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Valley Center hires former long-time Derby Rec Commission superintendent
Former DRC Superintendent Frank Seitz will work as a consultant for the Valley Center Recreation Commission Board. According to The Ark Valley News, the board approved a contract with Seitz at its Dec. 10 meeting. Hired in 1980, Seitz was…
Derby Rec Commission moves forward in acquiring arts center
In a move that advanced its acquisition of the building, the Derby Recreation Commission approved a donation agreement for the Hubbard Arts Center. The agreement, approved at the DRC board’s December meeting, provides formal structure for the deed of the…
City land sale will square up lot
The City Council approved the sale of a small portion of park land to a private party. Mark Fritze and his wife, Kourtney Fritze, asked to buy 3,600 square feet of city-owned land at the very east side of the…
Development needed says city manager, but planning and zoning board vote against senior development
In the coming month, the City of Newton Commission will face a vote to override its planning and zoning board and allow for the development for senior citizens, but actual details on the proposed development are short. Redwood Developments, out…
Garden City to change practice with repeat offenders
The Garden City Commission on Tuesday directed the Garden City Police Department to revise its existing practices regarding “Own Recognizance,” or OR, bonds for people who have violated the city’s code of ordinances, changing the language relating to repeat offenders.…
Topeka Mayor, city manager hold final joint news conference of 2018
Mayor Michelle De La Isla and city manager Brent Trout conducted their final joint monthly news conference of 2018 on Tuesday morning at City Hall, discussing accomplishments that have taken place over the past 12 months and challenges awaiting the…
North Newton residents now can get leak credits
North Newton City Administrator John Torline told council members on Monday night one resident had a huge water bill because of a leak, and there was nothing he could do to help that person pay for the water bill. He…
Barton County set to welcome new County Counselor
In addition to having a new County Attorney, Barton County will also soon have a new County Counselor who will assist Commissioners on legal issues. Current Counselor Carey Hipp will soon be leaving to become a District Judge in the…
Dispatchers detail highs, lows of being first contact in emergencies
Sitting in a dim room lit by the glow of several computer screens, the communications center at the Riley County Police Department bustled with activity as dispatchers took nonstop service, officer and 911 calls. Stationed with five monitors before her,…
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