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Valley Center’s $19.5M recreation and aquatics center sees an opening ahead

info2024-07-15T12:55:36-05:00July 15th, 2024|

A long-awaited Valley Center community project will open its doors early in 2025. City administrator Brent Clark said Valley Center's 44,000 square-foot recreation and aquatics center is "well underway" and is slated to open in January. "We're starting to see everything come together," he said. Clark said the center, located near Valley Center Middle School on 800 N. Meridian Ave., includes a fitness center, a gymnasium with a court for basketball, volleyball and pickleball, a children's area, service offices and a 25-meter, six-lane competition pool, which will be used by the community and the Valley Center High School swim team. The center [...]

Atchison to celebrate Earhart

info2024-07-14T09:33:52-05:00July 14th, 2024|

Every year, the Atchison community comes together to celebrate Earhart, the world-famous pilot from their city. Museum founder Karen Seaberg said the weekend-long celebration typically is a mixture of educational opportunities and party activities. Source: Salina Journal

Fed Chair Powell says holding rates high for too long could jeopardize economic growth

info2024-07-10T10:02:25-05:00July 10th, 2024|

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday expressed concern that holding interest rates too high for too long could jeopardize economic growth. Setting the stage for a two-day appearance on Capitol Hill this week, the central bank leader said the economy remains strong as does the labor market, despite some recent cooling. Powell cited some easing in inflation, which he said policymakers stay resolute in bringing down to their 2% goal.... Markets expect the Fed to begin cutting rates in September and likely following up with another quarter percentage point reduction by the end of the year. Source: CNBC

Valley Center Hires (North Newton City Administrator) Kyle Fiedler as New Community Development Director

info2024-07-10T10:00:35-05:00July 9th, 2024|

The City of Valley Center is pleased to announce the hiring of Kyle Fiedler as the newest Community Development Director. Kyle was born and raised in Newton, is a 2011 graduate of Newton High School and a 2013 graduate of Wichita State University Frank Barton School of Business. Currently, Kyle is the City Administrator for the City of North Newton. ...Kyle will begin his duties in early August. Source: City of Valley Center

Election commissioner certifies petition aiming to limit city of Topeka’s taxing authority

info2024-07-09T11:32:55-05:00July 9th, 2024|

Petition drive organizer Earl McIntosh needed 2,941 signatures from registered Topeka voters to require the mayor and city council to respond to his proposal to limit the city's taxing authority. ... The petition calls for the passage of an ordinance that would ban the city from bringing in more property tax revenue than the "revenue neutral" amount it brought in the previous year, unless voters approve such an increase in a ballot question election, McIntosh said. Source: CJonline

Hospital seeks protective zoning

info2024-07-09T08:54:51-05:00July 9th, 2024|

St. Luke Hospital’s chief executive asked Marion City Council members Monday to use rezoning to discourage outside medical facilities from establishing competing facilities that might siphon off services the hospital depends on that to subsidize other services. Alex Haines said that when more profitable procedures are done elsewhere, the hospital must survive on income from services that make less profit. “I think it’s very important for both the hospital and the city,” Haines said. Source: Marion County RECORD

After 2 years of fighting, Johnson County city allows more apartments. But there’s limits

info2024-07-08T14:14:24-05:00July 8th, 2024|

After two years of arduous debate, packed with resident protests and political battles, the Prairie Village City Council this week finally amended zoning laws to allow for more housing — but only in commercial areas and with several limits. While the move still drew opposition, the approved changes are significantly scaled back from earlier ideas that sparked heated protests, a court fight and a contentious election. After a few hours of discussion and public comments, the council on Monday voted 12-1 to amend its zoning laws. And some city officials appear ready now to end and move on from the debate, [...]

Olathe plans to move post office to make way for downtown revitalization

info2024-07-08T14:13:10-05:00July 8th, 2024|

Olathe plans to relocate the downtown Post Office next year as part of the city’s efforts to revitalize the area. The city council announced the preliminary plans on June 25 at the first workshop for next year’s budget. The move is a collaborative effort with the United States Postal Service. Little is known about the project so far, but more information could be made available within the next three to five months once more refined conversations are had. According to City of Olathe Chief Communications and Marketing Officer Cody Kennedy, conversations have been “purely introductory” at this point. “I do know [...]

Lenexa wants to collect 1,000 pounds of used plastic bags to make into bench

info2024-07-08T14:11:53-05:00July 8th, 2024|

The city of Lenexa is looking to get a new public bench through unconventional means — by recycling more than 1,000 pounds of plastic bags. Taking a cue from neighboring cities like Merriam, the city has launched a year-long project where it ask residents to donate plastic bags at three locations in hopes of reaching the magic number of 1,000 pounds, enough to craft a bench. “This was just something that was a little different that could benefit the community and the environment,” Heather Howell, Lenexa’s human resources specialist and member of Lenexa’s We Care Committee, said .“People do have a [...]

Lenexa adopts new long-term plan to guide city through next 20 years

info2024-07-08T14:08:58-05:00July 8th, 2024|

After three years of planning, the Lenexa City Council on Tuesday approved a new comprehensive plan that lays the groundwork for the city through 2040 and beyond. At its meeting Tuesday night, the council gave the green light to a revised comprehensive plan, a document that serves as an aspirational roadmap for the next 20 years of development and land use in the city. The council passed the plan with a 5-2 vote. One of the big changes the new plan predicts is a shift away from big box retail spaces and offices to more housing and non-office business parks. “In [...]

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