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Mulvane Old Settlers Days celebrates American Legion post with theme

info2019-08-07T21:04:39-05:00August 7th, 2019|

Mulvane’s oldest and largest annual event, Mulvane Old Settlers Days, will return next weekend with a patriotic theme. The festival is held the third weekend of each August, this year from Aug. 16 to Aug. 18. The 2019 theme is “Centennial of Honor,” representing 100 years since the American Legion was founded in the United States. Mulvane’s American Legion post is one of the oldest in the nation. The Paul Stewart Irwin Post 136 was first granted a temporary charter in November 1919, only months after the very first post was chartered in Washington, D.C. (Read more: DerbyInformer.com - news,news/)

Merriam launches interactive map to view construction projects

info2019-08-06T21:01:17-05:00August 6th, 2019|

The city of Merriam has launched a new, interactive construction map for city projects. The digital map, which is publicly available to view, allows residents to learn more about what public works projects are going on across the city. Jenna Gant, communications and public engagement manager, said the interactive map provides a comprehensive look at what construction is currently happening in the city, from public works projects to capital improvements from contract workers. (Read more: Prairie Village Post)

Nemaha County Commission approves wind farm term sheet, site plan

info2019-08-06T21:00:15-05:00August 6th, 2019|

Following months of meetings and discussion, the term sheet and site plan for the proposed Soldier Creek Wind Farm in southern Nemaha County were unanimously approved by the Nemaha County Commission on Wednesday, July 31, at the Community Building in Seneca. The documents – and project as a whole – have created some heated debates for many months, all while county residents remained unsure of how the commissioners ... would vote in the matter. More than 100 county residents and NextEra Energy representatives were present during the meeting when commissioners gave their approval of the project, which is to be located [...]

Housing becomes a focus for Pittsburg

info2019-08-06T21:05:05-05:00August 6th, 2019|

Finding quality, moderate-income housing was a struggle for us. However, it is a challenge that families throughout our community face at all price points. Though efforts to remediate these issues have been made by the City, more work still needs to be done. As Pittsburg positions itself to become the region’s medical hub, ready for increased industry and poised for growth, our housing stock must match pace. Housing is one of the six core areas of focus in the Imagine Pittsburg 2030 strategic plan, and we need to address housing challenges in all areas of development in order to advance our [...]

Sales tax collections show signs of rebounding in Lawrence; online tax still soaring

info2019-08-06T20:33:30-05:00August 6th, 2019|

Lawrence is on a winning streak. The city has posted back-to-back months of positive sales tax growth, and that hasn’t happened since January and February. (Yes, as the HR person explained, that is probably a lame excuse to blow a vuvuzela noisemaker in the office, but when you are a Royals fan you don’t waste a winning streak.) Lawrence City Hall recently received its July sales tax check from the state, which mainly represents sales made in May because of lag times. Sales tax collections were up 2.6% compared to the same period a year ago. That’s the best monthly showing [...]

Haddam to celebrate 150th this weekend

info2019-08-06T19:54:26-05:00August 6th, 2019|

Haddam will celebrate its 150th anniversary this weekend with a tractor show, kids games, bounce house, Haddam trivia, a beef meal, live entertainment including a magician and comedian, and more. Most of the events take place this Saturday in Haddam. The event officially begins on Friday, Aug. 9, with a Sip and Paint at Haddam City Hall at 7 p.m. There will also be an escape room at the Haddam City Office – the former bank building – at 7 p.m. The annual sand volleyball tournament will also begin on Friday and will continue on Saturday in the park. Read more: [...]

Neosho Ridge awards wind farm building contract

info2019-08-06T18:17:50-05:00August 6th, 2019|

The Neosho Ridge Wind project is one step closer to beginning construction. Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, Inc. (IEA), a leading infrastructure construction company with specialized energy and heavy civil expertise, has been awarded the contract to build the wind farm in southwest Neosho County. IEA is one of the top builders of wind energy projects in the US, said Jade Scheele, senior development manager for Neosho Ridge. She said the company has completed wind projects with 10 of the largest developers and owners in the country, and it has built more than 7,200 wind turbines across North America. Full project construction [...]

Overland Park sales tax revenues rebound slightly — but stay well below projections used for 2020 budget

info2019-08-06T18:13:29-05:00August 6th, 2019|

Overland Park sales tax collections — which have been worryingly low so far this year — improved last month, City Manager Bill Ebel said last night. But they are still far below the projected 2 percent growth assumptions on which the next city budget is based. Mayor Carl Gerlach made note of a better sales tax report just before hearing public comments on the proposed 2020 budget Monday. Council members and staff have been closely watching sales tax figures, which have lagged mysteriously for the first half of this year. (Read more: Prairie Village Post - Neighborhood news and events for [...]

County commission approves increased budget, mill rate

info2019-08-06T18:11:24-05:00August 6th, 2019|

Saline County commissioners on Tuesday approved a $50.24 million 2020 budget that will increase the county’s mill levy by 2.677 from 38.437 in 2019 to 41.114. The overall 2020 budget will increase by $3.9 million from the 2019 budget of $46.34 million, primarily due to an increase in the special road, special bridge, and CIP fund accounts. Combined, the accounts increased by approximately $3.83 million, said county administrator Andrew Manley. (Read more: News - Salina Journal)

Reno County Commission approves sign project funded by KDOT

info2019-08-06T18:08:01-05:00August 6th, 2019|

The Reno County Commission with little discussion approved an agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation for the 2021 High Risk Rural Road Sign Project grant. This grant will be used to identify and replace all signs on the county roads east of K-14 to ensure they meet Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards. Missing signs will be installed or existing signs will be relocated as needed to comply with current standards. There will be no cost to the county with this project funded 100 percent by KDOT. (Read more: Hutch Post)