info2022-02-04T08:58:47-06:00February 4th, 2022|
With schools across Kansas closed on Wednesday (and Thursday), the Newton High School football coach said he's starting a new snow day tradition. Coach Greg Slade directed the team on Twitter to shovel driveways or sidewalks for those who need the help. He also gave a shoutout to the Bethel Park football coaches for the idea. Source: KAKE - News
info2022-02-04T08:58:19-06:00February 4th, 2022|
People living in Parsons, Kansas, say they’re terrified. Someone in town is brutalizing and killing neighborhood pets. There have been four dogs attacked in the last several months, and it appears each attack gets more violent. It started with Zeus—a Miniature Schnauzer. ... There was a conviction in that case, but the attacks didn’t stop and the brutality escalated. Source: KAKE - News
info2022-02-04T08:56:58-06:00February 4th, 2022|
Students at Wichita Public Schools will have a third snow day on Feb. 4. The district says students will return to class on Monday, Feb. 7. USD 259 said schools would be closed Friday “due to several winter weather factors that create a dangerous situation for our students” Source: Wichita Eagle
info2022-02-04T08:54:57-06:00February 4th, 2022|
Atchison interim City Manager Justin Pregont hosted an event in December with a group of other city managers heard first-hand about the survey taken and the market analysis for specific areas of Kansas. Kansas will face housing challenges and opportunities in the next 10 to 15 years so the timing of this study and the results will help cities to plan for their futures. Atchison County and City participated in this study and some of the pertinent information is listed below. “It has been 30 years since a housing needs assessment was done,” Pregont said. “The survey gives legitimacy to what [...]
info2022-02-04T08:54:19-06:00February 4th, 2022|
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman and Beth Warren.
info2022-02-04T08:52:56-06:00February 4th, 2022|
Applications are now being accepted for the Manhattan Fire Department’s student firefighter program. The program is open to college students 18 and older attending K-State, MATC or Manhattan Christian College. Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Almes likens the program to a paid internship. “The statistics on the number of people we have that go through the program and then join our fire department and get promoted, is pretty unreal,” he said. Source: 1350 KMAN
info2022-02-03T09:23:49-06:00February 3rd, 2022|
Steve Karlin, USD 457 superintendent, will retire at the end of the 2021-22 school year. Karlin has been the superintendent since 2015 and employed with the district since 1988. Karlin said now is the right time for him to retire, with district is finishing up its accreditation cycle this spring and then starting a new one. Additionally, the district is finishing its five-year strategic plan and will start working on the next one in the summer. Karlin said he knew he wasn’t going to work another five years, now seemed like the time to retire. Source: GC Telegram
info2022-02-03T09:22:42-06:00February 3rd, 2022|
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman and Beth Warren.
info2022-02-03T09:20:30-06:00February 3rd, 2022|
A professionally trained flute player and a dedicated employee, Jennifer Martin joined the City of Lenexa in 2000 as a customer service representative in the community development department, knowing very little about government or construction. “But, I did know how to relate to people and explain things simply,” she said. "I have always been one who loves to learn, so learning about government and construction processes gave me the opportunity to help Lenexa residents understand why permits are required and how to successfully maneuver the process.” Today, Jennifer works as the city clerk and is the official record keeper for the [...]
info2022-02-03T09:19:03-06:00February 3rd, 2022|
With a proposal for a new STAR bond project (featuring a man-made lagoon and beach activities) still on the table, and three new members joining the Derby City Council at the start of January, City Manager Kiel Mangus presented an overview of the funding mechanism’s history at the latest council meeting on Jan. 25. Firstly, Mangus addressed the purpose of the bonds as an economic development tool – something Derby has not traditionally handed out in excess (through property tax rebates, commercial improvement districts, etc.). He also broke down how the bonds are funded. Source: Derby Informer | News
