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Small-town renaissance: Rising leaders help two Kansas communities defy expectations
There’s a commonly held belief that small, rural Kansas communities are evaporating from the windswept plains, plagued by a dwindling, aging population, and haunted by pressures of a modern world. Don’t tell that to the residents of Chase, population 390…
Groundwater measurement results mixed in western Kansas
Preliminary groundwater level measurements compiled by the Kansas Geological Survey show mixed results for western and south-central Kansas in 2023, with some areas in the northwest and west-central part of the state experiencing increases for the first time in three…
Leawood moves ahead with renovations at 2 major city parks
New shelters at Leawood City Park and playgrounds at Tomahawk Park got unanimous approval Monday from the Leawood City Council. The new fixtures will update structures that are decades old, said Chris Claxton, director of city parks, recreation and cultural…
Prairie Village City Council gets first look at new city hall design
Prairie Village residents will soon be able to provide input on a new $30 million city hall project. The Prairie Village City Council on Monday got a first look at renderings for the new city hall, a project officials have…
New communication coming to all Ellsworth County first responders
Communication is improving for first responders in a central Kansas county. It's all thanks to a $670,000 federal grant from Senator Jerry Moran's office. Ellsworth County is using the money to buy 162 vehicle and handheld radios. The ones they…
Overland Park adopts its first official electric vehicle plan
Overland Park has started to solidify its electric vehicle plans, taking steps to possibly add more electrified vehicles to its own fleet and expand its public charging infrastructure. ... The vote this week on the new plan falls short of…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 18, 2024
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your…
Yates Center Police Department help raise money for autism awareness
Yates Center Chief of Police, Michael Strode is at the forefront of a new initiative to raise money for autism awareness. After discussions with his officers Chief Strode says they decided they wanted to find a way to help students…
Marysville City Council Selects New City Manager
Marysville city council met in special session last Thursday, and following executive session unanimously approved a motion to extend an offer to Joshua Haverkamp for the post of City Administrator, with a contract to be negotiated. Mayor Todd Frye indicated…
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