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USDA agencies may relocate to KC, but few existing employees may follow
The Kansas City area has celebrated the prospect of more than 500 new jobs with the relocation of two U.S. Department of Agriculture units. But few of the units’ existing employees may come along for the ride, The Hill reports.…
Redesign plans approved for Haviland district
The Kansas State Board of Education on Tuesday approved 71 schools in 30 districts – including Haviland Grade School – to launch their Kansans Can School Redesign Project plans during the 2019-2020 school year. The schools/ districts were announced Tuesday,…
Riverfront Legacy Master Plan leaders set open house date
The community groups, governmental bodies, design and real-estate firms collaborating on a plan for the Arkansas River's east bank area downtown have set a date and time for the first public engagement. The Wichita Boathouse, 515 S. Wichita, will play…
FCC approves nearly $40 million for rural broadband in Kansas
The FCC authorized nearly $38.7 million on Monday to fund broadband access for 10,864 unserved rural Kansas homes and businesses. The Federal Communications Commission says the money is part of the third wave of support from last year’s Connect America…
Flag Design Contest Winner
Congratulations to Kim Medvid whose design “Little Apple on the Prairie” was selected as the City of Manhattan flag contest design winner. A total of 3,021 ballots for the new flag were cast through online and in-person voting. The Little…
Lagging sales tax collections, ‘dark store’ appeals on commercial property put Overland Park officials on edge
An unexplained lag in sales tax collections and the prospect of losing commercial property tax revenues in a court battle had Overland Park officials on edge as they set the public hearing for the 2020 budget. City Manager Bill Ebel…
Shawnee hosts first ‘imagineering’ session to collect public input on future of city
The city of Shawnee on Monday night conducted the first of three imagineering sessions as part of a visioning process for the city’s first ever strategic plan. Their initial findings: Many residents like the city’s sense of community and amenities,…
GBCF 2019 youth grant opportunity
Golden Belt Community Foundation invites proposals for its upcoming competitive grant cycle focused on the health and well-being of youth, funded through the Kansas Health Foundation Youth Endowment and the Children’s Endowment. These funds support the health and well-being of…
Governor appoints three members to Kansas Water Authority
Governor Laura Kelly appointed three members to the Kansas Water Authority (KWA). The Kansas Water Authority plans for the development, management and use of state water resources by state or local agencies. Kelly appointed the following members: David Stroberg (R),…
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