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Park City to gauge tourism, visitors
According to the Ark Valley News, the Park City City Council recently took action to monitor data related to tourism and economic development within the city. During its July 9 meeting, the council authorized a one-year, $10,000 contract with Placer.ai,…
Mulvane gets AARP walkability grant
The Mulvane Recreation Foundation was recently awarded a $2,500 grant through the AARP (formerly the American Association of Retired Persons). Mulvane was one of seven Kansas cities to receive funding through the 2024 AARP Community Challenge. The goal of the…
108 feet tall mural on Inman grain elevator now complete
Mindy Allen of Mindy’s Mural has completed her largest project ever, a mural on a grain elevator in the small town of Inman. “I told my daughter, ‘It feels like the last day of school,'” said Allen. “You know, the…
Newton affected by global network outage
The City of Newton says some of its systems are down due to a global technology outage. The global outage was caused when a popular cybersecurity company released a faulty update overnight. The company says it was not a cyberattack…
Osage City Library offers ‘care cupboard’ stocked with personal care products
The Osage City Library is creating a “care cupboard” for individuals who have a need. The Care Cupboard has the following items: Toothbrushes, toothpaste, shaving cream, razors, denture cleaner, shampoo and conditioner, soap, body wash, deodorant, feminine pads, tampons and…
Voters to decide on sales tax for local hospitals in November
Nemaha County voters will soon decide if they want to continue a 1/2 percent retailer’s sales tax for two local hospitals — Sabetha Community Hospital (SCH) and Nemaha Valley Community Hospital (NVCH). The question — which is a renewal of…
City of Manhattan approves agreement with K-State for fire services
The Manhattan city commission on Tuesday approved a new agreement with K-State for a continued ground lease and fire protection services at 2000 Denison Avenue. In 1983 the city government and KSU signed the current interlocal agreement for the city…
Atchison hires new City Manager
The City of Atchison officially has a new city manager. City Commissioners and Mayor La Rochelle Young just recently announced Mark Westhoff as Atchison’s next City Manager. His contract was approved on July 1 with an official start date of…
Wichita’s 154th birthday celebrated at the historical museum
Wichita celebrated its 154th birthday Sunday. The city was established in 1870, just three months after Sedgwick County was recognized. The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum celebrated by having an ice cream social, live music, and free admission for people to…
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