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Frederick takes over as new Bentley city clerk
From the thriving, fast-paced, big city life of San Diego then Boise, new Bentley City Clerk Lisa Frederick had no idea the small town Kansas lifestyle was going to come calling. But it did, and the new face in the…
County unveils tentative new comprehensive plan
After four years of work, the Harvey County Planning and Zoning Department has revealed a new comprehensive plan. “It’s the big picture of what direction the county wants to go,” said Karen Rothe, director of the planning and zoning department.…
This JoCo city OKs $340K purchase for new police cameras
The Merriam Police Department is getting new body and patrol car cameras. Last week, the Merriam City Council unanimously approved a $340,000 purchase for new body cameras and fleet cameras from Arizona-based camera and taser company Axon. This comes about…
3,300 Olathe students are chronically absent. What does that mean?
Olathe Public Schools is seeing a rise in chronic absenteeism among students, school district officials and staff warn. “We know one of the things that leads to success is kids being in school,” Superintendent Brent Yeager said in early September…
Overland Park one of best U.S. cities for people with disabilities, ranking says
Overland Park is one of the best cities in the U.S. for people who have disabilities, according to a recent WalletHub study. The 2024 ranking places Overland Park in the Top 20, with the city placing 12th overall, behind St.…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 1, 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…
UG pushes KCK affordable housing plan forward after clarifying vote
Plans to remake a 1960s apartment complex in downtown Kansas City, Kansas, into affordable housing are moving forward. American Community Developers Inc. requested $21 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds from the Kansas Development Finance Authority to renovate the Gateway…
People want to live in rural Kansas. They just need houses.
Contrary to the prevailing narratives, there are communities across the plains of central and western Kansas where people desperately want to live, helping position those places to add population. Remote work has opened possibilities for people looking for affordable housing…
Mapping out a service connection point for homeless in Topeka
Twice a week in church parking lots, Topeka’s homeless population finds help through an array of services offered collectively – with purpose – by local partners. Through the Mobile Access Partnership (MAP), homeless individuals receive hot showers, warm meals and…
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