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Economic leaders looking to pay remote workers to move to Topeka
The Greater Topeka Partnership is looking to pay people who work from home to move to Topeka. The proposal is a part of the economic group’s Choose Topeka program, which received national attention when it was announced. Originally, the program…
‘Ghost sign’ restoration recalls Wellington history
For more than 100 years, a sign advertising an early cornerstone business in Wellington had been hidden. Today, through the magic of modern technology, people in other countries have been watching the restoration of the sign on YouTube. The “ghost…
Oktoberfest Hays 2020 revision
Members of the Volga German Centennial Association and organizers of Oktoberfest Hays, announced their 2020 Oktoberfest Hays REVISION plan. Even though the traditional Oktoberfest Hays event in Frontier Park will not occur this year, the format for 2020 will still…
Celebrating El Dorado’s History
The city of El Dorado is marking the 150th anniversary of Eldorado’s incorporation as a city. El Dorado incorporated as a city of the third class on Sept.12, 1871. In celebration of this historic occasion, many events are being planned…
Affordable housing a top concern as Prairie Village drafts new 20-year plan
Prairie Village officials are seeking more feedback on the draft of the city’s comprehensive long-term plan, Village Vision 2.0, that the city council may take up as early as mid-October. It’s been a nearly two-year process developing Village Vision 2.0,…
‘Open Prairie’ — $500,000 public artwork unveiled at new Johnson County Courthouse
After four years of planning and construction — and having recently reached “substantial completion” after 26 months — officials unveiled a $500,000 piece of public art inside the new Johnson County Courthouse in downtown Olathe Wednesday. The work, entitled “Open…
Prairie Village city council tamps down on hours allowed for private construction
As the trend of older homes throughout Prairie Village being torn down and replaced with newly-built construction continues, the city council Tuesday worked to address noise concerns stemming from the activity of private construction. The Prairie Village City Council on…
Roeland Park to add solar array installations on community center, city hall
Solar power installations are being added to the Roeland Park Community Center and City Hall, following the city council’s Tuesday decision to approve a solar services agreement with Evergy, the electricity company formerly known as Kansas City Power and Light.…
Strained Rural Water Utilities Buckle Under Pandemic Pressure
Rural water and wastewater systems have largely been left out of federal and state pandemic relief, and yet they play critical roles in local economies. Homes rely on them, of course, but so do small businesses such as eateries and…
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