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<div style="color: #333;">Camera critics flock to meeting</div>
While the city held a public hearing about its budget, it was Flock cameras that drew the most comment at Newton’s Aug. 24 commission meeting. For the third meeting in a row, residents asked for public discussion and more information…
<div style="color: #333;">North Newton planning new park</div>
A new park in North Newton will have a variety of features to mimic the natural surroundings. That’s according to North Newton City Council Member and North Newton Parks and Recreation Committee Chair Marissa Murphy. She said those could include…
<div style="color: #333;">Foul odor just fowl</div>
A strange smell prompted a call to the Hesston Police Department. Coming from the area of Emma Creek Road and Hesston Road, the HPD was notified of a possible gas odor. When officers responded, it was quickly determined the smell…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 26, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
<div style="color: #333;">Regional model policy for e-mobility created through partnerships, workshops</div>
The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment and the Mid-America Regional Council partnered to host workshops for cities and other community partners in the region to develop a model policy for e-mobility devices - which includes e-bikes, e-scooters and…
<div style="color: #333;">Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library imprinted music icon’s legacy on Johnson County</div>
To Christopher Kaberline’s two young girls, Dolly Parton isn’t an iconic global music legend. She’s “Grandma Dolly.” That’s because they’ve grown up reading books provided for free by Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, titles like “I Am A Rainbow,” “Ice Cream…
<div style="color: #333;">Olathe rolls out tax incentives for 3 data center equipment manufacturing plants</div>
Olathe’s industrial footprint continues to expand. The Olathe City Council unanimously approved up to $239.8 million in industrial revenue bonds for three facilities that will manufacture electrical and power systems for data centers on Aug. 18. The buildings, operated by…
<div style="color: #333;">Kansas’ new by-right housing law forcing NEJC cities to revisit zoning — whether they like it or not</div>
Two years after Prairie Village’s housing debate was effectively put to rest, a new state law is forcing the city to delve back into housing discussions. Senate Bill 418, known as the by-right housing bill and signed into law earlier…
<div style="color: #333;">De Soto studies new regulations about signing NDAs in economic development deals</div>
De Soto is weighing new rules for how it handles public disclosures for economic development projects. The City Council will consider adding a process for the city to follow when asked to sign a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) related to potential…
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