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Small town, big ideas
Iolans came together Tuesday evening to share ideas on how to overcome barriers and promote growth in the community. The Iola High School cafeteria was buzzing with ideas and optimism at Thrive Allen County’s “Community Conversation” Tuesday evening. Iolans pulled…
Lawrence community members ask city commission to reconsider police camera integration program
More than 20 public commenters railed against Lawrence city commissioners Tuesday night for approving a camera integration program the city rolled out last month without public input. The police department announced the Axon Fusus program last month. It has two components,…
Court of Appeals affirms Pottawatomie County’s approval of quarry
The Pottawatomie County Commission’s decision to approve a conditional use permit for a rock quarry in the north-central part of the county was affirmed Friday by the Kansas Court of Appeals. The quarry sits on a portion of an 853-acre…
County to put sales tax question for new jail, LEC remodel on ballot
The Finney County Commission approved a resolution for a half-cent sales tax election at its regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 4. Gary Meagher, Interim County Administrator, said the resolution calls for a special election to submit a question to the…
Sedgwick council discusses website as city newspaper
The City of Sedgwick could soon be posting most of its legal notices, ordinances, and other official city documents on its website instead of the newspaper. The suggestion came from City Administrator Kyle Nordick, who introduced the idea during a…
Lawrence woos World Cup squads as it promotes KU sports complex for a training site
In less than a year, the eyes of the world will be on Arrowhead Stadium for the World Cup soccer tournament. A total of six games will be played at Arrowhead, bringing thousands of soccer fans from across the globe…
Voters in this Sedgwick County community say yes to one-cent sales tax
Voters in Maize overwhelmingly approved a one-cent sales tax Tuesday. The unofficial vote was 241 to 124. The sales tax is to take effect Jan. 1 and last until 2036. It will add to existing state and county sales taxes…
Governor Kelly Announces $10.4M to Increase Broadband Adoption
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $10.4 million will be invested in critical broadband initiatives through the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (ADOPT) program. The Kansas Office of Broadband Development will partner with 18 organizations across the state to…
Three finalists announced for Salina city manager job
According to a news release, the finalists are Darrin Tangeman, of Orleans, Massachusetts; Michael Tremblay, of Fort George G. Meade, Maryland; and Jacob Wood, of Salina. Read more: City of Salina.
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