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Group fighting to protect Century II calls it the ’most iconic structure in Wichita’
A group of people fighting to protect Century II from what they fear is an effort to tear down the iconic building in downtown Wichita met there Tuesday to advocate for remodeling the structure instead. One of the organizers of…
Lenexa continues study of Ad Astra Pool, considers options to renovate or replace on site
Preliminary data from a geotechnical analysis of Ad Astra Pool in Lenexa has found no conclusive evidence for the reason behind the pool’s perpetual maintenance issues. In a report shared Tuesday night with the city council, city staff said they…
Prairie Village looking at highest level of LEED certification for new public works facility
The Prairie Village city council this week gave preliminary direction to city staff to begin detailed planning for the replacement of the aging public works facility off Somerset Drive east of Corinth Square with new facilities that could meet the…
Sedgwick County rejects controversial home for foster youths
After a fourth lengthy debate, a proposal for a care home for foster children near Haysville has been finally rejected by the Sedgwick County Commission. Although Wednesday’s debate lasted more than two hours, the outcome was never really in doubt.…
Olathe earns four awards at Kansas Water Environment Association annual conference
The City of Olathe is proud to announce that city facilities and staff earned four awards at the recent Kansas Water Environment Association annual conference. The Harold Street Wastewater Treatment Facility was named a top Class 5 plant in the…
KWA learns of northwest Kansas water conservation efforts
Recently the Kansas Water Authority (KWA) met in Goodland under the new direction of Constance (Connie) Crittenden Owen who was appointed Chair this past summer by Governor Kelly to lead the KWA. “My experience as a licensed attorney practicing Kansas…
A divided Federal Reserve cuts key rate for 2nd time this year
A sharply divided Federal Reserve cut its key benchmark interest rate for a second time this year while saying it’s prepared to continue doing what it deems necessary to sustain the U.S. economic expansion. The Fed’s move will reduce its…
County will take care of poor farm cemetery
An old, neglected cemetery on Old Mill Rd., once part of the county poor farm, will be mowed and maintained now that county officials have discussed the land is the county’s responsibility. County clerk Tina Spencer told commissioners Monday she…
Newton makes commitment to future library project
Newton has hired a design and fundraising firm for what will likely be a new library project. The commission approved accepting a contract with HBM Architects at a special meeting Wednesday night at 5 p.m. concerning the upcoming project. The…
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