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What former Johnson County Manager Hannes Zacharias learned from a 2,000 mile kayak trip
A 2,000 mile float trip down the Arkansas and Mississippi Rivers taught former Johnson County Manager Hannes Zacharias a few lessons. People are nice, generous and kind, no matter where you go. The drought really has dried up many parts…
Artists turn out to capture Tonganoxie
Though there were many activities happening during the Sunflower Stroll, one might have caught the eye most Labor Day Weekend. Artists could be seen around town painting various buildings and scenes. Whether it was Tonganoxie Water Park, the depot, the…
Osawatomie residents voice opinions about trash service
A load of trash collection concerns were dumped at the feet of Osawatomie City Council members during a public hearing Sept. 5 at Memorial Hall, but a decision on who the city’s next service provider will be has yet to…
Change would benefit possible micro breweries in Winfield
Microbreweries are one step closer to being allowed in downtown Winfield after the city planning commission recommended zoning changes to encourage their development Monday. The commission recommended changing the required distance that a business receiving 30 percent or more of…
Trekking for treasure: Republic County is epicenter for 400 mile US36 Treasure Hunt this weekend
It’s a big event with a secret mission. Lure shoppers from across the state and nation to northern Kansas with the promise of antiques, collectibles, crafts, garage sale finds and other treasures. But all along US36, communities band together the…
Planning commission resists lobbying effort by builders, recommends new design guidelines for Prairie Village homes
For more than an hour on Tuesday, an organized group of home building professionals approached the podium in the Prairie Village council chambers and railed against a set of proposed design standards for new homes in the city. They would…
Grant reduces purchase of Ellis warning sirens by 50%
Thanks to a grant from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, the city of Ellis was able to replace its 40-year-old outdoor warning sirens with two new sirens at a 50 percent reduced cost. (Read more: Hays Post)
Liberal City Commission hears of AirFair 2018 success
There was an air of positivity in the chambers during the most recent Liberal City Commission meeting Tuesday evening thanks to many of the happenings of the past couple weeks in the community. One particular happening was Saturday’s AirFair, which…
City of Topeka raises starting police officer pay by 14 percent
Topeka next year will raise starting pay for police officers by 14 percent, from $19.44 to $22.08 per hour, under a contract the city’s governing body voted 10-0 to approve Tuesday evening. The nine council members and Mayor Michelle De…
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