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Wichita seeking artists for downtown sculptures
The city of Wichita recently opened a request for proposals for visual artists interested in creating permanent outdoor sculptures for 14 existing pedestals located throughout Wichita’s central core districts of Old Town, Downtown and Delano. Source: www.derbyinformer.com - RSS Results…
County works to extend pedestrian pathway
During its June 11 meeting, the Sedgwick County Commission took the first official steps on a project that will extend a pedestrian pathway from Derby to fully connect with Rose Hill. Source: www.derbyinformer.com - RSS Results in news/area_news of type…
Merriam City Council approves next step for $120 million development project
The Merriam City Council on Monday night discussed moving forward with a $120 million development project. The mixed-resident and retail development would be built at the site of the former Johnson County Library branch, just north of Shawnee Mission Parkway.…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 17, 2025
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…
County administrator settling into new role
Kevin Frymire said his transition from the private to the public sector is going well so far. Frymire took over as Harvey County Administrator on May 27, moving from his longtime career as an assisted living administrator. The county began…
Boden steps into new role in Goessel
Scott Boden has served as the Goessel High School Principal for 14 years, but starting next month, he will move into the position of USD 411 Superintendent. “Mr. Boden is in an excellent position to step in and just do…
Lenexa OKs deal for 175-home subdivision. In exchange, city gets land for future park
Lenexa is conducting a rare swap with a local home builder in which the city is getting land for a future city park while the developer gains acreage for a 175-home subdivision next door. Earlier this month, the Lenexa City…
Edgerton building subdivision of 275 new homes at more affordable prices
Edgerton is welcoming its first housing subdivision in several years to address growing affordable housing needs. Located on 80 acres near 207th Street and Edgerton Road, Dwyer Farms is a 275-home neighborhood that is just starting to come online as…
New housing keeps popping up in western Johnson County despite some pushing back
Despite resident apprehension and pushback over the years, Lenexa continues to march westward with its development. The latest will be discussed during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Referred to as Solera, Lenexa-based civil engineering company Schlagel & Associates is applying on…
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