reno County’s 14-day positive test rate jumped from 14.7% to 17.3%.
Source: KAKE – News

2020-10-15T07:33:27-05:00October 15, 2020|News|

Lawrence City Commission moves forward with draft strategic plan that will guide city budget decisions

City leaders are moving forward with a draft of the strategic plan that will guide budget decisions for the next two years, and more detailed discussions about how to accomplish the plan’s goals are forthcoming. As part of its work session Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission discussed key pieces of the strategic plan, which will update a plan created by the last commission in 2017. City officials said the plan would play an important role in the city’s budget process and prioritization of the city’s funding. “This is not meant to be a nice, pretty plan that we adopt and sit on the shelf,” Budget and Strategic Initiatives Administrator Danielle Buschkoetter said. “This is really intended to be the plan that really drives our day-to-day work, and everything that we do should be able to be tied back to the strategic plan.”
Source: LJWorld.com.

2020-10-14T06:36:32-05:00October 14, 2020|News|

Overland Park ranks among top 50 cities for millennials

Millennials represent the largest segment of the U.S. workforce, and as these young professionals assess where they might want to build a career and a life away from the office, a number of factors can shape their decisions. If you’re one of those young workers already living and working in Overland Park, this report says you’re in one of the top 50 cities for millennials. If you’re perhaps looking to take your talents to a new city, this research might help you find one that’s best for you. … Among the factors considered in the ranking are local public schools, crime, housing, nightlife, diversity, jobs, weather, cost of living, outdoor activities and commuting.
Source: Kansas City Business Journal – The Business Journals

2020-10-14T06:29:18-05:00October 13, 2020|News|

Reno County imposes new gathering restrictions due to COVID-19

Reno County officials agreed Tuesday to allow the re-imposition of a mass gathering limit within the county of a maximum of 100 people, based on a recommendation by local health officials. The Reno County Commission didn’t vote on the gathering limit – which includes multiple exceptions – but allowed an order proposed by Interim County Health Officer Karen Hammersmith to be stand. There was no discussion on Tuesday of implementing a local mask ordinance that is criminally enforceable, though various officials – from the hospital to clinics to schools superintendent to county commissioners – all pleaded with the public to wear them.
Source: Local – The Hutchinson News

2020-10-14T06:29:45-05:00October 13, 2020|News|
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