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Maize officials hope new art district will help forge identity
Plug “downtown Maize” into Google and the search engine returns a map of the entire town. There’s a reason for that: Maize doesn’t have a downtown. Other than being known for excellent schools, the suburb doesn’t have much of an…
Shawnee city council approves historic Kenneth Smith property rezoning
The historical Kenneth Smith property in Shawnee is moving closer to becoming a residential subdivision. At its meeting on Aug. 13, the city council unanimously approved rezoning of the lush 60-acre site to planned single family. Developers with The Alpert…
Neodesha rec commission pays for new city sign
The Neodesha Recreation Commission has placed a new LED sign near the corner of 8th Street and Granby, in front of the City Hall/Civic Center. The City of Neodesha wishes to thank the Recreation Commission for allocating the funds for…
Merriam requests federal commitment on Upper Turkey Creek Project
Merriam has asked the federal government to renew its commitment to the Upper Turkey Creek Flood Risk Management Project. The Merriam council unanimously agreed to submit a resolution to the Army Corps of Engineers to show the city’s continued support…
Johnson County taxpayers are on the hook for election commissioner’s compensation — but have almost no say over who gets the job
Under state law, Johnson County leaders have no say over who gets hired — or fired — as the county election commissioner, despite the fact that the office is financed entirely by funds from Johnson County taxpayers. “That statute was…
Teardown trend has increased heavy truck traffic in NEJC. How are those trucks affecting quality of local streets?
As teardowns and new home development continues throughout northeast Johnson County so does the influx of large trucks delivering construction materials and equipment. While some city officials have concerns with how the trucks could impact city roads, others are less…
Great Bend City Administrator focusing on the future
Kendal Francis is going into his fourth week on the job as Great Bend City Administrator. He might be one of the most sought after people in town. Last week, he introduced himself to the Barton County Commission and shared…
Attica, Kansas, has its first-ever liquor store; hopes for more retail growth
Judy and Jay Spengler have opened the first liquor store in Attica, KS, which was established in 1884. J & J Pit Stop is on the three-block Main Street, one block of which is vacant buildings. (Read more: Carrie Rengers:…
Shawnee County commission to discuss comprehensive plan Monday
Shawnee County commissioners last October asked the Shawnee County Planning Commission to address issues regarding a proposed 2037 Shawnee County Comprehensive Plan. On Monday, they’ll hear public comments and discuss the revised version of that land use plan for the…
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