Amanda Davis

Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series looking at the Regional Development Association and the request to restructure from the city commission. On Tuesday, a story will be published discussing the history of how the RDA was set up with its current board structure.

According to Casey Woods, Emporia Main Street Executive Director, Mike Turnbull was a “catalyst” for the community, taking the initiative to invest in projects that would lead to “bigger and better things” for Emporia. The Turnbull Facade Grant Program, launched by Main Street in early December, honors the late owner of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home by giving Emporia businesses the ability to “activate” their exterior through design.

A "floating" mug, a book-shaped flower vase, and a wine-pouring handbag walk into a bar...

Fashion, home, and beauty finds that only look like you've spent a ton 😉.

"Bath bombs" for your toilet, fancy UV phone sanitizers, and soooo much more that'll make all the difference when it comes to being truly clean.

Acne patches, snail mucin serum, and an under-eye cream that can remove bags in *minutes* — there's no better time to try 'em than now.

In the top row, from left to right: Katalina Chea, Kaila Chea, and Maly Chea

Christmas presents come in all shapes, sizes and colors. For some, a present can also come wrapped as a six-person handbell choir ringing Christmas carols and offering a plate of

Editor's Note: This is the second article in a series exploring the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas (RDA).

A bathroom towel warmer, a fluffy human-sized dog bed, and a huge 10x10 blanket are only *some* of the great stuff on this list.