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Shawnee, Kansas · ShawneeA city council vote on a potential trucking facility in northwestern Shawnee is being put on hold after neighbors expressed opposition to it. On Monday night, the Shawnee City Council unanimously agreed to table a vote for rezoning for XPO, a less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation company, to build a development at the 22400 block of West […]See the Story
Shawnee tables vote on warehouse plan amid opposition
Shawnee, Kansas · ShawneeDespite a mixed reaction from city leaders, the Shawnee City Council approved two forgivable loans for new businesses coming to the area. The city council on Monday approved two separate $55,000 loan requests to help with construction costs: one to DBF LLC for Franklin’s General Store at 11405 Johnson Drive, and the other to Katfish […]See the Story
Shawnee agrees to loan money for new downtown businesses
Shawnee, Kansas · ShawneeDevelopers for a planned restaurant in downtown Shawnee are asking the city council to approve a loan that will help with construction costs. On the Shawnee City Council’s Monday agenda, Katfish LLC, a partnership between property owners Chad Schimke and Bryan Albers, is requesting $55,000 in SEED grant money to help with construction costs for […]See the Story
Shawnee restaurant developers asking for loan for renovations
Shawnee, Kansas · ShawneePlans for an almost 45-acre freight trucking development in northwestern Shawnee will go back to city council after it was remanded in February. The Shawnee Planning Commission on Monday voted 8-1 to take no action on a rezoning remand for XPO, a less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation company, to build a development at the 22400 block of […]See the Story
Shawnee commission greenlights freight development plan again
Shawnee, Kansas · ShawneeOn April 29, Paul Kramer will become Shawnee’s new city manager, hoping to bring stability to a position in the city’s government that has experienced some recent turnover and controversy. During its March 25 meeting, the Shawnee City Council gave unanimous approval for a contract between the city and Kramer, with a 8-0 vote. Kramer […]See the Story
Here’s what’s in new Shawnee city manager’s contract
Shawnee, Kansas · ShawneeA new mayor for Shawnee meant a new year of growth and stronger sense of community being celebrated at the city’s 2024 State of the City event. Giving his first State of the City speech on Thursday at the Aztec Shawnee Theater, Mayor Mickey Sandifer called for unity and celebrated growth and accomplishments the City […]See the Story
Four takeaways from Shawnee mayor’s state of the city address
Shawnee, Kansas · ShawneeThe Shawnee City Council on Monday cleared the way for a veteran Kansas City area municipal official and Johnson County native to become the city’s next permanent city manager. During the city council meeting on Monday night, Mayor Mickey Sandifer formally introduced Paul Kramer as the new city manager. Kramer is currently the city manager […]See the Story
Shawnee hires veteran KC area official as new city manager
Shawnee, Kansas · ShawneeA national entertainment center geared toward “family fun” will soon open its doors in Johnson County. Pending sufficient staffing, The Rush FunPlex will open this week in the former home of an Incredible Pizza Company location in Shawnee. Rush FunPlex will operate at 13110 W. 62nd Terrace The entertainment center occupies a roughly 81,000-square-foot building […]See the Story