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City of Newton Issues Request for Proposals to Demolish Old Dillon’s Building at 320 N. Main

Wednesday, July 9

The Rundown is prepared by the City of Newton Communications Office to summarize the City Commission meeting and does not represent official Commission minutes.NEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission took the next step toward demolition of the old Dillon’s building at... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Adopts Resolution of Intent to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate for 2026 Budget

Tuesday, July 8

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg City Council Monday adopted a resolution of intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2026 budget. As of now, the city is projecting a 55.874 mill rate, which would be just over two mill increase from the... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Authorizes 15K to Repair a Return Line Serving the Lazy River, Water Slide and Splash Pad at McPherson Water Park

Tuesday, July 8

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday authorized an up to $15,000 expenditure to repair a return line that serves the lazy river, water slide and splash pad at the McPherson Water Park. Director of Public Lands and Facilities Wayne Burns said a... Read More.

Lindsborg Names New City Administrator

Tuesday, July 8

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Lyons Assistant City Administrator Tanner Faust has been named the new City Administrator in Lindsborg. He will assume his new position July 18, succeeding Kristi Northcutt who stepped down in March to become director of the University of Kansas Public Management... Read More.

Salt City Jazz Band to Headline July Concerts in Summer Series

Tuesday, July 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 8, 2025) — The Salt City Jazz Band will take the stage this summer with three exciting performances as part of the Hutchinson Municipal Band’s 2025 Summer Concert Series:Tuesday, July 8 – 8:00 p.m., Recital Hall, Stringer Fine Arts Center ... Read More.

City of Lyons’ Natural Gas Rates to Increase Starting in August, Council Discusses City’s Proposed 2026 Budget

Monday, July 7

LYONS, Kan. — Natural gas rates in Lyons will be going up starting in August. On a 4-1 vote, the Lyons City Council Monday approved an increase in the charge per 100 cubic feet of usage the city adds onto what it purchases natural... Read More.

Eric Duerksen Hired as New Public Works Director at Tuesday McPherson City Commission Meeting, Tim Hoesli Rehired as Code Enforcement Officer

Tuesday, July 1

McPHERSON, Kan. — A new Public Works Director and Code Enforcement Officer were hired by the McPherson City Commission Tuesday.Eric Duerksen will assume the Public Works Director position vacated following the June 3 resignation of Jeff Woodward. Duerksen, currently a project manager for Hutton,... Read More.

City of Newton Engineer in Need of Stem Cell Donor

Monday, June 30

NEWTON, Kan — City of Newton staff are coming together to support long-time co-worker Mike Headings, who was diagnosed earlier this year with a rare form of leukemia known as T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, or TPLL. The only cure is a stem cell transplant. City staff... Read More.

City of Lyons Holds Park Dedication Ceremony for Salt Miners Park

Friday, June 27

LYONS, Kan. — The City of Lyons hosted a park dedication this morning at the corner of East Avenue South and West Commercial for Salt Miners Park, the home of the World’s Largest Saltshaker. Tanner Faust, the City of Lyons Assistant City Administrator and Community... Read More.

Kansas Women’s Basketball to Face Missouri at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City

Wednesday, June 25

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas women's basketball will renew a longtime rivalry on Saturday, November 15, as the Jayhawks take on Missouri at the T-Mobile Center in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.The Storagemart Border Showdown matchup will be part of the 28.5 Shootout hosted by... Read More.

Garnett City Commission Adopts Amendment to Peddler Ordinance

Tuesday, June 24

GARNETT, Kan. — An amendment to a peddlers ordinance passed June 10th was adopted by the Garnett City Commission Tuesday. At the time the ordinance was adopted, there was some question about how it would apply to charitable organizations such as scout groups.Prior to... Read More.

City of McPherson Receives Update from Windstorm Damage

Tuesday, June 24

McPHERSON, Kan. — Last week's windstorm in the McPherson area produced a lot of tree and limb damage. How much? McPherson City Commissioner Larry Wiens said during Tuesday's Commission meeting he spoke with an employee of the McPherson Area Solid Waste Utility Transfer Station... Read More.