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Valley Center Community center coming to life
Their bosses called it a team-building exercise, a way to bond while performing a task that was a bit out of the box. Some Valley Center city employees put aside what they normally do on a Tuesday this week to…
City manager’s recommended budget calls for holding Lawrence tax rate flat, increases in utility rates
As part of his recommended budget for next year, City Manager Tom Markus is proposing the city’s mill levy rate remain flat. The recommended operating budget totals about $206 million and will be presented to the City Commission for initial…
Great Bend hoping for the best with “Opportunity Zones” designation
It is just the beginning for the Opportunity Zones in Great Bend and what sort of boost they could provide to the economy and the landscape of the town. As Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer visited Great Bend last Wednesday, business…
Butler County discusses community college funding
Rep. Kristey Williams visited the Butler County Board of Commissioners Tuesday and discussed funding options for Butler Community College. Williams said she would like to see the college’s mil levy reduced by five mils. She also said that 60 percent…
Junction City Trying to Recruit New Company
The Junction City Commission will hold a public hearing on June 19th on whether to issue up to $40 million in industrial revenue bonds to help renovate and equip a facility for a possible new company in the I-70 Industrial…
Chanute negotiating with pontoon boat builder
A development agreement with a pontoon boat manufacturer could bring 50 to 55 jobs to Chanute if it receives approval at Monday’s city commission meeting. In exchange for the jobs, the city could provide a vacant building for as little…
From dilapidated hotels to mixed use: OP council gives Metcalf Crossing the OK
The Overland Park City Council on Monday voted to approve almost $6 million in incentives for a mixed-use project designed to replace two dilapidated hotels at a key intersection on Shawnee Mission Parkway. Council members voted unanimously to adopt a…
JoCo takes control of fire district
In an unprecedented move, the Johnson County Commission will take control of an embattled rural fire district to try to ensure stable fire protection for an affluent, growing part of the county. The commission voted 7-0 on Thursday to immediately…
Haysville: Study calls for sizable increase in utility rates
A utility rate study prepared by the city of Haysville and released last week recommends a substantial increase in water and stormwater rates. The study recommends increasing the monthly water fee to $3.50 per 1,000 gallons – up 24 percent…
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