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City approves resolution revising how incentives will be funded for housing projects
The Manhattan City Commission on Tuesday revised a recent decision to provide incentives for low-income housing projects, seeking state tax credits. Commissioners debated three options, ultimately selecting a resolution that involves covering the project’s building permit and water/sewer connection fees without specifying the exact funding source. Commissioners had previously opted to utilize workforce housing funds [...]
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Fehr’s leadership recognized by longtime Fire Chief, Downtown Manhattan Director
For more than two decades, the City of Manhattan has had steady leadership coming from City Hall. In our third part of our KMAN News series looking back at the city manager’s four decade career, we hear from the city’s long time fire chief and the director of Downtown Manhattan on how Ron Fehr’s led [...]
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Mayor Butler proclaims Thursday as “Ron Fehr Day” in Manhattan
At Tuesday’s Manhattan City Commission, Manhattan mayor Wynn Butler proclaimed this Thursday Apr. 18 to be “Ron Fehr Day” in Manhattan to honor City Manager Ron Behr’s commitment to public service in the city and Fehr’s retirement after 24 years as the city manager. “This honor is in recognition of [Ron’s] many achievements,” said Butler. [...]
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Dr. Flair named USD 378 superintendent at special meeting
Riley County USD 378 has named Dr. Erin Flair to be its superintendent for the 2024-25 school year. The board voted unanimously at a special meeting Monday at Riley County High School to give Flair the job permanently. Flair was previously offered a supplemental contract in March to serve out the remainder of the current [...]
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