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<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…
<div style="color: #333;">Dickinson County Approves Three-Year Moratorium On Data Centers, Battery Storage And Renewable Energy Projects</div>
The Dickinson County Commission recently passed a three year moratorium on data centers, battery storage and alternative/renewable energy sources in the county. Kenny Roelofsen, commissioner and chairman of the Board of Commissioners, explained what the moratorium means. “This isn’t a…
<div style="color: #333;">Coffeyville launches pothole challenge to target worst road damage</div>
The city of Coffeyville is asking residents to report the city’s worst potholes to help public services crews prioritize repairs on paved city streets. Read more: www.koamnewsnow.com
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