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KC-area city lands on ‘Great Places in America’ list

info2019-09-25T19:37:34-05:00September 25th, 2019|

The Kansas City metro is on a roll when it comes to some of the best places to live. Earlier this month, Money named two local cities — Shawnee and Blue Springs — to its list of the best places to live in the U.S. And now downtown Lee's Summit has landed on the annual "Great Places in America" list, which is compiled by the American Planning Association (APA). Lee's Summit was named as one of four "great neighborhoods" on the Great Places list, which highlights streets, neighborhoods and public spaces that display "exceptional character, quality and planning." They also are "unique and [...]

Canton library to host ground breaking

info2019-09-25T19:35:04-05:00September 25th, 2019|

In a Kansas township of 900 citizens sits the last built Carnegie Library that is on both the state and federal historic registries. That library will be added on to this year, after the community celebrates breaking ground. There will be a groundbreaking ceremony at 5 p.m. Sept. 27 for the Canton Township Carnegie Library, 203 N. Main, Canton. “Now it can become a facility that can provide learning and enjoyment for all ages,” said Sandra Dresher, President of the Canton Township Carnegie Library Board (Read more: News - McPhersonSentinel - McPherson, KS)

Piece of Dodge City’s past returns home

info2019-09-25T19:33:38-05:00September 25th, 2019|

On Tuesday, the Boot Hill Museum received a donation of the Rev. O.W. Wright’s personal desk by his great-granddaughter Claire Laird and her children. According to Boot Hill Museum, Ormond Worthington Wright was born in Acworth, N.H., in 1850, arriving in Dodge City in early 1877 at the age of 26. He remained in Dodge City as a minister to all people, regardless of their background or occupation, until 1882. “Soon after he arrived in Dodge City,” the museum said in a news release, “he joined efforts to build the Union Church. (Read more: News - Dodge City Daily Globe - [...]

McPherson Hospital debuts new Rehabilitation Department

info2019-09-25T19:32:10-05:00September 25th, 2019|

The community got an inside look at the recently relocated Rehabilitation Services Department at McPherson Hospital during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house, Wednesday. The Rehabilitation Services Department has relocated to a spacious and easily accessible facility in the former Family Practice Associates building, located on the hospital grounds at 1000 Hospital Dr. Building 4. A ribbon-cutting was held at the rehabilitation department at McPherson Hospital, last week. Present are Dr. Brandon Lebertew, Rick Larmore with RehabVisions, Terri Gehring, CEO and President of McPherson Hospital, Tom Brown, McPherson mayor, Alex Graber, Chamber President and Eric Duerkson, chamber ambassador. (Read more: McPherson [...]

Sedgwick County offers mental heath first aid classes

info2019-09-25T19:29:15-05:00September 25th, 2019|

Communities across Kansas are recognizing the importance of mental health education. Comcare in Sedgwick County holds mental health first aid classes. Comcare says it's similar to a physical first aid class. As people learn how to perform CPR, they should also learn how to help someone in crisis. "They show up one day and they're just not the same person. They seem a little bit sadder or they don't really care about things. That may not be a big sign, but it's an indicator to say 'something's different about you,'" says Sarena Clubb with Comcare. (Read more: KWCH News)

Local authorities cite drivers in ‘Officer on a Train’ event

info2019-09-25T17:58:38-05:00September 25th, 2019|

Local authorities joined Kansas Operation Lifesaver during Rail Safety Week to watch for unsafe and illegal activities at rail crossings. The Wichita Police Department, Sedgwick County Sheriff, Kansas Highway Patrol and BNSF police were patrolling rail crossings across Wichita on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Officers were stationed along the rail crossings and on trains to monitor the area. They cited any driver or pedestrian who attempted to weave through the grade crossings or speed through them. (Read more: KSN-TV)

Derby woman takes over as Andover’s new city administrator

info2019-09-25T17:45:16-05:00September 25th, 2019|

When Jennifer (Gluszek) McCausland, newly announced city administrator for Andover, was attending Derby High School she never thought someday she would be leading one of the fastest-growing communities in Kansas. After the longtime Derby resident and 1998 Derby High School graduate attended Wichita State University, the idea of what her career path would be became clear. “You could look back and say I’ve been preparing to do this my whole life,” McCausland said. (Read more: DerbyInformer.com - news,news/)

Tour will spotlight historic local landmarks

info2019-09-25T17:13:25-05:00September 25th, 2019|

New residents may not realize it, but Derby has a lot of history – 150 years of it, in fact. To get the city’s heritage out to all – local citizens and visitors alike – city officials have put together several history-oriented endeavors from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 9. The activities will be centered at the Derby Historical Museum, 710 E. Market St. They include a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the debut of the city’s new historical landmark signs and a narrated tour of Derby’s other six signs. There also will be a chance to see the new time [...]

Spring Hill exploring quiet zones

info2019-09-25T21:17:45-05:00September 25th, 2019|

Quieter neighborhoods could soon be a possibility for Spring Hill residents. Earlier this year, the Governing Body approved a contract and funding with Bartlett and West, a Kansas City engineering firm, to explore railroad quiet zones at three crossings in the City limits: 207th Street, Nichols Street and Hale Street. The results of this work determined the 207th Street crossing would be the most feasible with plans for raised curb medians and additional signage. (Read more: City of Spring Hill news)

Overland Park council signals early support for idea of ‘road diet’ on College Blvd.

info2019-09-24T21:47:04-05:00September 24th, 2019|

A lane reduction appears in the cards for a one-mile section of College Boulevard as part of a plan to make the Overland Park corridor a more attractive destination for convention center visitors and nearby office workers. The city council Monday night gave a favorable nod toward a road diet that would turn the road’s six lanes between Metcalf and Nall Avenues into four and reduce the speed limit to 40 miles per hour from 45. Read more: Shawnee Mission Post.