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McPherson USD 418 Launches Online Survey on Facility Planning

Thursday, November 6

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 has opened an online survey to provide additional feedback on facility planning for the district. This follows up on the work of a facility study committee, open houses held in October, and a phone survey commissioned by the... Read More.

Community Invited to City of Newton Planning Events

Thursday, October 2

NEWTON, Kan. — Newton residents are invited to share their thoughts about the future of the community at public events next week.The first visioning sessions for the City of Newton’s new comprehensive plan, Newton Next, are set for Oct. 7-8.The goal of these meetings... Read More.

Effective Range Management Calls for Observation, Planning and Action

Wednesday, September 24

You don’t have to drive far to see the visual effects along the roadways and neighboring native pastures from the moisture we’ve received in the Central Plains over the past three months. Our native grasses are in big time reproduction mode. The grass stems... Read More.

City of Newton Launches Newton Next, New Comprehensive Planning Process

Friday, August 29

NEWTON, Kan. — The City of Newton has begun its new comprehensive planning initiative, Newton Next.The community-centered effort will update the previous plan, ReNewton, which was developed in 2010. The plan will serve as a roadmap for how the city grows, preserves its unique... Read More.

KDOT Awards Safe Routes to School Planning Grants to Six Communities

Monday, July 14

According to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program has awarded 2025-2026 Planning and Programming (P&P) grants to six Kansas communities: Alta Vista, Douglass, Fort Scott, Grainfield, La Crosse and Leavenworth.These grants will fund SRTS plans with work... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Hear Report from Road and Bridge Supervisor on Washouts in Allen County, Other Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, May 27

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners Tuesday authorized signing of the petition that starts the process that could lead to a delinquent tax sale later this year. County Counselor Bob Johnson said as of now there are 105 parcels on which three or... Read More.

City of McPherson Planning and Zoning Administrator Virgil Lyon to Resign and Take Position in Georgia, Conditional Job Offer Approved for New Assistant City Clerk

Tuesday, May 13

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners have accepted the resignation of Planning and Zoning Administrator Virgil Lyon. The resignation was submitted to Public Works Director Jeff Woodward Monday and is effective May 23. Lyon is leaving to take a position in Savannah, Georgia where... Read More.

Golden Belt Community Foundation to Host Estate Planning Informational Session Thursday, March 27

Wednesday, March 19

LARNED, Kan. — The Golden Belt Community Foundation is hosting a FREE Estate Planning Workshop on March 27 from 11 to 1 p.m., at Glory Be, 623 Broadway, Larned, Kan.Learn how to plan your estate from a panel of experts: a Certified Public Accountant... Read More.

McPherson County Planning Board to Re-Vote on Officers Amid By-Law Concerns

Monday, February 3

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals will be re-voting next week on officers for this year. Issues about the board election last month were brought to McPherson County Commissioners last week and Planning, Zoning and Environmental... Read More.

Applications Being Accepted for Vacancy Position on Reno County Planning Commission

Monday, January 20

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — If you are a Reno County citizen who would like to volunteer and make a difference in your community, the Reno County Board of County Commissioners is seeking interested applicants to fill the current vacancy position on the Reno County... Read More.

Evergy Planning and Preparing for First Predicted Winter Storm of 2025

Friday, January 3

Contractors mobilized and ready to join Evergy crews and staff By Evergy, Inc. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy is planning and preparing for a potential multi-day effort to restore power as the first winter storm of 2025 is predicted to move across Kansas and Missouri Saturday... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Contract with RDG Planning and Design to Update 2020 Housing Study for the City

Tuesday, February 6

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday gave the OK to contract with RDG Planning and Design to update a 2020 housing study done for the city. Marty Shukert with RDG is currently updating a county-wide housing study for presentation at... Read More.