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City of Augusta discusses alternatives on splash pad project
Perhaps due to feelings of frustration from the lengthy cemetery discussion or the news of snags in a construction project, tempers flared a bit near the conclusion of Monday’s meeting. Most visitors had left the meeting when City Manager Josh…
City mayor delivers Winfield’s status
The City of Winfield “is in pretty good shape, but there are things we can do to make it in even better shape going forward,” Mayor Greg Thompson said Thursday at the “State of the City” address. These things include…
Land bank approved by Fort Scott city commissioners
After months of discussion and consideration, Fort Scott City Commissioners on Tuesday approved creation of a tool that could be used to address the issue of dilapidated, vacant or tax-foreclosed properties. Commissioners approved an ordinance establishing a land bank and…
Public forum in El Dorado held for plan to outsource management of youth sports programs
Several citizens spoke out against a plan to outsource the management of youth sports programs currently managed by the City of El Dorado Recreation Department to the El Dorado YMCA at a public forum at the Civic Center Wednesday evening.…
Bourbon County Commissioners release final numbers on jail project
Now that the move into the Bourbon County Law Enforcement Center is complete, questions have been raised about the final cost of the project. During Tuesday’s Bourbon County Commission meeting, Commission Chairman Lynne Oharah shared information he has gathered from…
Atchison County steps up delinquent tax collections
Area property owners may soon learn there is a new home rule in the land to move assets in arrears on taxes to the front of the auction line. Atchison County Commission Board members officially took this action Tuesday, June…
Merriam community center team unveils details on proposed exterior design at open house
Merriam residents got a first look at the proposed design for the city’s new $30 million community center at an open house Thursday. The big reveal at city hall gave attendees a peek of the designers’ plans for the building…
Wichita postpones decision on closing south-side Clapp Golf Course
A decision on whether to shut down Wichita's Clapp Golf Course will have to wait for another day. City Hall canceled a special meeting of the Park Board set for 4 p.m. Friday, where officials had planned to consider closing…
Long-term drought plan for northeast Kansas counties reviewed
Moderate drought may be plaguing Northeast Kansas counties, but the dryness isn’t about to prevent a group of state officials from pursuing safeguards for the resource’s future. The Missouri River Regional Advisory Committee of the Kansas Water Office met Thursday…
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