Kansas Weather Tonight and Wednesday Outlook
An arc of stormy weather stretched from the upper Midwest to the Four Corners early today with thunderstorms possible in parts of the South and rain for the Pacific Northwest. Kansas conditions listed with hotline 1 800 585 7623. details include high and low ranges, records, and month to date figures.
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Agency streamlines farm loan rules to help borrowers
The Farm Service Agency has simplified real estate loan procedures to assist applicants who lack sufficient resources for conventional loans. Franklin County FSA officer Tammy Nichols notes the program now halves required farms, aligns criteria with other lenders, and offers fixed May rates of 5 percent with terms up to 40 years plus youth, operating, and guaranteed loan options without application, appraisal, or mortgage registration fees.
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Growth focus guides Ottawa city plans says consultant
Fort Scott consultant Dick Hedges told Ottawa city officials that growth brings staffing challenges and benchmarks are needed for adding positions. City Manager Richard Nienstedt and HR Director Melissa Fairbanks discussed hiring, residency rules, and service levels amid rising competition from Lawrence and the Kansas City metro. The retreat also covered taxes, street improvements, parks, and customer service training as part of a broader action plan with a May Lyme Disease Awareness resolution and upcoming study session at City Hall.
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Photos from Oklahoma twister found in Missouri
Remnants of the Oklahoma tornado that ripped through Picher were discovered 93 miles away in Missouri. A Springfield couple found two photographs belonging to Jack and Rayma Redden, whose home was destroyed. The images show holiday scenes from 1971 and 1972, with other residents reporting storm related items turning up in southwest Missouri.
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Ottawa School Board reviews project costs and bonds
Ottawa officials discuss preliminary plans to build a new elementary school and renovate Ottawa High School along with Eugene Field and Eisenhower elementary schools. Aiming for minimal tax impact, the district may pursue a $20 million bond, with budget hearings set for June 9 and cost increases in food and fuel cited.
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GITY Proposes On Site Ads Along I 35 To Boost Visibility
City planners seek a new on site advertising sign definition with billboard like limits. Signs would cap at 500 square feet per side with height tied to property elevation. Officials say balance is needed between business needs and community aesthetics.
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