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Kansas Tourism Announces 13 Attraction Development Grant Awardees
Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that more than $400,000 has been awarded for projects that will boost tourism throughout the state. Funding from the Attraction Development Grant program, which focuses on assisting local communities in the development of…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 6, 2024
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
With potential for ‘storm of controversy’, Prairie Village again wades into revising neighborhood guidelines
After an unofficial hiatus of more than a year, Prairie Village is picking up the baton of tweaking neighborhood design guidelines. On Tuesday, after city staff suggested a few options to update the city’s guidelines that address single-family housing issues,…
Lenexa will ask residents to renew 3/8-cent sales tax in mail-in election
The Lenexa City Council has approved language for a special mail-in ballot measure asking residents to extend the city’s existing 3/8-cent sales tax. On Tuesday, the city council voted 6-0 to approve a resolution finalizing ballot language that will go…
How Kansas is spending federal infrastructure dollars
On the whole, U.S. infrastructure is ill-equipped for the demands of modern-day life. In response, the federal government has been pumping money into making repairs and improvements across the country through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021; the…
Emporia puts new rec center project on pause after Tyson, Holiday Resort closures
The City of Emporia is slowing down its progress on building a new recreation center due to several business closure announcements this week. The Emporia Recreation Steering Committee and a city spokeswoman told 27 News on Friday, Dec. 6 that…
Riley County firefighters mourn loss of ‘pillar of our community’
A local fire agency is mourning the loss of one of its own who left a profound impact on the community he served for more than four decades. The Riley County Fire District #1 took to social media on Dec.…
Emporia reassures community amid multiple business closures
Emporia leaders and stakeholders are working to support residents impacted by multiple business closures this week. A joint statement was released by the City of Emporia, Lyon County and stakeholders from multiple key organizations that are working together to find…
County appraiser is a ‘tough’ job. JoCo is now looking for a new one.
A search for a new county appraiser began Thursday as county commissioners accepted the resignation letter of Appraiser Beau Boisvert. Boisvert, who has been appraiser for five years, will step down Jan. 24, 2025 due to health concerns. Commissioners regretfully…
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