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Chase County Commission approves application for CDBG grant to assist with construction of new fire department HQ
Chase County leadership is now awaiting word on potential grant funding to assist in the construction of a new multi-million dollar fire department headquarters in Strong City. According to Chase County Commission Chairman Tony Hazelton, the recent public input hearing…
Emporia Police Chief offers gratitude to telecommunications officers to close out National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Though National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week has wrapped up for the year, Emporia Police Chief Ed Owens says telecommunications officers are deserving of recognition and praise year-round. During a recent appearance on KVOE’s Talk of Emporia Owens spoke to the…
Detter: Experience near metro areas, rural settings will help in new role as Emporia assistant city manager
Mark Detter says he sees a lot of potential, which is why he moved back to Kansas to become Emporia’s next assistant city manager. Detter tells KVOE News Emporia is in a solid economic position, in large part because of…
City of Emporia hosts landlord and tenant seminar Tuesday
A special seminar Tuesday afternoon sought to help local landlords and tenants find common ground when it comes to rental agreements and everything that goes with it. The City of Emporia welcomed Housing and Credit Counseling Inc. Tenant and Landlord…
Overland Park’s fire chief retires — Here’s what happens next
The process of finding Overland Park’s next fire chief is underway following the official retirement of Fire Chief Byran Dehner in March. The city has begun steps to fill this prominent role, which city officials say “leads the fire department,…
Lawrence City Commission to consider contract for permanent design of Old West Lawrence traffic devices
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider an agreement for the final design of devices intended to slow and reduce traffic in Old West Lawrence. The first round of the “traffic calming” pilot project in November 2021 caused some frustration…
Interim parks director Thompson promoted to Manhattan assistant city manager
Wyatt Thompson, who has served as the Manhattan city government’s interim parks and recreation director for the past year, will join the City Manager’s Office as an assistant city manager, City manager Ron Fehr announced the change Monday. Thompson will…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 17, 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…
HEAL Projects Breathing Life into Downtowns Across Kansas
A new strategy of timely investments in Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants rolled out by Governor Laura Kelly’s administration are fueling many of these success stories. Funded by the Kansas Department of Commerce and the Patterson Family Foundation —…
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