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Lindsborg celebrates 150 years with first Living Dala

info2019-07-08T01:17:42-05:00July 8th, 2019|

For many, July 5th means bustling back to work, cleaning up after an Independence Day party the night before, or even enjoying a four-day weekend — but for residents of Lindsborg, it’s a day to celebrate the Living Dala. On Friday, Lindsborg, Kansas, known as Little Sweden, celebrated 150 years of township by creating a live dala horse — a typically wooden-carved, rounded and painted horse, and known Swedish icon — in an aerial photo. About 450 community members of all ages gathered in white or red t-shirts at 10 a.m. to get into position to create the Living Dala. (Read more: Wichita [...]

Cost savings found for Great Bend Airport runway reconstruction

info2019-07-08T01:14:55-05:00July 8th, 2019|

With a partnership between with the Federal Aviation Administration and Kansas Department of Transportation, the City of Great Bend was able to save money on the reconstruction of Runway 17/35 at the Great Bend Municipal Airport. Airport Manager Martin Miller says a switch to cement underneath a portion of the runway resulted in approximately a $100,000 savings. “Instead of fly ash which was called for in the specifications, the contractor tested and was approved by the FAA to have cement used to treat 12 feet of dirt below the existing runway,” Miller said. With the FAA paying for 90 percent of [...]

City renames central fire station for longtime chief

info2019-07-08T01:11:28-05:00July 8th, 2019|

The City of Garden City on Tuesday officially renamed the central fire state as the Allen Shelton Central Fire Station, in honor of longtime Fire Chief Allen Shelton’s 44 years of dedicated service to the department and the city. Shelton retired on July 1. “I’m very honored that the Central Fire Station will bear my name. There’s no words to express how grateful I am. I am very grateful,” Shelton said during Tuesday’s Garden City Commission meeting. “Thank you all very much. The City of Garden City has been fantastic to me over the last 44 years. Just a great place [...]

How Wichita ballpark got $40 million in state incentives

info2019-07-08T01:07:00-05:00July 8th, 2019|

Wichita doubled what it would pay to build a new baseball stadium — to $75 million — during private negotiations with a Triple-A baseball team. It also doubled what it sought in state incentives to help pay for the stadium and nearby amenities — to $40 million — without conducting a feasibility study on the more expensive stadium. City and state officials approved the new price tag quickly. (Read more: Wichita Eagle)

Celebrating Our Small Cities

info2019-07-08T01:03:38-05:00July 8th, 2019|

Each year, the National League of Cities celebrates our cities with populations of 50,000 or less. Across the country, our small towns, villages, and cities are the heartbeat of communities. While a large proportion of the United States continues to be urban, a growing majority of Americans live in small towns with populations between 2,500 and 50,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. These are the places where government is personal and strong foundations for community are built. (Read more: CitiesSpeak)

Study: Kansas saves more money from federal disaster grants

info2019-07-08T01:00:11-05:00July 8th, 2019|

A study has found that Kansas saves more money, on average, than any other state that uses federal grants to mitigate natural disasters. The Pew Charitable Trusts analysis shows that for every $1 of federal funds spent on protecting against flood and tornado damage, Kansas avoided $6.81 in potential recovery costs. The Kansas News Service reports that Missouri trailed close behind, with each federal dollar saving $6.72. (Read more: 1350 KMAN)

Flooding still causing problems at El Dorado Lake

info2019-07-08T00:58:25-05:00July 8th, 2019|

Officials with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism say Independence Day is one of the busiest weekends for state parks all year long. They say the lake is still recovering from flood waters. Five of it's six boat ramps are still under water, and several campgrounds still closed. Thousands of people were forced to use one boat ramp, causing traffic and congestion on the lake. Some say they have never seen that before. (Read more: KWCH News)

Dodge City approves Sidewalk Cafe ordinance

info2019-07-08T01:21:46-05:00July 6th, 2019|

During the Dodge City Commission meeting Monday, city commissioners approved a sidewalk cafe ordinance for downtown restaurants. “We received requests from restaurant owners within the Heritage District downtown to allow alcohol and food be allowed onto the sidewalks,” Dodge City legal counsel Brad Ralph said. “The restaurants would be allowed to have tables in front of the premises for patrons.” Ralph said after seeing similar ordinances in areas throughout the state, the city amended the ordinances based off two concerns. (Read more: News - Dodge City Daily Globe - Dodge City, KS)

Wamego’s Fourth of July celebration attracts up to 50,000 people

info2019-07-06T23:04:40-05:00July 6th, 2019|

On most days, Wamego has a population of about 4,800 people.You'd never know it on the Fourth of July, however, when as many as 50,000 people — possibly more — crowd into this Pottawatomie County town located about 45 miles northwest of Topeka.For many people, Wamego's Fourth of July celebration is as good as it gets: a slice of Americana with scenes that Norman Rockwell could have painted 75 years ago. (Read more: Local - The Topeka Capital-Journal)

Manhattan’s flag design contest

info2019-07-06T23:04:29-05:00July 6th, 2019|

Manhattan officials have announced on the City website that seven finalists have been selected from 120 design submissions in the City’s new flag design contest. You can vote on your favorite concept either online or in person at city hall. Only one entry is allowed from each computer IP address and only one ballot per person can be otained at the customer service window. To cast a vote online, please visit www.cityofmhk.com/flag. or to fill out a paper ballot in person, go to the customer service window at City Hall, located at 1101 Poyntz Avenue. (Read more: Little Apple Post)