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Area Home Sales Down in September

Monday, October 20

Home sales in the area served by Prairie Land Realtor's Mid-Kansas Multiple listing service in September were down 14.5 percent from the same month a year ago. 112 homes sold region-wide last month, compared to 131 in September 2024.The median sales price region-wide at... Read More.

McPherson County Explains EMS Sales Tax Measure, Designed to Ease Property Tax Burden

Monday, October 13

On the ballot in the Nov. 4, 2025, general election McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County voters will see a proposal on the November 4 ballot for a ½ cent (0.5%) county-wide sales tax dedicated to funding Emergency Medical Services (EMS). If approved, the tax... Read More.

Area Home Sales Down, Prices Up

Friday, September 12

According to Prairie Land Realtors' Mid Kansas Multiple Listing Services, 132 residential units were sold in August, down 14.8% from a year ago, with total sales volume of $26.2 million also down from August 2024.Median sale prices for the month came to $185,170, up... Read More.

Ambulance Sales Tax Proposal Placed on McPherson County November Ballot

Monday, August 18

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County voters will consider a proposed half percent ambulance sales tax at the November general election. A resolution calling a special election was adopted by McPherson County Commissioners Monday.The tax would provide funding for McPherson, Lindsborg, and Moundridge EMS... Read More.

July Area Home Sales Down, Prices Mostly Up

Wednesday, August 13

The number of homes sold during July through Prairie Land Realtors’ Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service was 147, which is down two percent from July 2024. Total sales volume for the region was $31 million, up from the prior year. The median sales price for... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Discusses Proposed Sales Tax for Ambulance Services

Monday, August 4

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners continued discussion on a proposed sales tax for ambulance and other health related services during Monday's meeting. The initial concept was to use part of the funding for the five ambulance providers based in the county, along with... Read More.

Chanute City Commissioners Revises Ballot Question on Imposing a Sales Tax for Economic Development Activity

Tuesday, July 29

CHANUTE, Kan. — The Chanute City Commission has approved a change in the original ballot question to impose a sales tax for economic development activity. When it was originally approved last month, the proposed sales tax rate was set at .125 percent, however state... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Consider Placing Sales Tax Proposal on General Election Ballot Funding Ambulance and Mental Health Services

Monday, July 21

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday were generally in agreement on placing a one-half percent sales tax proposal on the November general election ballot to fund ambulance and mental health services.The county presently provides property fax funds to the five ambulance providers... Read More.

Prairie Land Realtors Reports Area Home Sales Up for June as Prices Varied

Tuesday, July 15

June home sales through Prairie Land Realtors' Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service were up 18.1% from June 2024, with 150 homes sold. Total sales volume for the month cane to $35 million, up 43.9% from a year ago.The median sales price region-wide for the month... Read More.

Iola City Council Approves Year-Round Fireworks Sales, Considers Future Changes

Tuesday, June 10

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola City Council Monday approved in part proposed changes in fireworks regulations. After tabling action at their last meeting, it approved a charter ordinance that will allow year-round sales of fireworks but rejected one that would have permitted temporary stand... Read More.

Home Sales Down, Prices Up

Monday, June 9

Prairie Land Realtors' Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service showed 132 homes sold in May, which was off 13 from May 2024. However, the value of what sold, at $26.7 million, was up from a year ago.The median sales price for May at $179,222 was up... Read More.

Iola City Council Tables Proposal to Change Dates of Firework Sales, Council Accepts Nearly Bid for New Electric Sign at Riverside Park

Wednesday, May 28

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola City Council has tabled to their June 9th meeting a proposal to change the sale date for fireworks. A change in state law extended the dates for seasonal sale of fireworks from the long-standing June 27 to July 5... Read More.