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Archive for October 9th, 2011
Larry Kudlow, National Review – Obama’s Anti-Capitalist Positions are Demoralizing to the Economy
Sunday, October 9th, 2011WMUR Granite State Poll – In New Hampshire, Mitt Romney crushes Obama 50-42% in general election
Sunday, October 9th, 2011Jack Harry at KSHB 41 sports talks about University of Missouri
Sunday, October 9th, 2011Wyandotte County Municipal Court offers 1-time amnesty program – NBC 41
Sunday, October 9th, 2011Hollywood Casino to Hire 1,000 People for KCK Speedway Location
Sunday, October 9th, 2011Deputy Chief Darryl Forte Named As Police Chief – WDAF Fox video
Sunday, October 9th, 2011EU approves Microsoft’s Skype acquisition
Sunday, October 9th, 2011Reuters – Sprint seeks to raise capital; investors flee
Sunday, October 9th, 2011KC Public Library, new books on business – “Start Something That Matters” by Blake Mycoskie
Sunday, October 9th, 2011Topeka – New Hope United Methodist Church puts prayer wall outside the front of its building
Sunday, October 9th, 2011Newsmax on Solyndra disaster – Emails Raise Fresh Questions on Obama Energy Loan
Sunday, October 9th, 2011Topeka proposes government-funded house flipping – CJ Online
Sunday, October 9th, 2011Randy Speaker doesn’t use the term “flipping” — accurate though it may be — to describe his proposal to have the city of Topeka acquire foreclosed, tax-delinquent or otherwise distressed property, then fix it up and resell it for a small profit.
Topeka’s assistant city manager instead chooses other words to describe the venture.
Shawnee – City issues burn ban
Sunday, October 9th, 2011The State of Kansas is experiencing dry conditions to vegetation that can be considered combustible and hazardous. Because of these conditions, the City of Shawnee Fire Department is banning all outdoor burning effective immediately regardless if a permit has been issued. (more…)
Lenexa Council meeting cancelled on Oct. 11
Sunday, October 9th, 2011Lenexa news release – Lenexa issues temporary ban on all outdoor burning
Sunday, October 9th, 2011Due to low humidity and dry conditions, and increased incidents of fire across the Johnson County area, a temporary ban on all open burning has been issued for the protection and safety of citizens and the preservation of property.
The ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including open fires, outdoor fireplaces, cooking grills, fire pits, bonfires and yard chimineas. Citizens are reminded to always dispose cigarettes in approved fire safe containers. Do not discard cigarettes from vehicles or in areas of grass, mulch, brush or leaves.
No open burning permits will be issued until the dry environmental conditions and low humidity have improved, and the threat of fires has decreased.
Notification will be made when the burn ban is lifted.
If you have questions, please contact the Lenexa Fire Department Prevention Division at 913.888.6380. Always dial 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency.
Overland Park public hearings on government construction projects – Monday, Oct. 10, and Monday, Oct. 17
Sunday, October 9th, 2011Public hearing on proposed projects
Overland Park, KS – Residents are invited to offer suggestions on proposed projects contained in the 2013-2017 Capital Improvements Program during two public hearings.
Public comment sessions are during the Planning Commission meeting at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10.
The second hearing is at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, during the City Council meeting.
Both meeting are in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 8500 Santa Fe Drive.
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