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Aquatic center a part of DRC discussion heading into 2020
Upon completing its Strategic Master Plan in 2018, the Derby Recreation Commission saw the interest in a new indoor aquatic center remain very high. After gauging feedback from community members about the possibility of a steering committee, the DRC plans…
BOE approves schematic design for Derby Middle School bond projects
The Derby Board of Education approved a schematic design for upcoming bond projects at Derby Middle School at its Monday meeting. Burke Jones, director of operations, said at the Nov. 12 meeting that the design represents an early phase in…
Greenwood County Commissioners Approved Meeting Room Updates
Commissioners continued discussion over the courthouse meeting room renovation project during their regular meeting on Monday, November 25. Commissioner Chuck Spradlin noted that, after having prompted Emporia and Olpe construction companies over the prospect of completing the project (only being…
County officials balk at citys proposed tax relief program
Bourbon County Commissioners agreed on Nov. 19 they would adopt a resolution for guidelines for economic development incentives. Bourbon County Economic Development Director Jody Hoener presented the guidelines and asked commissioners if they would make a motion to adopt the…
USDA invests $5.2 million in rural broadband for Kansas families
Wave Wireless, which provides wireless internet service in Labette County, will expand its network next year and bring fiber optic broadband internet service to 1,390 rural Labette County homes. The service will offer up to gigabit speeds. Wave Wireless received…
USD 308 School Board approves research contract
The USD 308 School Board approved a contract Monday that will give the district access to quick-turnaround research as well as research on special projects. The contract with EAB allows the district to get a quick turnaround on any research…
Commission debates giving planning board more direction on wind zoning
The Reno County Commission next week will consider directing the county planning board to move forward with public meetings in the southeast quadrant of the county to discuss the implementation of zoning there, and leave debate about zoning for the…
County awards design services contract for Metcalf 2.0
The Metcalf 2.0 project to rehabilitate the busy Louisburg thoroughfare has taken another step forward. The Miami County Commission on Wednesday, Nov. 20, awarded a contract for survey and design services to BG Consultants. Seven firms submitted proposals for Metcalf…
Pottawatomie County Commission requests more information before approving design of Fleet Maintenance Facility; Limerick Ln. extension project encounters roadblock
Fleet Maintenance Facility Although the final design and specifications for Pottawatomie County’s new Public Works Fleet Maintenance Facility have been completed, approval from the county commission will have to wait at least one more week. “Commissioner (Pat) Weixelman asked a…
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