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Biking Across Kansas kicks off Saturday
Biking Across Kansas — a 558-mile ride across the state — begins Saturday, with the eight-day tour originating at the Kansas-Colorado line west of Johnson City.Overnight stops will be at Montezuma, Ashland, Pratt, Clearwater, Burden, Fredonia and then at Arma,…
City attorneys gather in Lenexa for continuing education seminar
Ranson Citycode Financial is in attendance at the City Attorneys Association of Kansas' (CAAK) semi-annual CLE (continuing legal education) seminar in Lenexa, Kansas. These semi-annual conferences are a great way for local government attorneys to stay on to of the…
States Could Reap a Bonanza From Sports Betting — If They Play Their Cards Right
The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow sports betting in all 50 states met with excitement in the affected industries. The closest parallel to this infant industry occurred in the 1990s and early 2000s, when states permitted widespread casino…
Is Your City Helping You Be Healthy? The Rankings Are In.
"Your mayor, city council and city manager has just as much of an impact on your health as your doctor," say the authors of a new report. "Most people spend a few hours a year in the doctor’s office. The…
Clay Center OKs new Dollar General building
A permit to construct a building on the current site of the bowling alley on West Crawford was granted to an Overland Park-based developer Tuesday night during the regular Clay Center city council meeting. The building permit indicates a new…
City hopes to make Olathe’s trash system even more efficient
Olathe residents continue to lead the region in terms of recycling their garbage and expressing satisfaction in their city’s trash pickup services. But consultants see potential problems on the horizon and are advocating a number of steps as part of…
New dystopian TV show is called ‘Kansas City’ — but it will be filmed in Atlanta
Kansas City will soon become the center of a dystopian society, divided by a Berlin Wall-esque line that separates liberal and conservative states. Or, at least it will on Hulu. The streaming site has ordered a pilot run for “Kansas…
Augusta City Council approves flags, banners for downtown
Following the usual approval of meeting minutes and an appropriation ordinance, Augusta City Council considered a request from the Augusta Lions Club to purchase and install American flags and mounting brackets on downtown light poles. The Council had previously granted…
McPherson selected to host Kansas Barn Sale
The City of McPherson has been selected to host the 2018 Kansas Barn Sale later this year. It will be held Oct. 6 in Lakeside Park. The event attracts vendors and shoppers from across the Midwest to sell and buy…
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