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McPherson Public Schools names next superintendent
The district has selected Cody Rierson, one of three candidates considered for the role. Rierson currently serves as superintendent of Moundridge USD 423 and previously worked as principal at Lincoln Elementary School in McPherson. The district said he is known for building a positive, collaborative…
Cowtown Days brings community together in Baxter Springs
Cowtown Days is a two-day event in Baxter Springs, Kansas that celebrates the city’s cultural heritage as the “First Cowtown in Kansas” with a car show, bouncy castles, live music, and other activities. Read more: KSNF/KODE | FourStatesHomepage.com
Overland Park seeks to implement new zoning codes for first time in more than 30 years
Overland Park, Kansas, wants to streamline and regulate its zoning code to improve housing availability and offer a variety of housing within city limits. There’s been a lot of change in Overland Park since the city updated its zoning code more than 30 years ago.…
Humboldt shares hopes, fears
“This is the room of dreams,” said Jerry Daniels at Tuesday night’s Community Conversation. And complaints, hopes, and fears. Thrive Allen County hosted the annual event where Thrive staff members help citizens arrive at a consensus on a handful of “must-do” issues. Tuesday’s group of…
$600 million solar, battery storage facility proposed near Wichita to power regional growth
Mission Clean Energy’s $600 million solar and battery storage facility near Wichita will support regional grid growth and generate $2.35 million in annual tax revenue, according to the company’s estimates. Read more: Wichita Business Journal – Local Wichita News
Beyond KC’s FIFA World Cup FanFest, Kansas City’s outlying towns plan celebrations
With the arrival of the FIFA World Cup, Kansas City will take center stage across the Midwest, playing host to six games, multiple teams’ base camps and a soccer FanFest billing itself as the “heart” of the celebration — think music, food and drink and…
Wichita will keep back-in parking ban, warn drivers instead. 5 things to know
Wichita city staff rejected calls to repeal an ordinance banning back-in parking downtown, opting instead for warnings and better signage. The decision came after 281 citations were issued to drivers who backed into stalls since paid parking began last year. Read more: Wichita Eagle
Johnson County city will adopt storm recovery plan
Following several weeks of storms where Spring Hill saw damage, but didn’t qualify for state or federal relief funding, the small city is going to craft its own emergency plan for the future. During last Thursday’s City Council meeting, council members supported creating a local…
Lawrence police to host public meeting for controversial camera surveillance policy
The Lawrence Police Department will soon host an event to talk to residents about Connect Lawrence, a controversial camera surveillance program the department rolled out in July without community input. The program is run by tech company Axon Fusus. Residents and businesses can volunteer to…
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