News
August education tax collections up for schools
By Vicky O. MisaThe Shawnee News-Starvmisa@cherryroad.comThrough a 0.495-cent Pottawatomie County sales tax increase for schools, backed by voters since November of 2015, schools have been collecting funds for 10 years. The first proposition was a temporary tax to be collected for 10 years. In an effort to continue the revenue, it was voted on and passed…
Community
Shawnee library improvements coming
By Vicky O. MisaThe Shawnee News-Starvmisa@cherryroad.comThe Shawnee City Commission just approved an Interlocal Agreement with the Pioneer Library System which includes more than $700K in improvements funded by Pioneer.In a memo from City Manager Mark Simpson, Pioneer is planning significant improvements to the existing facility, including construction, new furniture and equipment. As a companion to…
