NEWSMAKERS 2025Q4
Lawrence Wins Best Tasting Tap Water in Kansas Award
The City of Lawrence is proud to announce that the Clinton Water Treatment Plant has been awarded Best Tasting Tap Water in Kansas at the Kansas Section of the American Water Works Association (KsAWWA) and the Kansas Water Environment Association’s (KWEA) annual joint conference, held in Topeka.
This award is a prestigious honor within the water industry and recognizes the extraordinary effort it takes year-round to provide safe, high-quality drinking water. To even qualify for the contest, water systems must have no state or federal drinking water violations in the previous year—making the competition both exclusive and rigorous.
Winning this award reflects not just the quality of Lawrence’s water, but also the dedication, expertise, and tireless work of the City’s water treatment team. The Clinton Plant operators and staff maintain strict compliance with state and federal regulations, working around the clock to ensure that every drop of water reaching Lawrence residents is clean, safe, and great-tasting.
By receiving this award, the Clinton Plant is now eligible to represent Kansas at the “Best of the Best” national contest at the American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference & Exposition.
Capitol Federal® Welcomes Kim Roehr as its Newest Mortgage Loan Consultant
Capitol Federal® is proud to welcome Kim Roehr as its newest Mortgage Loan Consultant serving the Greater Douglas County area. Kim brings 30 plus years of experience in the mortgage lending industry, including 11 years as an underwriter, to her new position. With a strong passion for people and community, she’s dedicated to helping guide individuals successfully through the home loan process. “Helping people achieve their dream of homeownership is something I truly love. During the process, I get to know my clients on a personal level and become part of their journey to make homeownership a reality. It’s rewarding to see their dreams come to life and know I played a small part in helping them get there.”
Her passion extends to her volunteer work, whether through her church or community based resource organizations, and you may soon see her out and about in Lawrence helping those in need.
The Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Dani Edwards as Senior Director of Finance.
Dani has more than 12 years of finance and leadership experience, most recently at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, where she focused on financial reporting, stakeholder management, compliance, operational risk, and organizational leadership. With a proven record of driving financial strategy, strengthening operational systems, and leading cross-functional teams, she is well-positioned to guide Bert Nash Center’s fiscal stewardship during a pivotal time for our agency and the community we serve.
Bert Nash: Treatment and Recovery Center’s Full Crisis Intervention Center (CIC) Licensing Officially Goes into Effect, First in the State of Kansas
Crisis Intervention Center (CIC) License by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) beginning October 2025 is now officially permanent.
The TRC has demonstrated a significant reduction in state hospital admissions by reducing admissions to Osawatomie State Hospital by 70% between 2018 and 2025. This represents more accessibility and local options for crisis intervention and crisis beds to support clients where they live, work, and play.
