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Merriam council OKs public art installations, hours of operation for new community center

info2019-11-12T20:32:16-06:00November 12th, 2019|

The Merriam city council on Monday evening approved art pieces and hours of operation for the new Merriam Community Center at Vavra Park. The community center will include three pieces of art, one on the parking garage and two in the courtyard, and the hours of operation will be as follows: Monday through Thursday: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Read more: Shawnee Mission Post – Community news and events for northeast Johnson County)

Overland Park planning commission advances plan for QuikTrip on Nall over homeowners’ complaints

info2019-11-12T20:29:52-06:00November 12th, 2019|

Frustration boiled over Monday as a half dozen residents of the Nall Hills neighborhood approached the Overland Park planning commission with complaints about traffic, the flood plain, a portable toilet at Nall Park and the nearby Top Golf driving range. The addition of a QuikTrip to the mix proved to be the final straw for some, who put in impassioned objections to the convenience store and gas station that has been requested for the northeast corner of 107th Street and Nall Avenue, in the Highlands Village development. (Read more: Shawnee Mission Post – Community news and events for northeast Johnson County)

Leawood becomes Purple Heart city, the first in Johnson County

info2019-11-12T20:28:32-06:00November 12th, 2019|

A group of Rotary Club members in Leawood have made a successful push to have the municipality designated as the first Purple Heart city in Johnson County. The designation serves as a continual recognition of the 1.6 million Americans who have received a Purple Heart medal, which is awarded to members of the armed forces who are wounded or killed in action. More than 900 cities across the country have taken the step to declare themselves Purple Heart cities. (Read more: Shawnee Mission Post – Community news and events for northeast Johnson County)

Wellington couple’s estate leaves $1.6 million to K-State College of Business Administration

info2019-11-12T20:27:17-06:00November 12th, 2019|

A $1.6 million gift has been bestowed upon Kansas State University’s College of Business Administration. The estate of Otis and Wanda Gilliland of Wellington donated the money which establishes the Gilliland K-State Family Scholarship. It will create match opportunities for 50 scholarships in support of students in the university’s College of Business Administration. New gifts of $30,000 will be matched with $30,000 from the Gilliland’s contribution. In addition, $10,000 will go into an expendable scholarship fund, making $2,000 scholarships immediately available to students for up to five years. The remaining $50,000 will go into the endowment. (Read more: 1350 KMAN)

Ice rink at City Park officially open

info2019-11-12T20:25:28-06:00November 12th, 2019|

The Manhattan Parks and Recreation officially opened the ice rink at City Park on Monday for the season. Aquatics Specialist Sydni Baker spoke with KMAN saying they will kick off the season after the Veterans Day Parade. Baker says some of the special events included an ugly sweater skate in December, skate with Santa, and even a groundhog skating event. The rink will also be offering skating lessons in January and February. (Read more: 1350 KMAN)

Haysville opens new dog park

info2019-11-12T20:23:37-06:00November 12th, 2019|

Dog owners in Derby won’t have to wait for the opening of Decarsky Park next year to enjoy a nearby dog park. The Haysville Dog Park at Dorner Park, 400 W. 79th St. S, opened up to the public on Oct. 31, featuring one fenced-in area for small dogs under 45 pounds and another for dogs of all sizes. The dog park, which is part of the larger Dorner Park project, is open from 5 a.m. to midnight on weekdays. A memorial and dedication will be held for Dorner Park once the rest of the park is ready for the public, [...]

Sprint and the 1Million Project Announce Major Expansion of Initiative to Give Device and Anytime Internet Access to Every Eligible High Schooler in the Atlanta Metro

info2019-11-12T20:22:30-06:00November 12th, 2019|

Sprint (NYSE: S) and the 1Million Project Foundation today announced new, significant investments to support Atlanta area high school students who lack home internet access and face unnecessary challenges to do their homework and reach their full potential. Doug Michelman, president of the 1Million Project Foundation, outlined a drastic expansion of the organizations' efforts to give free devices and internet access to every eligible high schooler in the Atlanta Metro who do not have reliable broadband service at home. The program has expanded locally from two districts to seven, and nearly doubled the number of Atlanta area student participants to a [...]

National debt surpasses $23 trillion mark, adds $4.1 billion more in one week

info2019-11-12T20:20:20-06:00November 12th, 2019|

The national debt has surpassed $23 trillion for the second time, adding $4.1 billion in one week. It broke the $23 trillion mark on Nov. 1 for the time in history, barely nine months after the debt broke records surpassing $22 trillion on Feb. 11. The debt has grown some 16 percent since President Donald Trump's inauguration, when it stood at $19.9 trillion. Of the $23 trillion, $16.98 trillion is debt held by the public and $6 trillion to intergovernmental holdings. Despite record highs in the stock market, a booming economy, record jobs and employment reports, and the longest economic expansion [...]

1% City Sales Tax Funds To Cover River Street Repairs

info2019-11-12T20:19:03-06:00November 12th, 2019|

Voters within the Eureka City limits went to the polls last Tuesday knowing that regardless of the outcome, River Street repairs would begin in 2020. Residents voted in favor of the one-cent sales tax, that will increase sales tax by 1% in April of next year. The tax will generate approximately $300,000 each year. (Read more: Eureka Herald RSS)

USD 308 School Board approves strategic plan

info2019-11-12T20:16:41-06:00November 12th, 2019|

The USD 308 School Board took an important step toward creating a new strategic plan Monday. The board approved mission and vision statements for the district and core values. Members have been working on the statements for nearly a year. The board is working to revamp the 2014-19 strategic plan. The mission statement “Educating, empowering and preparing every student for life” was approved. (Read more: Hutch Post)