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Superintendent Ballard says he will retire at the end of the school year
Ark City schools superintendent Ron Ballard announced last week he will retire at the end of the 2025-26 school year, concluding a 28-year career with USD 470. Ballard shared the decision in a message to staff, saying the choice was…
Iola City Administrator Matt Rehder on Iola’s new data center
The post Iola City Administrator Matt Rehder on Iola’s new data center appeared first on The Iola Register. Read more: The Iola Register
Olathe City Council appoints first female city manager
The Olathe City Council has appointed a new city manager following current current City Manager Michael Wilkes' retirement announcement in July. The city council selected Susan Sherman after an extensive nationwide search. She is the first ever female and ninth…
Three of five Seward County commissioners resigned
Monday’s county commission meeting is where three of Seward’s five commissioners announced their resignations. A single resignation is fairly common, but three at once is exceedingly rare. County Administrator April Warden says that things will run “business as usual,” at…
Peabody promotes city clerk Paul Leeker to city administrator
The city was working without an administrator. “Mr. Leeker’s educational background and career experiences make him an excellent person for the position,” Mayor Burke said. “His forte in local government is an extremely strong asset for the city of Peabody.…
Lawrence police chief addresses recruiting challenges; perception that city dislikes police is hurting
“I don’t agree with it,” Chief Lockhart said of the perception of Lawrence being negative toward the police. “But it doesn’t really matter if I agree with it, if that is what the perception is.” Read more: LJWorld
Ballard to retire after 20 years as superintendent
Ron Ballad, who has led the Arkansas City public school district since 2005, announced at the school board meeting Monday that he plans to retire in July next year. Before being hired as superintendent, Ballard was business manager and assistant…
Kansas mayor charged with election fraud resigns his position
The Kansas man who made national news after being charged with voting illegally, resigned his position as mayor of Coldwater. The Coldwater City Council announced Monday that it had accepted the resignation. “We will continue with the daily work of…
Olathe retirees worry they’ll be forced back to work after city slashes health insurance contributions
One by one at a city council meeting last month, Olathe residents — most of them retired city employees — came forward to voice concerns about rising health insurance premiums. Nine speakers in all addressed the council at its Nov.…
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