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City of Eudora has ‘considerable concerns’ with proposed quarry right next to existing Hamm Quarry
A permit to establish a new quarry in Eudora is on the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Commission’s agenda for approval Wednesday, and Eudora’s city staff has “considerable concerns” based largely on anticipated growth south of the city. The applicant, Topeka-based…
Saline County stops using grading method after poor results
After gathering feedback from community members and observing results of a road grading method, Saline County has decided to stop using a technique on county roads that has left its residents unsatisfied and with complaints. The county has been testing…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 14, 2022
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman and Beth Warren.
Kansas school leaders urge lawmakers to fully fund special education services
It’s difficult for 6-year-old Crosby Orlando to stay in his first-grade classroom. Born with Down syndrome, he has been in therapy since he was four weeks old to work on behavioral and communication barriers. Orlando is mostly nonverbal and uses…
Derby Recreation Commission fills Director of Marketing position
The Derby Recreation Commission announced the hiring of Amanda Miller to fill the Director of Marketing position at the monthly DRC board meeting on Nov. 8. Miller previously worked at the Kansas Turnpike Authority in Wichita as a customer relations…
These 10 projects are reshaping the Kansas City metro area of tomorrow
From the West Bottoms to Leawood, real estate development continues to proliferate in the Kansas City metro area. The Kansas City Business Journal selected 10 in-the-works projects spanning both sides of the state line that are making a mark on the city's…
Overland Park wants public input on what city projects to prioritize
The city of Overland Park is asking for public input on what projects to prioritize over the next few years. What are capital improvements? The 2024-28 Capital Improvements Program is the city’s five-year plan to forecast public improvements and facility…
Heartland grants aid local groups
Two projects undertaken by organizations serving Allen County residents will soon be closer to reality thanks to funding from Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative’s Concern for Community grant program. Fairview Chapel, a historical building managed by Osage Township and located at…
Haysville master police officer receives life-saving award
A Haysville master police officer (MPO) received a life-saving award Monday. Haysville Police Department Chief Jeff Whitfield presented MPO J.D. Willis with a life-saving award for his quick action at a scene earlier this year that saved a life. According…
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