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Douglas County mail-in ballots now include prepaid postage
Residents in Douglas County who wish to cast election ballots through the mail will no longer need to pay postage to do so. Advance ballot envelopes will now be marked with postage already paid, the Douglas County Clerk’s Office announced…
Longwell responds: ‘Public-private partnership is an ideal model for city development’
In response to a weekend investigative article from The Wichita Eagle that asserted he violated a City Council ethics policy, Mayor Jeff Longwell says building and maintaining positive relationships in Wichita's business community is "an essential part of my job."…
Howell will host community meetings as part of county strategic plan
As the Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) prepares the county's next strategic plan, 5th District Commissioner Jim Howell will host meetings with his constituents. Howell has scheduled two town hall meetings in the district to “engage the community.”…
Project seeks to bring drainage relief
Residents in a west Derby community can expect to see fewer problems from heavy rains. At its Sept. 24 meeting, the City Council approved a $241,489 contract for drainage improvements in the Woodland Valley Addition. That’s an area west of…
September tax collections in Kansas $43M ahead of estimates
The state’s total tax collections for September showed the continued trend upward at $744.1 million; 6.2% or $43.2 million above the estimate, according to a media release from the Kansas Department of Revenue. These collections are $48.2 million more than…
Thomas County site of two new wind projects
Residents, business leaders, and government officials joined ENGIE North America September 26 to mark the grand opening of the Solomon Forks Wind Project, as well as to celebrate the East Fork Wind Project scheduled to become operational in the…
Reno County seeking funds to help with 43rd Street bridge
The Reno County Commission agreed to seek funds to help with the cost of repairing the 43rd Street bridge near old K-61. The Kansas Department of Transportation announced a new cost sharing program with cities and counties across the state.…
2020 Community Grant and Marketing Grant applications are available
The Geary County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau sets aside grant funds to support community events and attractions that exhibit positive tourism potential for the county. The money is available via 2020 Community Support Grant and 2020 Marketing Grants. Applications are…
County Office Building parking lot receiving an upgrade
The heavily utilized public parking lot that serves the Geary County Office Building and law enforcement agencies in the vicinity is receiving a mill and overlay upgrade. Geary County is funding the project. (Read more: Junction City Post)
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