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Lessons learned after 1951 flood still guide Topeka policies today

Mayor Spencer Duncan said the city’s current flood plan is far more advanced than in 1903 and 1951 because of those learning experiences and a comprehensive approach that integrates levees, creek maintenance, pump stations, neighborhood drainage, wastewater systems and long-term capital planning. Read more: CJonline

By |2026-08-16T08:25:32+00:00August 16, 2026|News|Comments Off on Lessons learned after 1951 flood still guide Topeka policies today

New Round of SEED Grants Available for Rural Quality-of-Life Initiatives

Administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce, SEED grants are available to communities in 78 eligible counties, with populations of 5,000 or fewer. Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded in the following categories: Childcare and Senior Programming– Projects that support or enhance services…

By |2026-08-14T15:01:46+00:00August 14, 2026|Grants|Comments Off on New Round of SEED Grants Available for Rural Quality-of-Life Initiatives

Flock will add privacy guardrails to camera systems amid backlash

The company announced Thursday that it will reduce its default data retention window from 30 to seven days, cutting the amount of time data will sit in Flock’s systems. Agencies can still change the retention period in coordination with state or local policy. Read more…

By |2026-08-14T15:00:24+00:00August 14, 2026|News|Comments Off on Flock will add privacy guardrails to camera systems amid backlash

Municipal Bond Trends for August 13, 2026

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer’s credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your…

By |2026-10-19T02:51:07+00:00August 14, 2026|Finance|Comments Off on Municipal Bond Trends for August 13, 2026

Municipal Bond Trends for August 12, 2026

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer’s credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your…

By |2026-10-19T02:51:07+00:00August 13, 2026|Finance|Comments Off on Municipal Bond Trends for August 12, 2026

City leaders move to protect Topeka boundaries amid Prairie Band vs. Kansas Lottery lawsuit

City officials in Topeka are getting involved in an ongoing lawsuit between a local Indian tribe and the state lottery. The Topeka City Council voted in favor of intervening in an ongoing lawsuit between Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and the state of Kansas on Aug.…

By |2026-08-13T09:13:01+00:00August 13, 2026|Legal|Comments Off on City leaders move to protect Topeka boundaries amid Prairie Band vs. Kansas Lottery lawsuit

Data center moratorium language amended by Topeka City Council, here’s what changed

The Topeka City Council voted to amend the language used in a one-year moratorium for data centers to restrict utility connections for these types of projects. The new amended language includes the restriction of utility connections inside and outside of city limits for data centers.…

By |2026-08-13T09:11:44+00:00August 13, 2026|News|Comments Off on Data center moratorium language amended by Topeka City Council, here’s what changed

Tourism Announces $1 Million Available in Attraction Development Grants

Kansas Tourism has announced that applications for the Attraction Development Grants program will open August 17. The program is designed to provide funding support for the development of new tourism attractions or the enhancement of existing attractions that encourage travel to and throughout Kansas. A…

By |2026-08-13T09:10:59+00:00August 13, 2026|Grants|Comments Off on Tourism Announces $1 Million Available in Attraction Development Grants

Can forming a town help Green Valley keep its rural way of life?

Not many country folks want to become city folks. At least, that’s what Pottawatomie County leaders learned in 2019 when they asked residents of the Green Valley area whether they wanted to incorporate and create an independent town. At that time, 70% of residents said…

By |2026-08-13T09:10:14+00:00August 13, 2026|News|Comments Off on Can forming a town help Green Valley keep its rural way of life?

City approves amendments regarding micro data facilities

The Garden City Commission approved an amendment to the City Codes and the creation of new sections to the city’s Code of Ordinances regarding micro data facilities at its regular meeting on Aug.4. Aleecya Charles, Garden City Assistant Neighborhood and Development Services Director, said both…

By |2026-08-13T09:09:29+00:00August 13, 2026|News|Comments Off on City approves amendments regarding micro data facilities
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