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Rock River Rapids in Derby opens on June 8 with safety measures
The Rock River Rapids Aquatic Park in Derby is slated to open on Monday, June 8. City and recreation officials made the announcement in a joint news release Wednesday. "Given the risks of COVID-19, a great deal of preparation has…
Anonymous donor helps 41 residents in Kansas town pay their water bills
Residents in a small Kansas town don't have to worry about their past due water bills after someone anonymously paid all of their balances. Julie Roller Weeks with the Abilene Convention & Visitor's Bureau said Friday's donation was for $2,000.…
Counties respond to governor’s action on coronavirus response
Sedgwick County commissioners plan a special meeting Wednesday afternoon to decide on next steps after actions taken by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday. The governor vetoed a bill from the legislature to limit the governor’s powers on disaster and…
Harvey County commissioners vote to keep county in phase 2
The Harvey County Commission voted Tuesday at a special meeting to remain in the second phase of the Harvey County Health Reopening Plan regarding COVID-19 response through June 2. The plan generally follows the guidance included in Kansas Gov. Laura…
Frazer: Most proud of updating Moundridge’s strategic plan
Outgoing City Administrator Randy Frazer said the one project he will point to with pride that he helped to accomplish during his nine-year tenure with the City of Moundridge is updating the city's strategic plan. Frazer was honored during a…
McPherson County announces response to reopening
McPherson County announced Tuesday evening its response to reopening after Gov. Laura Kelly made counties decide on how they reopen, instead of reopening as a whole. Effective Wednesday at 12:01 a.m., McPherson County Health Officer Shalei Shea is recommending McPherson…
Shawnee expects to lose nearly $500K to open Soetaert pool under COVID-19 restrictions this summer
With Shawnee planning to open the Soetaert pool this summer, city staff anticipate losing nearly half a million dollars by subsidizing 79% of operational costs. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, city staff expect to slash by more than half the number…
Johnson County Community College announces four-step ‘return to campus’ plan
Johnson County Community College last week released a four-step return to campus plan. The plan will resume on-campus activities and services while protecting the “health and safety of the campus community,” according to JCCC. “Fully restoring campus operations will require patience,…
GCCC Utilizing CARES Act Funds for Free Student Laptops
Garden City Community College is offering up to 150 new laptops at no cost to students who need reliable computer access for their studies. The new laptops – Lenovo Thinkpads, valued at just under $500 each – will be made…
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