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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…
Groundwater levels dropping in Kansas
The Kansas Geological Survey is reporting lower groundwater levels across the state. The Survey, based at the University of Kansas, said while small increases were reported last year in western and northwest parts of the state, most other areas are…
Wichita planning group releases plan for electric vehicles
The Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WAMPO) has released a plan to support electric vehicle use in the area. The Electric Vehicle Network Plan is described as a strategic roadmap designed to facilitate the widespread adoption of electric vehicles throughout…
City of Garden Plain to host city flag, logo contest
The City of Garden Plain announced they will be hosting a city flag and logo design contest for the community. A selection committee will review all entries and choose the winning design that will be presented to the Garden Plain…
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