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Making history: Pretty Prairie water plant, sales tax vote in the works
Stakes are planted in the ground at the construction site for the long-desired reverse osmosis treatment plant in Pretty Prairie. The city was told about 30 years ago by environmental authorities that high nitrates in the drinking water were a…
Gardner City Council increases chamber contract by $115,000
The Gardner City Council approved a $150,000 agreement with the Gardner-Edgerton chamber of commerce for business and tourism services during a council meeting Jan. 7. The agreement, which will run through the year, is $115,000 more than the $35,000 the…
Never too cold for Fire District #1
ohnson County #1 spent Jan. 14 training in snow and 30 degree temperatures. The day was spent deploying and advancing pre-connected hoselines. According to the district, the current weather was a perfect scenario for recruits to adapt and overcome obstacles…
Mission agrees to repay plaintiffs in settlement of ‘driveway tax’ cases
Details on the settlements, and how much will be repaid, will be worked out over the next 30 days, said city administrator Laura Smith. But the city has unanimously agreed to authorize settlement agreements in two pending lawsuits, ultimately to…
Large donation to provide big improvements at Harvey County’s Camp Hawk, West Park
A $90,000 donation will build at least one cabin at Camp Hawk and greatly upgrade playground equipment at West Park. The Harvey County Parks Department recently announced the donation from the R. Michael Rhoades Foundation, which aims to encourage the…
Newton to take guess work out of incentives
In a work session, the city of Newton laid out priorities for the upcoming year and one of those included establishing criteria for economic incentives. Hallelujah! Criteria for economic incentives are relatively common when it comes to governments across the…
North Newton to bid goodbye to ‘Radar Ray’
He was affectionately known as “Radar Ray,” serving as the Chief of Police in North Newton for 30 years. Ray Classen retired from that in 2013. His watch, however, came to a full end January 15 at Via Christi St.…
Reno County OK’s contract for second mental health position at jail
The Reno County Commission Tuesday approved a new contract agreement with Horizons Mental Health Center to help to inmates with mental health issues as they’re released from jail – and for a period afterward – to ensure they’re accessing the…
Greensburg: Is the city still green and sustainable?
Looking ahead was the theme of a round table discussion with city council and department heads Monday Jan 14 at the Greensburg City Hall. The casual, open conversational meeting was set up to help determine future goals and for council…
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