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09-05-2025
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Garden Plain promotes Crownover to chief
GARDEN PLAIN, Kan. (KSNW) — The City of Garden Plain has appointed longtime law enforcement officer Bryan Crownover as its new Chief of Police. Crownover's promotion was made official during the May 7 City Council meeting and comes after the retirement of former Chief Gene Garcia in March. Wichita man's body recovered from river in Arkansas 'I'm excited and grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve the Garden Plain community and lead the Police Department,' Crownover said in a statement. 'I'm honored the Council selected me to serve as Chief.' Crownover has over 30 years of law enforcement experience, starting with the Shawnee County Sheriff's Department and spending 21 years with the Kansas Highway Patrol as a K-9 handler, Range Master, and EMT. He served nine years in the Air National Guard during Operation Desert Storm and holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Washburn University. 'On behalf of the City Council, we are pleased to announce Crownover's appointment as Chief of Police,' said Mayor Kevin Hammond. 'We are fortunate to have someone with his credentials and experience serving in this important role,' Mayor Kevin Hammond said in a news release. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18-03-2025
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Housing grant will build duplexes in Garden Plain
GARDEN PLAIN, Kan. (KSNW) — The City of Garden Plain is the recipient of a Moderate Income Housing grant. The $300,000 grant from the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation will help fund the construction of five duplexes in Garden Plain. They will be built in the Renner Multi-Family Housing Development at Harry and Main in Garden Plain. 'I was born and raised in Garden Plain; many of my extended family members still live and work in the community,' says Cary Renner, owner and developer, who expresses his gratitude for the award in a news release from Garden Plain. 'I chose to invest in the project knowing that affordable housing is an ongoing need in the community. Garden Plain will always be home.' The development will have 10 new housing units: Two two-bedroom single-story duplexes and three three-bedroom two-story duplexes. They will have a Craftsman Bungalow design. Motorcyclist dies after crash in Hutchinson In exchange for the grant, five of the 10 units will be reserved for five years for individuals or families that meet the moderate income criteria under Housing and Urban Development regulations. The other remaining units will be rented for market value. A survey conducted in 2023 by Garden Plain showed a need for single—and multi-family, rental and owner-occupied housing, as well as senior housing. 'Another great win for our community,' Mayor Kevin Hammond said. 'From that study, the City developed a housing strategic plan. We've been working that plan and it's paying off. We have seen new single-family homes built in Bentwood and Trail Ridge Additions, and some infill development around town. We look forward to the construction of these homes and welcoming new residents to our community.' The city says the development will also help address drainage issues at the intersection that have affected surrounding homes. The project is expected to have a total cost of $3.05 million. Construction is scheduled to begin in late 2025 or early 2026. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
