Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly visited Holton last Friday morning as part of her “Prosperity On The Plains” tour. Gov. Kelly spent time at More Than Lemons and viewed the new mural on the north exterior wall of the Jackson County Museum. Gov. Kelly joined Holton/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce leaders to tour More Than Lemons on the east side of the Square and visit with owners April and John Lemon.
Source: Holton Recorder
Prairie Village’s public works building is officially certified Platinum by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, the only building in the city to achieve that designation from the nonprofit U.S. Green Building Council. Why it matters: LEED certification is a globally recognized standard created more than 20 years ago by the nonprofit U.S. Green Building Council that rates structures’ environmental sustainability, and Platinum is the highest LEED certification a building can achieve.
Source: Prairie Village Post
An anonymous Pratt family has stepped up, offering to pay the entire cost of construction for a new city pool in Pratt, negating controversy that has surrounded the project that was listed on local August 2 primary ballots for city sales tax funding approval. “We are just amazed and filled with gratitude at this point,” said Pratt City Manager Bruce Pinkall. “It is very humbling to be the recipient of a donation of this size, for this purpose, something that will benefit so many and our community for a very long time.” City leaders gathered for a photo op and made a public announcement on August 3 via a city website post and subsequent Facebook sharing.
Source: Pratt Tribune
The Hutchinson Fire Department (HFD) raised $63,233 during its three-day back-to-school supply drive. From Aug. 5-7, HFD gathered student supplies as well as hygiene products, food and drinks, classroom supplies and gift cards at an area Walmart. The items will be distributed to over 28 schools in Reno County on Thursday, Aug. 11 and Friday, Aug. 12. The HFD thanks the citizens of Hutchinson and the surrounding area for coming out and supporting them in their cause for children.
Source: KSN-TV
On Thursday, Aug. 11, the Biden Administration announced nearly $47 million in funding for two transportation projects. One of the projects is in Salina. The project will revitalize the Smoky Hill River and trails and has been in the works for decades. The $22 million grant from the Raise Program will put the City of Salina one step closer. Senator Jerry Moran, who was helping with the grant, called city leaders on Tuesday morning to share the news. “We have worked for this for so many years, and it means so much to our community. They’ve been behind our projects, and it’s one of these things that is going to change our community for life,” said Martha Tasker, the director of utilities for the City of Salina.
Source: KSN-TV
If you’re driving through the Oakland neighborhood, keep an eye out for a newly finished mural. This morning, community members gathered for the blessing and dedication at the Lulac Senior Center. The mural on the front of the building is finally complete; although part of it was done last October, it needed a finishing touch with a portrait of the founders Hazel and Robert Gomez.
Source: KSNT 27 News
Douglas County officials are open to trying a more patient, less aggressive approach in dealing with rural properties that are violating some county codes, county commissioners were told Wednesday evening. County commissioners at their weekly meeting unanimously approved a temporary business use permit that will give a rural resident up to five years to remove approximately 100 vehicles — many of them inoperable — from his rural home and farm site.
Source: LJWorld
With a majority of city commissioners expressing support, it is becoming more likely that Lawrence voters in November will decide whether the city’s mayor ought to be directly elected by the people. But Lawrence city commissioners at their Tuesday evening meeting weren’t sure if they wanted voters to decide whether city commissioners should come from geographic districts in the city, rather than the current system where all five commissioners are elected at large.
Source: LJWorld
Construction workers began groundwork on Monday for an addition to the Macksville City Library. Library Director Jody Suiter said plans for this addition started in 2011 when the library’s motto was “Dreaming Bigger!” “With help from the South Central Kansas Library System, we consulted an architect and drew up preliminary plans,” Suiter said. “We then approached the City Council and were told, ‘If you can raise the funds, you can build it.’ “Now, 11 years down the road, and hundreds of memorials, many fundraisers, numerous grants, multiple gifts, raffles, and donations later, we are breaking ground for the new addition. In 2022, our dream has come true!”
Source: Great Bend Tribune
Sedgwick City Clerk publicly announced her retirement to the city council last week at the regular council meeting. She gave them plenty of advanced notice though. She plans to retire on June 30, 2023. Enterkin has been employed with the city for 20 years, since May 2002. She was first appointed as City Clerk in January 2004. Mayor Bryan Chapman told the council that they currently have two full-time employees in the office and one part-time. Chapman said that Shelia Agee, the full-time municipal court clerk, might be interested in moving into the city clerk’s position. He thought they should consider hiring a third full-time person to replace the part-time stop so training could begin for Enterkin’s departure.
Source: Harvey County Now
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