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Johnson County Library goes fine-free
In a major milestone, Johnson County Library is no longer assessing daily fines for overdue materials. Patrons checking out books, DVDs or other materials from any of the library's 14 branches no longer have to worry about the assessment of…
Winfield 150th celebration signs available
The Cowley County Historical Society Museum is now celebrating Winfield's 150 years by selling “Happy Birthday, Winfield!” yard signs for $20. “Our signs were designed by Bobby Valentine and printed by Cardinal Sign,” said Cindy Goertz, chairperson of the 150th…
Shook retires as clerk for Arkansas City
Lesley Shook has officially retired as City Clerk after more than two decades of service to the City of Arkansas City. Shook’s final day with the city was March 27. She was honored with a reception at City Hall. Shook…
The status of new cybersecurity laws proposed in Kansas
As employers in the private and public sectors adjust to the advent of flexible work over the last two years, they're simultaneously trying to protect their organizations from attackers looking to steal and sell data. 2021 was a year defined…
A new museum in Amelia Earhart’s Kansas hometown honors her pioneering legacy in flight
Pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart spent part of her childhood in Atchison, Kansas. Now her hometown is celebrating her life and adventures with a new museum that opens this weekend. The Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum showcases 14 interactive science and technology…
Johnson County Library is ditching late fees and wiping out all overdue book fines. Here’s why
Johnson County Library patrons were liberated Thursday from fines that build up for keeping books and other materials past their due dates. The Johnson County Library Board voted unanimously — and with applause — to discontinue charging 30 cents for…
‘We want development.’ KCK approves new downtown project with hopes of revitalization
A long-delayed plan to redevelop a key property in downtown Kansas City, Kansas, has been given another opportunity — though it might be the last. The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, on Thursday unanimously approved a development agreement…
LaHarpe talks strengths, struggles
For all of the good in town — neighbors helping neighbors, infrastructure upgrades, etc. — LaHarpe still has plenty of issues that, if not addressed, will eventually threaten the community’s future. So said a small group of residents who gathered…
Tech center in LaHarpe offers open house
Anyone who’s curious about the Regional Rural Technical Center in LaHarpe will have a chance to see the facility and equipment at an open house on Tuesday. The tech center will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. for prospective…
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