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Miami County, Kansas hires Nathan Law as next County Administrator
As Miami County prepares for the retirement of Shane Krull on January 8, 2027, following 22 years of dedicated service as County Administrator, the Board is excited to welcome Nathan into this role and begin the County's next chapter. Nathan…
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<div style="color: #333;">Lawrence’s new city manager looks for ‘win-win’ in city growth and development</div>
Lawrence City Manager Majed Al-Ghafry floated the idea of a new downtown department and said the city should remain open to exploring data centers during a chamber of commerce event this week. Key for Al-Ghafry is balance, he said: between…
<div style="color: #333;">City manager of Garden City to retire after 18 years in role</div>
The City of Garden City announced Tuesday that City Manager Matt Allen will retire in the first quarter of 2027. Allen began his career in public service with the City of Salina in 1996. In 1997, he became assistant to…
<div style="color: #333;">Miami County commissioner shares lessons on county administrator role with Riley County</div>
A county administrator can help commissioners research issues, manage county departments and find solutions while leaving elected officials in charge of their own offices, according to a Miami County commissioner who spoke to the Riley County Commission Thursday. Riley County…
<div style="color: #333;">Hutchinson City Council hires Meagher as interim city manager</div>
The Hutchinson City Council filled the five-day-old vacancy in the city manager’s office with a familiar face Monday afternoon, appointing Gary Meagher to the role he served in for about eight months in 2022. Read more: The Hutchinson Tribune
<div style="color: #333;">Jolene Graham is appointed as the next Andover City Administrator</div>
Mayor Ronnie Price stated, “This appointment is an effort to ensure continuity for the community, the city staff, and operations. Jolene is already up-to-speed on the outstanding work happening in our community and will carry that momentum forward.” Graham’s breadth…
<div style="color: #333;">Topeka deputy city manager announces retirement at end of year</div>
A member of Topeka's administration will be leaving at the end of the year. Deputy city manager Braxton Copley announced his retirement Sept. 2. “I have been honored by the opportunity to serve Topeka for more than 20 years in…
<div style="color: #333;">Shawnee County employee health plan could hit $1.4 million soon due to rising GLP-1 costs</div>
Shawnee County leaders are looking for ways to save money as costs rise for a widely-used weight loss drug. Shawnee County commissioners held a work session on Monday, Aug. 31 to discuss issues impacting the county's employee benefit program. One…
<div style="color: #333;">Andover’s city administrator named Wichita’s new assistant city manager</div>
Andover’s city administrator, Jennifer McCausland, will leave her position at the suburb and begin her new one in Wichita in late October. McCausland has worked in Andover for more than 15 years. She was promoted to the city administrator position…
<div style="color: #333;">South-central Kansas fire chief retires after more than 30 years</div>
Steve Roberson, chief of the Newton Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department, retired on Friday after more than 30 years of service. Roberson began his career in 1995 with the Newton Ambulance Department, before it merged with the fire department in 1997.…
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