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New Grant Program Launches for Historic Building Revitalization

info2021-11-05T00:50:50-05:00November 5th, 2021|

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced a new grant program that will move quickly to help revitalize underutilized, vacant and dilapidated downtown buildings in rural Kansas communities. The Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grant program is designed to bring downtown buildings back into productive use as spaces for new or expanding businesses; housing; arts and culture; civic engagement; childcare; or entrepreneurship. The matching grants will help address emergency needs for neglected buildings and assist building owners with eligible expenses for the revitalization of historic properties. Projects submitted must show potential as economic drivers in the community. Source: [...]

New Grant Program Launches for Historic Building Revitalization

info2021-11-05T00:49:29-05:00November 5th, 2021|

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced a new grant program that will move quickly to help revitalize underutilized, vacant and dilapidated downtown buildings in rural Kansas communities. The Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grant program is designed to bring downtown buildings back into productive use as spaces for new or expanding businesses; housing; arts and culture; civic engagement; childcare; or entrepreneurship. The matching grants will help address emergency needs for neglected buildings and assist building owners with eligible expenses for the revitalization of historic properties. Projects submitted must show potential as economic drivers in the community. “We [...]

Great Bend Public Library receives staff health and wellness grant

info2021-11-05T00:47:45-05:00November 5th, 2021|

The Great Bend Public Library has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Kansas Library Association to support staff health and wellness. This grant was made possible through a 2019 gift from the Kansas Health Foundation to the Kansas Library Association. The installation of artificial turf at the Great Bend Sports Complex “is moving along very well,” City Administrator Kendal Francis said in an update to the City Council Monday night. The City of Great Bend received its most recent tax distributions from the Kansas Department of Revenue and the numbers looked promising, City Administrator Kendal Francis told the City Council [...]

Jackson County Tourism Council plans mural project

info2021-11-05T06:54:53-05:00November 5th, 2021|

In an effort to bring more visitors to the county, members of the Jackson County Tourism Council are launching a mural project here. Three new murals will kick-start the project in downtown Holton, according to Suzette McCord-Rogers, a member of the tourism council and mural committee. The new murals, which are expected to last 20 to 30 years, are being planned on the exterior of three buildings. Wichita artist Heather Byers has been hired to paint two murals – one on the west side of the building on the northwest corner of the Square owned by Colette Carson and the other [...]

KSHSAA, local schools note shortage of available officials

info2021-11-05T00:43:21-05:00November 5th, 2021|

Middle and high school sports programs in Kansas, it has been reported, continue to face an ongoing shortage of one important element that could postpone or even cancel games — a lack of available officials. That’s why athletic directors at local schools are joining with Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) officials in putting out the call for middle and high school sports fans who would like to give back to their favorite games — and enable those games to continue. “It’s a way to make an impact with kids and sports without committing every day as a coach,” said [...]

Kansas sheriffs letter: Operations and management at LSH have reached a crisis level

info2021-11-05T00:41:40-05:00November 5th, 2021|

It's a letter from 59 Kansas sheriffs to Governor Laura Kelly and they're demanding changes at Larned State Hospital. They criticized management and the state policies, and said the leaders "created a culture that has become a quagmire of red tape and bureaucracy." One of the problems highlighted in the letter explains what happened during the John Colt escape. However, they said there are other problems that put the public in danger, and bring disservice to the mentally ill. John Colt was in the "Sexual Predator Treatment Program" at LSH, and escaped in June. Authorities didn't capture him until late September, [...]

New grant program intends to revitalize historic buildings in rural Kansas

info2021-11-05T00:40:34-05:00November 5th, 2021|

A new grant program announced by the Kansas Department of Commerce intends to revitalize historic buildings in rural Kansas communities. The Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grant program is designed to renovate downtown buildings that are underutilized to boost community engagement. “We have a shortage of ready to occupy buildings across the state, but also an abundance of historic buildings with good bones that make them great candidates for rehabilitation,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary David Toland said. “The HEAL program provides an immediate opportunity to close financial gaps in restoring these properties and making downtown districts throughout our state more economically [...]

WSU institute launches advisory board for economic growth

info2021-11-05T06:56:51-05:00November 5th, 2021|

Wichita State University’s Institute for the Study of Economic Growth has named a seven-person advisory board to help the institute chart a path for boosting business regionally. ... “These pioneers have helped grow their businesses and their communities with great success,” Genin said of the selected board members in a press release. “I know with their insights, we can make an even greater impact on students and the economy of the Wichita region.” The group will help ISEG with strategic planning and will provide input on programs and opportunities. Source: Wichita Business Journal

Topeka city manager Brent Trout announces his resignation at the end of 2021

info2021-11-05T07:38:54-05:00November 4th, 2021|

Topeka city manager Brent Trout said he will leave Topeka feeling like he belonged to the community. "I went to many, many events within this community and made very good friends here," Trout said. Trout said Thursday he will resign at the end of 2021 from the position he has held since Oct. 30, 2017. Trout spoke at a rapidly called news conference that followed a news release about Trout's departure.... Trout, who turned 55 in May, said he opted to resign after a recent vacation to Virginia and North Carolina, during which he and his wife, Kelly, realized their desire [...]

It started as a grocery store. Now this cutting-edge library is a gem in Olathe

info2021-11-04T08:21:16-05:00November 4th, 2021|

Olathe’s Indian Creek Library has received a 2021 American Architectural Award. The library is among 125 recipients of what’s considered to be the most prestigious building awards program to honor new and cutting-edge design across the country. The new library, which opened in the fall of 2019, was created inside a former grocery store at 16100 W. 135th St. on the east side of Olathe. “We are ecstatic that Sean Zaudke and his Gould Evans design team are receiving national recognition for their beautiful creation,” Bob Miller, Indian Creek Library manager, said in a news release. “The Indian Creek Library is [...]