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USD 394 hosting bond forum
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, in which USD 394 patrons will be voting on a bond issue, the Rose Hill school district is hosting a come and go bond forum at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7 and 28 in the…
Commission grapples with social media policies for city personnel, officials
Emporia City Commissioners discussed social media policies for city officials and staff Wednesday afternoon. City Attorney Christina Montgomery said the policy is aimed at navigating the complex legal landscape surrounding government use of social media platforms. Montgomery emphasized the importance…
Goal of redeveloped activity center is to create ‘stronger, more connected community’
Old Town Lenexa has a new look. Sections of the wanted and needed redevelopment project of the city’s Old Town Activity Center at 13420 Oak St. are beginning to unfold. “This project originated from the parks and recreation master plan…
‘Missing middle’ housing project in northeast Olathe moves ahead
A mixed residential rental project planned in Olathe aimed at filling a “missing middle” housing gap easily cleared a major hurdle this week. The Olathe City Council unanimously approved a rezoning request and preliminary site development plan for the prospective…
Lenexa City Center could add 200-plus apartments near its entrance
More than 200 apartments are slated to fill vacant space across the street from Lenexa City Center's entryway. At the northeast corner of 87th Street Parkway and Renner Boulevard, Price Development Group plans to construct 215 apartments in a pair…
A home costs more than ever in Kansas. The 2008 housing crisis is part of the reason
Demand for homes in Kansas is high, but construction of new homes has been slow for more than a decade. Kansas saw a significant drop in home construction after the Great Recession, contributing to a housing shortage today that drives…
Girard sidewalks to be repaired for community safety and accessibility
The City of Girard will begin repairs on several sidewalks, including near the Girard Public Library on West Prairie Street. Librarian Sophia Stapleton is looking forward to the project, acknowledging the importance for the safety of children and teens who…
$1.5M loan approved from City to Coffeyville Regional Medical Center
In response to ongoing financial challenges, Coffeyville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has received approval for a $1.5 million loan from the City of Coffeyville to support critical infrastructure improvements and staffing enhancements. City commissioners voted on Wednesday to approve the…
Clearwater Fall Festival kicks off 39th year
The Clearwater Fall Festival begins Friday, Oct. 4, and runs through Sunday. Find the schedule here. It began in 1985 and features a carnival, parade, fishing tournament, talent show, beer garden, mechanical bull and food. Mayor Burt Ussery says this…
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