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Emporia’s Historic Gufler Mansion Gets New Caretakers – The Kohl Couple’s Dream Comes True
In the heart of Emporia, Kansas, stands one of the city’s most famous landmarks – the Gufler Mansion, also known as “Emporia’s Mansion.” This grand home has been admired for over a century, and now it has new caretakers. Dr. Benjamin Kohl and Deborah Kohl,...
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PDQ Construction’s Mike Pressgrove Named National Remodeler of the Year by NAHB
PDQ Construction is proud to announce that its owner and founder, Mike Pressgrove, has been named the 2024 National Remodeler of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)—the highest individual honor bestowed annually to one remodeler in the country. Pressgrove received the award during the International...
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Topeka Planning Commission recommends approval of Polk lot rezoning
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Florida-based Calupi Investments purchased a vacant lot at 625 SW Polk Street for $2,000. The company requested to rezone the lot to accommodate multi-family housing. The Historic Old Town Neighborhood Improvement Association was opposed to the rezoning because of poverty stacking, adding more housing to an already-impoverished neighborhood. The group wanted to […]
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Topeka Planning Commission recommends approval of Polk lot rezoning
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Florida-based Calupi Investments purchased a vacant lot at 625 SW Polk Street for $2,000. The company requested to rezone the lot to accommodate multi-family housing. The Historic Old Town Neighborhood Improvement Association was opposed to the rezoning because of poverty stacking, adding more housing to an already-impoverished neighborhood. The group wanted to […]
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K-State sells Unger Complex building to KSU Foundation
K-State has sold 5.17 acres of land, including the Unger Complex building, to the KSU Foundation. At a special meeting on July 30, the Kansas Board of Regents approved this purchase. The 5.17 acres and building cost $2,669,221. The KSU Foundation intends to sell the property to a developer, to...
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Topeka City Council rejects proposed fueling station recommendation, moves forward on development project
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Several development projects were discussed and voted on at the Aug. 12 Topeka City Council meeting. Topeka’s Planning Commission reconvened to discuss the proposed Maverik fueling station for semi-trucks at 6th and Fairlawn on July 21, and their recommendation was voted on at the latest city council meeting.
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Endeavor Hotel Group CEO talks vision for Hotel Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Since the city purchased Hotel Topeka in 2023, it’s invested over 12 million dollars into the building. After signing off on a tentative deal with Endeavor Hotel Group last month, city leaders hope to get that money back over the next 20 years. In a previous interview with Endeavor CEO Roy Arnold, […]
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City Council passes TIF district at 30th and Topeka Boulevard
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka City Council voted unanimously of the proposed Tax Increment Financing District Project Plan for 30th & Topeka Blvd. The proposed project calls for the demolition of the existing structures located on the northeast corner of 30th & Topeka Blvd. Redevelopment of the site includes construction of one developer owned quick service […]
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City leaders to vote on TIF district, could bring in new restaurant and commercial buildings
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka city leaders will vote to adopt the 30th and Topeka TIF district project plan on Tuesday. Approval will lead the way for a potential restaurant and up to two commercial buildings. Last month, city leaders discussed a new tax increment financing district for 30th and Topeka Boulevard. This means sales and […]
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Topeka City Council rejects proposed fueling station recommendation, moves forward on development project on Topeka Boulevard
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City agrees to sell property to Topeka electric company
A Topeka-based electric company plans to build a $5 million facility in the Manhattan Business Park, near the airport. The Manhattan City Commission on Tuesday approved, through a 4-0 vote, a real estate agreement totaling $115,060 with Torgeson Electric Company for three vacant lots on 8.5 acres. Commissioner John Matta was absent from Tuesday’s meeting.
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Topeka leaders OK tax incentives for some Jim Klausman properties at Lauren's Bay
Topeka city leaders took one step closer to giving local developer Jim Klausman more tax incentives for 15 of his properties. Topeka City Council members, in a split vote, approved turning some of Klausman's Lauren's Bay properties into a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District. This marks one of the final steps the city needed to take to fulfill an agreement with Klausman to get him to pay back some of the taxes he owed. "This is the end of an almost year-long process," assistant city manager Braxton Copley said. "This is the third step, which is the actual approval of the RHID, and again, this will allow for a portion of those property taxes to be used to pay for development costs, but are limited to a cap rate of 7.5%." Council members Michelle Hoferer, David Banks and Christina Valdivia-Alcala voted against the incentives. How did Klausman get multiple tax incentives on Lauren's Bay properties? Topeka leaders and Klausman negotiated for him to pay off back taxes and special assessments he owed for 15 of more than 100 lots he owns in Lauren's Bay. The agreement stated that he would pay $2.25 a square foot for a total of $525,333, of
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City agrees to sell property to Topeka electric company
A Topeka-based electric company plans to build a $5 million facility in the Manhattan Business Park, near the airport. The Manhattan City Commission on Tuesday approved, through a 4-0 vote, a real estate agreement totaling $115,060 with Torgeson Electric Company for three vacant lots on 8.5 acres. Commissioner John Matta was absent from Tuesday’s meeting.
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Minority Business Spotlight – Linens by Marlen
Linens by Marlen in Topeka is a locally owned boutique specializing in elegant, high-quality linens and event décor. Known for transforming ordinary spaces into unforgettable settings, Linens by Marlen offers an extensive selection of tablecloths, chair covers, sashes, runners, and other stylish accents perfect for weddings, banquets, and special occasions.
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Historic Gufler Mansion to Change Hands
The historic Gufler mansion will soon have new owners. According to a social media post, Dr. Benjamin Kohl and Deborah Kohl are purchasing the property and will serve as its new hosts. The mansion is currently owned by Brad and Susan Cochennet, who purchased it in 2016. They originally purchased...
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Keisler’s Monument Real Estate affiliates with Century 21
Emporian Christian Keisler tells KVOE News his new real estate affiliation with Century 21 will serve Emporia and a much wider radius. Keisler has been operating the independent Monument Real Estate brokerage firm the last three years, and he says conversations with century 21 about a possible affiliation had been underway for much of this year.
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Fox, Seel lead city commission campaign donations in first round report
Nearly $39,000 has been raised between the nine candidates seeking a seat on the Manhattan City Commission this fall, according to campaign finance reports released this week. Candidates turned in their first round contributions this week. The second round is due out in late October. Larry Fox, former director of...
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Fox, Seel lead city commission campaign donations in first round report
Nearly $39,000 has been raised between the nine candidates seeking a seat on the Manhattan City Commission this fall, according to campaign finance reports released this week. Candidates turned in their first round contributions this week. The second round is due out in late October. Larry Fox, former director of...
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Historic downtown Topeka building to be renovated into apartments
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Davies Building, located on Kansas Avenue, was constructed in the 1800s and will now serve the community as a downtown apartment complex. When the building went on sale, Falk architects purchased it and plan to transform it into updated downtown apartments. They are keeping the buildings’ old charm, including sliding doors […]