info2025-01-24T10:35:00-06:00January 24th, 2025|
With only one law office left in the county, and that being a half-day satellite office of a McPherson County office, Marion County’s 11,690 residents are seriously underserved.... Newly installed county attorney Michelle Brown has ideas to recruit lawyers to the county. Source: Marion County RECORD
info2025-01-24T10:34:09-06:00January 24th, 2025|
Kansas, especially in rural areas, faces a shortage of nurses that is expected to become worse, a recent Kansas Nursing Workforce Center report shows. ... [Marion hospital] chief executive Alex Haines ... explained that the hospital’s efforts to recruit and retain nurses is to involve them in decision making, ensure their pay is fair market value, and waive staff members’ patient responsibility for care they get at the hospital. Source: Marion County RECORD
info2025-01-24T10:31:18-06:00January 24th, 2025|
An effort to get Marion’s downtown designated as a historic district — opening the door to tax credits to pay for building improvements — will continue after a five-year hiatus touched off by 2020’s COVID-19 pandemic. Source: Marion County RECORD
info2025-01-24T10:29:31-06:00January 24th, 2025|
Marysville’s iconic Koester Block rust-brick buildings, which date to the town’s early days of the 19th century, stand to see new life once housing is added to their upper stories. Source: The Marysville Advocate
info2025-01-24T10:18:35-06:00January 24th, 2025|
The City recently received an offer for an estimated $3 million from the State of Kansas to help extend the Sand Creek trail by 1.2 miles and connect its two pieces. The City has had plans and estimates for the project, but until now, no funding existed, and solving the exact details was not something to spend staff time on. Source: Harvey County Now
info2025-01-24T10:13:27-06:00January 24th, 2025|
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the award recipients for the Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) grant program. In this round of funding, more than $250,000 was distributed among 12 recipients across the state. “Through the SEED grant program, we’re helping our small and rural communities grow stronger and become more resilient,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “These investments will drive economic development, enhance local services and create a more prosperous future across the state.” Source: Kansas Department of Commerce
info2025-01-24T10:12:29-06:00January 24th, 2025|
The chief has a vested interest in taking care of his town. For the past three years, Adelman and his two part-time officers have done a lot to gain the trust of Mulberry’s 400-plus residents using what Adelman calls proactive police work. Since Adelman became chief, Mulberry’s crime rate has dropped significantly. He and his officers have taken the time to learn everyone’s name, instilling a sense of community that was lost for a time. Source: Morning Sun
info2025-01-24T10:10:50-06:00January 24th, 2025|
A local city is distributing free straw to help citizens insulate outside dog houses and pet shelters during some of the coldest days of the winter, so far. A yearly occurrence, the city of Arma is giving free straw to area pet owners as a way to keep their pets from freezing during the winter season. According to assistant city clerk Vanessa Kent, the straw is acquired by the city from Blue Ribbon Farm & Home, an animal feed store in Pittsburg. Source: Morning Sun
info2025-01-24T10:09:41-06:00January 24th, 2025|
The USD 383 school board on Wednesday unanimously voted to outsource mowing and upkeep services to two outside companies, making up for staff shortages and saving the district some cash. Source: 1350 KMAN
info2025-01-24T10:08:20-06:00January 24th, 2025|
With Wichita increasing their water rates, which passes onto Andover residents, Mayor Ronnie Price says the issue could be solved by connecting Andover to the El Dorado Lake. The Wichita City Council approved a 6.75% rate increase for water on Tuesday, December 3, effective with bills issued on or after January 1, 2025. Low-volume water users will see their bills rise by $3.21, mid-volume users will experience a $4.79 increase, and high-volume users will face an increase of $9.59. The rate increase comes due to inflation, operational adjustments, and other challenges. Source: Andover American
