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The Kansas Department of Revenue has announced updates to iKan, the state’s digital government platform. Along with an improved resident profile interface, Kansans can now update their vehicle’s address on the platform up to 90 days before their renewal date — a process that used to require a trip to a DMV office.

GODDARD – In celebration of his latest nonfiction title, “The Secret Lives of Booksellers & Librarians,” world's bestselling author James Patterson made a special donation to the American Library Association to award $200 “bonuses” to librarians across the United States.

TSnews CHENEY – Cheney Chamber of Commerce's biggest event of the year, Come home for Christmas, is just one week away. At November's Chamber meeting, more work behind the scenes to make this big event happen was discussed.

TSnews GARDEN PLAIN – The most recent Olympic games, held in France, created many new American sports heroes. Newcomers like rugby player Ilona Maher and Stephen Nedoroscik, the pommel horse guy, became household names along with athletes like swimmer Katie Ladecky, Simon Biles and LeBron James.

GODDARD – For more than 30 years, Mitten Tree has been a signature service project of the Goddard Lions Club. With support from schools, businesses, and organizations, the Lions have been able to brighten the holidays and serve those in need in the Goddard community. This year is no exception – a record number of families applied for help this year – not surprising as Americans deal with rising costs of everyday necessities.

SUMNER COUNTY – A Sumner County farm talk will be held next week in Wellington. The talk will be on Friday, Dec.

The annual BPW concert will be held next Thursday at the Conway Springs Methodist Church, 411 S. 8th, Conway Springs.

Cashless tolling and the new toll payment system, DriveKS, provides new options for holiday travel. You can temporarily add the license plate of a rental or visitor’s vehicle to a DriveKS account.

TSnews CLEARWATER – During the Clearwater City Council meeting on Nov. 12, the council held a hearing on a nuisance complaint against the home of Michael Snyder in the 200 block of S.

SEDGWICK COUNTY – The wife of commissioner- elect Jeff Blubaugh, the newly-elected Sedgwick County Commissioner for District 2, is facing a charge of electioneering. It is a misdemeanor.