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De Soto clears path for massive solar farm
The City of De Soto is figuring out how it'll handle what could be the largest solar farm in the nation, which City leaders expect to eventually pop up near Panasonic's $4 billion electric vehicle battery plant that is under…
Wichita considers raising fees to improve golf courses
As the City of Wichita displayed an improvement to one of the City's public golf courses Thursday, it said other improvements are needed. The improvement the City pointed to on Thursday involves the MacDonald Golf Course's driving range not being…
Paola turns dispatch duties over to county
A staffing shortage has forced the city of Paola to turn its dispatch duties over to the Miami County Sheriff’s Office beginning May 1. Paola City Council members, during their March 14 meeting, agreed to make a reduction in force…
Riley County agrees to enter opioid lawsuit settlement
The Riley County Commission on Monday unanimous authorized participating in a nationwide settlement agreement in an opioid lawsuit. Five companies, Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens and Walmart, agreed late last year to provide settlement funds to the cities and counties who…
Study analyzes land ownership by location
Experts expect nearly 40% of American agricultural land will transition ownership in the next 15 years. As Kansas farmers retire and land is either sold or inherited by farming or non-farming heirs, the makeup and location of the new owners…
Abilene home to World’s Largest Belt Buckle
Whether on a cross-state road trip or just looking for a unique stop in central Kansas, the small town of Abilene has a new roadside activity to make your list. Last December, Abilene unveiled its latest addition to artwork to…
Kansas could have new state park featuring clear lake, miles of trails
Rural southeast Kansas could soon be home to a new state park if lawmakers approve a gift of former industrial land that has been redeveloped into a lake and trail hub. The proposed Lehigh Portland State Park would be on…
CCMFOA Clerk of the Year is Jami Downing (Stafford)
Jami Downing, City Clerk, City of Stafford, Kansas, was selected as the recipient of the 2023 Mildred Vance City Clerk/Finance Officer of the Year for the State of Kansas. In October, Downing will again be recognized for this award at…
Past resolution would allow farm animals at Newton schools
According to a city memo to be discussed at the April 10 Newton City Commission meeting, the Newton School District would be able to host an agricultural-based program, similar to the one at Walton Rural Life Center, within the City…
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