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Why does Lenexa have a spinach festival? You can thank Popeye and a stroke of luck
The Johnson County city goes all-out for its annual Spinach Festival at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park each year. The festival’s spinach-themed food offerings, rock-skipping contest, baby crawling contest, live music, crafts and more have attracted thousands of visitors during the event’s…
As Rosedale Arch turns 100, its admirers celebrate Kansas City, Kansas, history with a party
The arch was built to honor Rosedale soldiers who fought in World War I. After the monument fell into disrepair, the community has spent decades restoring it. Now, neighbors are throwing the arch a birthday party to celebrate. The Rosedale…
Dog attack prompts change in animal law
Parsons city commissioners on Tuesday approved changes to the city’s ordinance related to animals, including dogs. The change was sparked in part by a Parsons resident who complained early in August about a stray dog attacking and killing his smaller…
Commission asks planners to consider variance for RV living
A suggested zoning change that would allow citizens to live in qualifying RVs by seeking a variance will return to the Parsons Planning Commission as early as October. Planners in August were to consider a zoning change that would allow…
Gov. Kelly announces second round of water local consult meetings
Governor Laura Kelly announced the dates for the second round of local consult meetings to gather input on strategies for implementing the 2022 Kansas Water Plan. The September meetings will build on the first round of local consult and Regional…
Clay County aims to improve agricultural mental health
A new program in Clay County aims to lower the suicide rates among farmers. The Clay Counts Coalition is focused on preventing and treating substance abuse and mental illness in an area lacking resources. The effort starts with connecting farmers…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 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…
Johnson County dedicates time capsule in county square
When crews were demolishing the old 1952 courthouse three years ago, they discovered a time capsule forgotten in time. This week, Johnson County officials past and present gathered to dedicate a new time capsule in downtown Olathe, one that gives…
Great Bend redefines qualifications of administrator positions
On Tuesday, the Great Bend City Council approved an ordinance amending the qualifications and duties of the two administrator positions. City Attorney Allen Glendenning said the changes include clearing up the need for appointed officials to live within city limits.…
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