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The University of Kansas Public Management Center announces graduates of Certified Public Manager Program
The University of Kansas Public Management Center has announced this year’s graduates of the Kansas Certified Public Manager program, who represent the 25th anniversary class. The graduation ceremony took place last month in the House Chamber at the Capitol in…
Ellis County needs residents’ input for planning
Ellis County wants input from county residents on a comprehensive plan being designed for the area, according to Karen Purvis, environmental sanitarian and zoning administrator for the county. Ellis County has been working with Marvin Planning Consultants, Inc., David City,…
Edgerton considers employees’ pay increase
There was spirited debate at the Edgerton city council meeting Dec. 13 over a proposed city staff pay raise. Beth Linn, city administrator, presented the results of a compensation and benefits study that compared Edgerton’s city employees’ pay scales to…
Salina City Commission selects Schrage to be city manager
Mike Schrage was chosen Friday to become Salina’s next city manager. The Salina City Commission voted unanimously about 12:30 p.m. Friday to extend a job offer to Schrage, who in June was appointed interim city manager, and to authorize the…
Cedar Point Fire Station construction continues
Steve Fillmore and Thom Kirk met with the Chase County Commission to provide an update on the Cedar Point Fire Station. “By this time next year, we want it built,” Commissioner Tony Hazelton said. “Can you tell us where we…
County working to resolve issue with IRS
Neosho County officials are working to avoid a $61,000 penalty from the Internal Revenue Service. Human Resources Manager Christy Hofer told commissioners Friday morning that the IRS notified her about the penalty for 2016 because of the Affordable Care Act.…
Ottawa becomes first mindful city in the nation
City of Ottawa Fire Chief Tim Matthias wasn’t sure what to think when he first heard about a stress management program being offered in Ottawa. “Truthfully, I was hesitant to commit to the class because I did not know what…
Former police officer sues Hutchinson
A former Hutchinson Police Department officer is charging the city of Hutchinson with employment discrimination and retaliation. In a lawsuit filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Topeka, Devin Berman said he was open with the city and the department…
Saying problems with voting system have been resolved, Election Commissioner recommends completing purchase
Convinced that problems with the new electronic voting machines have been resolved, Election Commissioner Ronnie Metsker told county commissioners that he is ready to sign the papers and cut the check to vendor ES&S. Payment on the $10.6 million system…
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