One of Emporia s public parks could be transferred to the Emporia Land Bank for potential development following a meeting of the Emporia City Commission Wednesday morning.
Emporia City Commissioners approved an additional 1% increase in water rates starting next year but stopped short of approving a 5% increase for wastewater rates, citing the need for more
City commissioners were undecided on how to proceed with possible rental registrations and updates to the vacant property ordinance on Wednesday afternoon.
Southwick House, formerly known as Plumb Place, has attained Community Partner status with the United Way of the Flint Hills, the nonprofit announced Friday afternoon.
The Emporia City Commission approved a $4.2 million bid from Apex Excavating for improvements to the 24th Avenue and Prairie Street waterline Wednesday.