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Greenleaf receives $300K for improvements to housing
The City of Greenleaf recently received a $300,000 federal grant to rehabilitate about nine homes in the city. Low-to-moderate income families in Greenleaf can apply for that grant money to replace siding, roofs and windows. City clerk Wanda Uffman said…
Overland Park commission OKs design for Santa Fe Commons revamp despite concerns about loss of downtown history
Overland Park is moving ahead with plans to redevelop its downtown Santa Fe Commons Park to include more open play area, an outdoor work environment and a paper-airplane inspired performance stage, despite a last-minute protest from some residents. The city…
Salina officials to research expanding curbside recycling
The Salina City Commission directed staff Monday evening to research ways to expand curbside recycling. The commission issued the direction following an 87-minute winding discussion where two commissioners asked if the city of Salina should even be involved in the…
Shawnee will hold public election in May on property tax increase to fund proposed $38 million community center
The city of Shawnee is moving forward with a public vote on a property tax increase to fund a proposed community center. After months of discussion, the council voted 7-1 on Monday to hold a mail-in ballot election this May…
Ellis Co Clerk sets dates for two more voting machine demos
Ellis County residents can preview the next round of voting machines at demonstrations set for Feb. 19 and 21. As with the first demo, the next two will be at 10 a.m. in the County Commission chambers downstairs in the…
County commissioners explain decision on new manager
As leaders committed to thoughtful public process, we also understand the Editorial Board’s position that a public search for the best person to lead a large public organization is usually preferred. For this important decision, we believe it is our…
City of Manhattan seeks designs for new flag
Manhattan area vexillologists have an opportunity to show off their skills in a new city contest announced Monday, Feb. 11. Manhattan is seeking designs for a new flag and will accept submissions through Friday, March 29. Submissions will be reviewed…
Lawrence City Commission to discuss how new affordable housing funds should be spent
With the city’s new affordable housing sales tax set to go into effect this spring, city leaders will soon discuss how those dollars can be used to help alleviate the affordable-housing shortage. As part of its work session Tuesday, the…
City of Topeka considers dropping employee residency requirement
Topeka’s governing body plans next week to discuss dropping the city’s requirement that its employees live in Shawnee County. The move would improve the city’s ability to hire the best-qualified people, the city council’s economic and community development committee heard…
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