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Johnson County residents should ‘fully expect’ another property tax cut
Another rollback in Johnson County’s property tax rate appears likely, now that county officials have had time to absorb the news of a second consecutive year of double-digit property value increases. County commissioners and administrators are only beginning their consideration for…
Shawnee’s Don Cawby heads to Leawood
Don Cawby, Shawnee’s city finance director, has resigned, taking a job in another Johnson County city. He is the latest in a string of recent high-profile departures from Shawnee City Hall, including former city manager Nolan Sunderman, who is now the…
Manhattan discusses programs to lower cost of housing
The Manhattan City Commission heard Tuesday about programs that could help address needs identified in the recent housing market analysis. Stephanie Peterson, director of community development, outlined two state programs, the Moderate Income Housing and Rural Housing Incentive District, for…
Cowley County to continue discussion on solar project
Cowley County Commissioners gave their approval Tuesday to continued discussion between the county administrator, county counselor and representatives from Florida-based NextEra Energy Resources regarding a potential solar panel installation southwest of Winfield. The project would cover between 1,000 and 1,500…
Dozens of police K-9s are in Butler County this week. Here’s what they’re doing
Dozen’s of K-9 officers from roughly 37 law enforcement agencies across Kansas roamed an open field in rural Butler County. Barks and sniffs could be heard across the field as dogs and their handlers performed training exercises during the 25th…
Facade program making a difference
Mel Waite of Ellinwood was grateful for the Barton County Commission’s Facade Improvement Grant Program, telling the commissioners Wednesday morning that it has made an impact and sparked countywide effort to make communities look better. “I applaud the commission for…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 19, 2023
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…
Catalytic converters added to regulation law amid property crimes
Junk dealers will now have to collect information from catalytic converter sellers, if they weren’t already, under an amended Kansas scrap metal law signed Monday by Gov. Laura Kelly. Kelly signed House Bill 2326 into law after it previously passed…
Hutchinson neighborhood has new name
Hutchinson’s oldest neighborhood has a new name − Founders Neighborhood. Hutchinson City Council voted to approve the name the residents came up with during this week’s city council meeting. They also approved allowing a tract of land to be donated…
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