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Ed Eilert, a long-time leader in Johnson County, retires
Long-time leader Ed Eilert ended his 44-year career in public service Thursday by chairing a final Johnson County Commission meeting. A reception is planned Friday to honor Eilert. It will be held at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center,…
Overland Park Convention Center named best small convention center in North America
The Overland Park Convention Center has been named the 2023 Best Small Convention Center in North America by Exhibitor Magazine. The selection process is based on surveys of past clients and event managers. Those surveys focus on five primary criteria…
De Soto looks for public input as it gets ready to grow with new plant
Massive construction vehicles are working in De Soto, Kansas to build Panasonic's new electric vehicle battery plant, city leaders are preparing to reach out to the public to get their input on how the community should grow while maintaining the…
North Newton, learning center, Halstead library receive grant funds
Parents, grandparents and other guardians will have shaded areas and tables at which to sit while children play at a couple of North Newton parks that have fairly new playground equipment. That’s thanks to a Kansas Department of Commerce Strategic…
Moundridge police officers renovate old library into new police station
After six months of renovations, the Moundridge Police Department has a new home right across the street from its old office. The chief of police, Michael Sparks, said it was a necessity, but all the work done was by its…
City of Topeka welcomes new Chief Financial Officer
A new face will be appearing among the City of Topeka's leadership later this month. City of Topeka spokesperson Gretchen Spiker said Freddy Mawyin will take the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) after being hired by the city. Mawyin…
New program to benefit rural homeowners in Kansas
Potential and current homeowners in rural Kansas can be financially assisted through the new Home Loan Guarantee (HGL) for Rural Kansas. The program, which was created by Kansas Housing Resources Cooperation (KHRC), helps to close the gap between lenders and…
Eligible area businesses encouraged to apply for COVID-related property tax relief grants
The deadline is still several months away, but area business owners are strongly encouraged to learn more about cash grants to offset COVID-related impacts and apply soon if those grants apply to them. The COVID-19 Retail Storefront Property Tax Relief…
City staff members assert alcohol & drug program funds’ distribution is legal; advisory board member says questions remain
After more than a year spent questioning the process and legality of how the city allocates its special alcohol tax revenue, an advisory board will meet Friday to discuss a staff memo that says the city’s appropriation of the money…
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