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Colbert Hills raises $5,600 to help USD 383 families

The annual fundraiser at Colbert Hills supporting USD 383’s fit closet raised $5,600 this year. Fifty-six players each paid $100 to participate in the match-play golf fundraiser Nov. 1 to help the district buy clothing for students. Head golf professional Steve Gotsche said the inspiration to raise money for the fit closet came from his [...]
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Young professionals gather in Manhattan for statewide summit

The Kansas Young Professionals Summit on Oct. 26 brought more than 250 young professionals from across Kansas to Manhattan for a day dedicated to professional development, networking and leadership. The summit, themed, “Built for What’s Next,” featured a lineup of keynote speakers and breakout sessions designed to equip young professionals with the tools, connections and [...]
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City commission to consider dissolving planning board

Tuesday’s work session will feature consideration by Manhattan city commissioners on dissolving the current iteration of the Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board. Talks will focus on whether commissioners wish to end the 1976 interlocal agreement that created the board. City officials said Manhattan’s city boundaries growing further into Pottawatomie County present an issue because the [...]
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Riley County has $33,000 available to help homeowners with failing wastewater systems

Riley County has about $33,000 available to help eligible property owners repair or replace failing wastewater systems, but officials are struggling to get residents to apply for the assistance. Amanda Webb, Riley County planning director, told county commissioners Thursday that the local environmental protection program has helped several property owners this funding cycle, including one [...]
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