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Chickens Remain Banned in Iola City Limits, Iola City Council Approves Items for the Allen County Fair

Tuesday, July 15

IOLA, Kan. — Keeping of chickens remains banned in Iola. The Iola City Council Monday night voted 4-3 against an ordinance that would have legalized keeping of chickens in the city limits, a topic that was brought up in April 2024 and failed on... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Sets Hearing to Exceed RNR for 2026 Budget, Police Department Receive Cooling Vests from Department Chaplains

Tuesday, July 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission has adopted a resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for their 2026 budget. The Revenue neutral rate for the city as determined by the McPherson County Clerk is 52.051 mills, with the maximum levy set by... Read More.

Monarchs suffer lopsided loss to Junction City

Tuesday, July 15

The Hutchinson Monarchs had their most forgettable night of the season Monday at Hobart-Detter Field, falling 14-1 to the Junction City Brigade.The loss snapped the Jayhawk Collegiate League champion's 11-game winning streak. It was the fewest runs the Monarchs have scored this year, and... Read More.

City of Garnett Announces Road Closure beginning Tuesday for Tree Removal

Monday, July 14

GARNETT, Kan. — The City of Garnett announced that 7th Avenue between Elm Street and Vine Street will be closed to through traffic beginning Tuesday, July 15, at 8 a.m. for tree removal.Alternate routes will need to be used until the road reopens, which... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners to Address Budget, Police Promotions, and Infrastructure Improvements at July 15 Meeting

Friday, July 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday will take action on a resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2026 budget.As of now the maximum mill levy for the city would be set at 53.238 mills, which would be just under 1.2... Read More.

Iola City Council to Discuss Legalization of Chickens within City Limits at Monday Meeting

Friday, July 11

IOLA, Kan. — Chickens are back on the Iola City Council agenda Monday.Robin Lohman will meet with the Council during their 6 PM meeting at the Riverside Park Community building to consider legalizing them in residential zones within the city limits. This matter was... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Zenda, Kingman County

Friday, July 11

ZENDA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Zenda public water supply system located in Kingman County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure. Failure to maintain adequate... Read More.

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.