Public Officer Gary Vaughan addressed that mange has been found amongst feral cats in town, which poses a concern as it can cause scabies in humans. Vaughan reported that a citizen was recently bit by a feral cat which resulted in the citizen having to undergo the rabies protocol of shots. Trapping has occurred and at least 13 cats have been sent to farms and those found with mange disposed of. Vaughan recommended that a public service announcement be made to remind citizens not to feed feral cats and to vaccinate pets for rabies and to keep them inside at night.
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The population report uses U.S. Census Bureau data to track populations. In total, 34 cities gained more than 100 people in the past year, compared to 18 in 2023.
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Some of them are comparable to what Lawrence is proposing. Others are hundreds of dollars higher. Some have tiers, or extra services, or even include swimming pool access.
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Marshall County voters will decide during the November 4th general election whether the sale of liquor by the drink should be allowed in public places without a food sales requirement. Marshall County voters subsequently approved the sale of liquor by the drink with a 30% food sales requirement.
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The bond will fund: A middle school addition, including six new classrooms; and an elementary school addition, featuring two classrooms, a music room, and a covered connection.
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On Tuesday, August 12, an unmanned aircraft departed Kelly Hills UAS Airfield in Seneca carrying an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and landed 30 minutes later at Charles E. Grutzmacher Municipal Airport in Onaga. According to a release, the flight demonstrated how advanced drone technology can help bridge healthcare gaps for rural communities.
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Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 4-1 to increase the special tax that applies to hotel stays in hopes of better preparing for and capitalizing on an influx of World Cup visitors. The World Cup is expected to bring thousands of international fans and millions of dollars to the Kansas City area next summer. Six matches including a quarterfinal match will be played between June 16 and July 11, 2026 at Arrowhead Stadium. For each game, officials estimate the impact to the area will be similar to what a Super Bowl would be, and the effects will ripple far beyond Kansas City. The transient guest tax is a special sales tax that applies to stays in hotels and short-term rentals. Increasing the rate to 8% from 6% could bring in approximately $940,000 in increased revenue in 2026, according to the city.
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A data center campus soon could take root in De Soto across the street from Panasonic’s $4 billion EV-battery plant. Mount Sunflower Properties LLC, managed by Beale Infrastructure, is under contract with PBР Logistics LLC, a Flint Development Group entity, to buy land in Flint Commerce Center at 103rd Street and Edgerton Road to develop a data center campus.
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Nearly two months since passing the ordinance, councilman Robert “Bob” Lauck expressed his concern Monday night regarding the city’s procedure for overgrown lawns. Around mid-June, the city amended its ordinance dealing with tall grass when it becomes a public nuisance, growing over six inches. Initially, the ordinance noted the steps taken if the city has to step in to mow an overgrown lawn. However, the ordinance did not list a penalty amount.
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Federal Reserve officials worried at their July meeting about the state of the labor market and inflation, though most agreed that it was too soon to lower interest rates, minutes released Wednesday showed. The meeting summary depicted divergence of opinion among the central bankers, whose vote to hold their key rate steady came despite objections from two Fed governors who argued in favor of cutting. Policymakers noted rising threats to the economy that would warrant monitoring, though they largely agreed that their current stance was the appropriate way to go.
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