Developers of Stockholm Estates recently broke ground on the proposed 150-lot development that will bring to Lindsborg no fewer than 600 people and add a $40- to $50-million tax base in real estate, according to Derek Lee. Lee is one of the three developers…
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A Blue Valley mother has filed a complaint with the Kansas Attorney General’s Office, saying the district violated open meetings law when it decided how to start the school year — with older students learning online only. Laura Rozell, who has been pushing for schools to open and sports to resume during the COVID-19 pandemic, retained an attorney who served the district with a demand letter last week. The letter argues that the school board should schedule a meeting to vote on whether to approve the district’s plan.
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The Wichita Police Department announced the name for the department’s newest K-9 addition, a 2-year-old golden retriever Boomer. Det. Stephanie Neal selected the name from the top five names that were provided by the public.
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Hillsboro on Tuesday established a land bank for properties that have been abandoned, foreclosed, or are otherwise distressed. Its purpose is to eliminate blight, enhance neighborhood stability, create opportunity for affordable home ownership and rentals, and maintain property values. City council members Tuesday voted unanimously to establish the bank. Properties can be purchased or given to the land bank. The land bank can refuse to accept property.
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A property maintenance code would prevent one poorly maintained property from negatively affecting a neighborhood. Currently, it was reported, city codes include very little in this regard, though the city has encountered only a few issues over the years where such a code would have been beneficial.
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Having tried more than a month of education, the Hays Police Department will now give tickets to violators of the city’s mask ordinance. “For the most part we’ve gotten great feedback and cooperation, but there are some who just refuse to comply,” said Hays Police Chief Don Scheibler. “I’m not sure it’s fair for this business to lower the number of people they can have inside their business, while this business just packs them in.” The ordinance originally went into effect for people 8 and older on July 27 and expired Aug. 31. The city commissioners last week voted to extend the ordinance until Oct. 5. The commissioners called for enforcement.
Source: News – The Hays Daily News
With 30 days left to be counted in the U.S. census, Representatives of Johnson County and local municipalities are encouraging their residents to participate, particularly because an accurate census would ensure accurate representation. Local communities would also receive state and federal funding proportionate to their populations. Jody Hanson, director of public affairs and communications with the County Manager’s Office in Johnson County, said the county has been pushing residents to participate in the census through a nearly two-year-old initiative and the Johnson County Complete Count Committee, a collaborative with cities, school districts, chambers of commerce, nonprofits and faith-based organizations. “Johnson County Government is grateful to the CCC (Complete Count Committee) members and all of our community partners who have been helping educate Johnson County residents about the 2020 Census, including our local U.S. Census Bureau office,” Hanson said. “We also appreciate every household who has participated and encourage those who have not to do so in the next 30 days.
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With a vote 6-1 the Wichita Public Schools board of education voted to allow fall sports and activities, with restrictions. The restrictions include that students participating in “restricted” activities would be enrolled in MySchool Remote for the duration of their season, and two weeks following. Other restrictions include achieving all grading and attendance expectations, students would participate in academic tutoring or other intervention strategies that may be recommended to support academic success and students and coaches would commit to upholding personal hygiene strategies.
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City officials are bullish on Homefield LLC’s proposal to tear down the blighted former Schlitterbahn structures and erect a $350 million mixed-use development with sporting and entertainment uses. The project seeks $130 million in STAR bonds. Sporting Kansas City co-owner Robb Heineman shared more details Monday evening about his company’s plans for approximately 265 acres including and around the former water park at a Unified Government of Wyandotte County/ Kansas City, Kan., committee meeting.
Source: Kansas City Business Journal – The Business Journals
Saline County administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes will be continuing in his position after the county commission voted to offer him a contract extension. After an executive session at the commission’s Tuesday meeting, the commissioners voted 5-0 to offer Smith-Hanes an extension to his contract for one year. Smith-Hanes was hired in 2019 and began in December. He said his initial contract was for 13 months, going through December 2020, with an option to extend an additional five one-year terms, which is what the commission voted to do Tuesday. Bob Vidricksen, chairman of the commission, voiced his support for Smith-Hanes and this decision to extend his contract. “He has stepped into a hornet’s nest, unintentionally I might add, with COVID, with the Expo Center, with the radio (project),” Vidricksen said. “We’re lucky that Phil came along.” Vidricksen said that as an organization, as a county and as citizens, the county is in a good place with Smith-Hanes coming to Saline County. “His leadership has been invaluable as far as I’m concerned,” Vidricksen said.
Source: News – Salina Journal
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