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Free land and no-strings cash aim to tempt people to small Midwestern towns — with mixed success
When small-town charm isn’t enough to attract new residents, some struggling Midwest communities figure money might be. Cities across the region offer cash and free land for those willing to make the move to smaller communities with room, and a…
County files motion to dismiss City of Golden incorporation appeal
The county has filed a motion to dismiss the plaintiffs’ appeal in the city of Golden matter because petitioners failed to provide the specified bond amount. The County Commission voted 3-1 against incorporation of Golden at its Oct. 13 meeting.…
Carl Gerlach, retired Overland Park mayor, reflects on ups and downs of 16-year tenure
Mayor Carl Gerlach seemed momentarily ill at ease as he stepped to the podium at his last Overland Park City Council meeting last month. Council president and incoming mayor Curt Skoog had just read a lengthy commendation of Gerlach’s accomplishments,…
Johnson County cities differ on livestreaming public meetings
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic nearly two years ago, more attention has turned to how local governmental bodies broadcast their public meetings, since in-person attendance in many cases remains limited. The city of Shawnee, for instance, recently voted…
Overland Park considers changes to trash service, including bulky item pickup and home bin storage
An Overland Park city council committee on Monday advanced an ordinance that would change two code changes impacting city trash services. One change would loosen the city’s current regulations governing how residents store their trash and recyclable bins at home.…
Kansas town drops charges against man who displayed profane flag
A civil rights group says a Kansas town has dropped all charges against a man prosecuted for flying a flag outside his home with a profanity against President Joe Biden. The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas said Wednesday it…
Wichita, Sedgwick County to apply for flood control grant
The City of Wichita and Sedgwick County have received approval to apply for a federal grant that will reduce flooding in the Calfskin Creek basin, a 17-square mile area of west Wichita. The Kansas Division of Emergency Management has approved…
Casino valuation change to force Mulvane budget amendments
A recent ruling on the Kansas Star Casino’s assessed valuation for 2015 means the city of Mulvane will have to make adjustments to its 2022 budget in an effort to pay back property taxes collected. Each year, the Sumner County…
Cocking takes over as Emporia city manager
Trey Cocking, Emporia’s new city manager, has officially taken over his new role. Hired in October to replace outgoing city manager Mark McAnarney, Cocking’s first day was Tuesday and on Wednesday he sat in his first Emporia City Commission meeting…
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