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Great Bend Airfest to be featured in nationally-distributed magazine
As more than a couple of weeks have passed since the Mega Motor Weekend in Great Bend, city officials have had time to reflect on the successful weekend of September 28th – 30th that combined three large events. (Read more:…
City’s contract buy out details provided; hunt for new administrator begins
Laura Gourley, interim city administrator, told Gardner city council at the Oct. 1, 2018, meeting that there have been multiple inquiries about former administrator Cheryl Harrison-Lee’s payout. Randy Gregorcyk, councilman, asked for the expected cost of an interview team and…
New County tag office to open in December
The Sedgwick County treasurer’s office is aiming for a December opening for its new Wichita tag office that will replace all satellite offices, including Derby’s. “Though we still do not have a firm date, we are looking at the first…
Some say panhandling is hurting downtown Lawrence businesses; city may study issue
City leaders could soon be considering whether panhandling is becoming a problem downtown and whether the city should do anything about it. At the Lawrence City Commission meeting Tuesday, Downtown Lawrence Inc. Executive Director Sally Zogry asked the city to…
Leavenworth County Commission Chairman looks at withdrawing from Port Authority
The chairman of the Leavenworth County Commission said he wants to look into withdrawing from the Leavenworth County Port Authority. “I think we’re wasting money on the Port Authority,” Commission Chairman Louis Klemp said. He raised the issue Tuesday during…
Dodge City sets record for wettest month
The National Weather Service in Dodge City announced yesterday that another record has been broken in the month of October. According to the NWS, Dodge City Regional Airport has already received 6.11″ through Oct. 16th, which is up over 600…
Derby’s newest park opens this weekend
With recent heavy rains, Derby’s newest recreational resource, Warren Riverview Park, experienced high water levels rising up over its access area to the Arkansas River, putting it several feet under water. Not a worry for Robert Mendoza, the city’s public…
Hannes Zacharias sees river potential in Derby
Local residents may not pay much attention to the Arkansas River boarding Derby’s west side, but they should as it could be useful not just for additional recreational activities but as a economic development tool. That’s just one of the…
Approval granted for STAR bond district changes in Derby
Changes are coming for Derby’s STAR bond district. At its Oct. 9 meeting, the city council authorized the second reading of an amendment to the development agreement The initial reading was passed on Sept. 11 and then sent on to…
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