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(KAIR)--A private solution to a public issue.
That's the basis behind a major land purchase for the purpose of the possible future expansion of Atchison's Amelia Earhart Airport.
The purchase of property to the east and west of the Airport is made through the Karen Seaberg Trust, with the Atchison native, known for her longtime involvement in civic matters, telling MSC News by purchasing the land, and offering to sell it for the expansion purpose at the appraised value, two key factors are avoided: an impact on the taxpayer and the use of eminent domain.
MSC News talked in depth to Seaberg about the decision, and that interview can be heard here:
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