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Kansas independent colleges and universities drive $1.1 billion of economy

info2022-11-07T07:19:45-06:00November 7th, 2022|

According to a recent economy contribution analysis, the 20 colleges and universities that comprise the Kansas Independent College Association contributed over $1.1 billion to the state's economy in FY 2021. Analysis also concluded the economic activity of the system supported or sustained 8,271 jobs throughout the state. The study was conducted by Parker Philips, a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in economic impact analysis. “The private, nonprofit colleges and universities of Kansas play an essential role in growing Kansas’ economy – through talent development and opening the doors of educational opportunity for the citizens of Kansas,” said Matt Lindsey, president of [...]

McPherson College chases $500 million ‘double-match’ pledge from mystery donor

info2022-11-07T07:18:19-06:00November 7th, 2022|

McPherson College confirmed Friday the commitment of up to $500 million from an anonymous benefactor for an extraordinary 2-for-1 matching initiative delivering resources to transform the central Kansas private liberal arts institution. If the 800-student college known for offering an undergraduate degree in automotive restoration were to make the most of the arrangement, it would need to raise $250 million by June. That would secure the full $500 million offered by the private donor. The pledge was described as the largest single commitment to a small liberal arts college in the United States. Source: Atchison Globe Now

Pittsburg holds its annual Badges and Burgers event

info2022-11-07T12:37:15-06:00November 7th, 2022|

The Pittsburg fire department and police department team up with their grilling skills and raise money for a good cause. This event raises money for the Children’s Advocacy Center. The advocacy center is a safe place for children to come and talk about sexual abuse that has occurred to them. All proceeds of the Badges and Burgers event goes the Children’s Advocacy Center. Source: KOAMKOAM

Parsons voters will decide sales tax question

info2022-11-07T12:37:50-06:00November 7th, 2022|

Parsons voters will decide if the current one-half percent public safety sales tax should go up by 0.5% to 1%. If voters approve it, the tax would generate $900,000 to $1,000,000 for the city per year, said Debbie Lamb, city manager. The sales tax rate is at 9.25% now in Parsons. If approved, this new tax will set the rate at 9.75%. The tax will be used like the original one that has been set for the previous nine years, said Lamb and Jim Zaleski, city economic development director. This tax has generated approximately $7.5 million since it began in January [...]

Salina making sure its parks are fully accessible

info2022-11-06T09:38:41-06:00November 6th, 2022|

As the City of Salina looks to update and improve its parks, leaders are taking a look at requirements to make sure they are aware of how accessible the parks and recreation system is. Though not a part of the original act passed in 1990, the current Americans with Disabilities Act now mandates equal access to parks and recreation. For Salina, much of this increased access is being addressed as the city moves forward making improvements to parks and recreation. At this time, the city’s community relations division, which includes ADA compliance, hasn’t received many, if any complaints about accessibility within [...]

We can grow greatness

info2022-11-05T10:28:15-05:00November 5th, 2022|

Students at Salina Public Schools met local industry leaders and employers this week in a night dedicated to showcasing the district’s career and technical education programs. The Building Bridges event kicked off Thursday evening with Salina area leaders, school professionals, students and their families enjoying hors d’oeuvres prepared by Salina South High School’s culinary arts students. Afterward, there was networking time before the keynote speaker Tom Christy shared about his journey to Salina and co-founding Geoprobe systems, a tooling and drilling rig manufacturing company. The theme of the evening was entrepreneurship and locally owned businesses, and how Salina has historically been [...]

HorseThief Reservoir receives state tourism grant

info2022-11-07T12:39:24-06:00November 5th, 2022|

Kansas Tourism, in partnership with the Patterson Family Foundation, is providing nearly $2 million to eight tourism projects across the state to enhance the state’s growing tourism industry. Tourism Attraction Sub-grants for Kansas (TASK) were presented by Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland and Kansas Tourism Director Bridgette Jobe at an event on Thursday at Strataca: Kansas Underground Salt Museum in Hutchinson. HorseThief Reservoir Benefit District in Hodgeman County, is one of eight recipients to receive TASK awards. The tourism industry is the 9th largest employer in the state, generating $11.8 billion in economic output annually and saving the [...]

WPD, Bike Walk Wichita handing out free bike lights

info2022-11-04T06:54:12-05:00November 4th, 2022|

The WPD’s Broadway Corridor Team and Bike Walk Wichita are working to hound out free lights for cyclists. Lights are being handed out on Friday, November 4, at Broadway and Orme, from 7 to 8 pm. More lights will be given out on Friday, November 11, at the Walgreens at Broadway and Murdock, also from 7 to 8 pm. Kansas law requires people riding a bike at night to have at least a front light and a rear reflector. Bike Walk Wichita is using grant money from the Kansas Department of Transportation to distribute lights and reflectors to bicyclists who do [...]

CodeRED notifications come to city of Emporia

info2022-11-04T01:55:41-05:00November 4th, 2022|

Emporia residents have a new option to receive city notifications, according to city communications manager Christine Johnson. Johnson told the Emporia City Commission that the CodeRED Mass Notification System will allow the city of Emporia to send notifications by text, email, and automated phone call to any residents who sign up for the service via text message or the city website. She said the system was adopted to “create a way to get messages to residents,” about non-emergency issues like waterline breaks and street closures and just general information. Right now, the program will not be used for weather notifications or [...]

Emporia to allow residential chickens beginning Jan. 1

info2022-11-04T06:55:00-05:00November 4th, 2022|

The Emporia City Commission approved an ordinance allowing residents to keep up to four chickens on their properties within city limits Wednesday morning. Chickens have not officially been permitted within city limits since 2012. City attorney Christina Montgomery said Ordinance 22-48 goes into effect Jan. 1, 2023 and allows a resident to keep up to four chickens in residential districts with a domestic farm animal permit. The permit includes a $50 per year application fee, mandatory annual inspections and requirements for size, location and maintenance standards when it comes to chicken enclosures. Source: Emporia Gazette

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