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Governor Laura Kelly Announces Funding for Murals in 14 Rural Communities

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Governor Laura Kelly today announced 14 communities will receive funding through the Office of Rural Prosperity’s Rural Mural and Public Art grant program. The $90,000 in grants enables communities with fewer than 10,000 residents to create new murals and public art projects that will beautify community gathering spaces and serve as new tourist attractions. “By funding the creation of murals and public art in communities across Kansas, we want to celebrate the beauty of our state and highlight everything our small towns have to offer,” said Governor Laura Kelly. Each of the projects requires a 1:1 match from the community. Seventy-five [...]

Localities aim to turn federal money into major road investments

info2022-07-20T07:46:20-05:00July 19th, 2022|

Local governments plan to spend the majority of their Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds on roads, with water and broadband projects also getting high priority. That’s according to a joint survey by the National League of Cities and Polco, in which 82% of respondents said they intended to spend federal dollars on roads, bridges and major projects. Of those surveyed, 60% plan spending on water, 56% on road safety, 36% on broadband, and 27% on resilience. Another 27% said clean energy and power, 26% public transportation, 26% on electric vehicles, buses and ferries, 24% on environmental remediation, 13% on airports, [...]

Kendal Francis earns international credentials

info2022-07-20T07:46:28-05:00July 19th, 2022|

Great Bend City Administrator Kendal Francis recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Francis is one of over 1,300 local government management professionals, worldwide, currently holding credentials through the ICMA Credentialing Program. ... To receive the prestigious ICMA credential, a member must have significant experience as a senior management executive in local government; earned an advanced degree, preferably in public administration; and demonstrated a commitment to high standards of integrity and to lifelong learning and professional development. Francis is qualified by 27 years of professional local government experience, 10 of which were at the executive [...]

Lawrence to further discuss possible ban or fees for single-use plastic bags

info2022-07-20T08:32:29-05:00July 19th, 2022|

City leaders indicated Tuesday that they are interested in further discussing regulations on single-use plastic bags, with the idea of an outright ban or a fee remaining on the table. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission received a recently approved recommendation from the city’s Sustainability Advisory Board to ban single-use plastic bags provided at checkout at businesses and begin an educational campaign about their environmental impact. Commissioners didn’t indicate specifically whether they were in favor of the recommendation for a ban, rather than a fee, but agreed that they would like city staff to review options and [...]

2022 edition of largest custom car show in the world back in Salina

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More than 2,000 custom cars from the East and West Coasts, and plenty of places between, will cruise into Salina next week for the 2022 edition of the Leadsled Spectacular. Kustom Kemps of America (KKOA), the largest and oldest custom car and truck association in the United States returns to Oakdale Park July 28 to 31 for the 42nd annual edition of the Leadsled Spectacular, the largest custom car show in the country. While the show moved around some in its early years, Salina has been the permanent home to Leadsled since 2005. Source: Salina Journal

Wind Energy Forum, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 3, 2022, Overbrook Public Library

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Wind Energy Forum Climate + Energy Project invites you to hear from subject matter experts on wind energy and get your questions answered. Come and go at your convenience, hear from a variety of speakers, and enjoy the provided buffet. When: August 3rd, 2022 4-8p Where: Overbrook Public Library, Coffman Community Room 317 Maple Street, Source: Osage County Online | Osage County News | News for Osage County, Kansas, Burlingame, Carbondale, Lyndon, Melvern, Olivet, Osage City, Overbrook, Quenemo, Scranton, Vassar, Pomona Lake, Melvern Lake

Shrine Bowl to bring thousands to Pittsburg this weekend

info2022-07-20T07:40:16-05:00July 19th, 2022|

Residents are being asked to use extra caution this weekend when the 49th annual Kansas Shrine Bowl kicks off at 7 p.m. Saturday in Carnie Smith Stadium at Pittsburg State University. Fans, families and players representing high schools and their communities statewide will add significant vehicle and foot traffic in Pittsburg. The Kansas Department of Transportation encourages drivers to look for pedestrians everywhere, never pass cars at a crosswalk, slow down, be prepared to stop and avoid distractions. Pedestrians are encouraged to walk on sidewalks or designated pedestrian paths, be visible and predictable crossing streets in well-lit areas, stay alert and [...]

Beat the heat with free indoor activities through Sunflower Summer

info2022-07-20T07:40:28-05:00July 19th, 2022|

Parents and families looking for a way to stay cool with these 100+ temperatures can find 90 different free activities through the Sunflower Summer app. The Kansas State Department of Education created the app to create opportunities for families to do something together, to get educated on new things and places, and to try new activities. Last summer, more than 71,000 people took advantage of the program. This year, people can access the free tickets for various places through August 14. The Sunflower Summer app can be found through the App Store or Google Play. Source: KAKE - News

LCECC launches Video-to-911 services

info2022-07-19T12:28:58-05:00July 19th, 2022|

The Lyon County Emergency Communications Center announced the launch of Prepared Live — a software that enables Video-to-911 capabilities — in the communications center. According to a written release, Prepared is a software that enables LCECC’s 9-1-1 communications center to “livestream, receive multimedia, and receive location from mobile callers in real-time.” LCECC director Roxanne Van Gundy said the technology will “significantly improve” the center’s “ability to effectively and efficiently respond to emergencies in the community.” “Kansas has always been a nationwide leader in NG 911 services. With advanced location abilities, Text to and Text from 911, translation services and now Video-to-911, [...]

Simmons Pet Food announces $115 million expansion in Emporia, Edgerton

info2022-07-19T12:27:27-05:00July 19th, 2022|

Simmons Pet Food announced the addition of a fourth high-speed production line in Emporia as part of a $115 million investment on two Kansas facilities Monday afternoon. The investment includes a new pet food distribution center in Edgerton, and the start of operations at a second production line in Dubuque, Iowa. Simmons president Scott Salmon said the announcement comes as part of Simmons Pet Food’s $500 million strategic growth plan. “I would say the range is actually $115 - $150 million, because to do this, we’re not only making investments in Emporia, we have some investments in Edgerton as well,” Salmon [...]

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