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
info2022-02-03T09:18:33-06:00February 3rd, 2022|
A Jan. 19 city-county summit provided an opportunity to bring the new mayors of Paola, Osawatomie, Louisburg and Spring Hill together in one room. Commission chairman Rob Roberts and vice chairman Tyler Vaughan presented gavels to Paola mayor Leigh House, Louisburg mayor Donna Cook, Osawatomie mayor Nick Hampson and Spring Hill mayor Joe Berkey during the summit in the County Commission chambers at the Miami County Administration Building in Paola. Roberts noted after the general election in November that it is rare to see a county’s four largest cities turn over that key leadership position in the same election. Roberts, who [...]
info2022-02-03T09:17:13-06:00February 3rd, 2022|
The Wamego school board on Monday night announced Rob McKim as the new superintendent of schools beginning July 1 ... McKim is currently the principal of Lansing High School in Lansing, where he has worked since 2018. According to information supplied by USD 320, McKim grew up on a farm outside Sabetha. He has 28 years experience as an educator in Kansas. Source: themercury.com
info2022-02-03T09:16:33-06:00February 3rd, 2022|
Julie Wait never expected to find herself in the position she’s in today. For more than six years, Wait was one of the deputy clerks for the city of Halstead, but she was recently promoted to city clerk. This had never been a goal or plan of hers, she said. “No, I was pretty terrified of it because there are a lot of responsibilities,” she said. “But after being at the city for so long and kind of having seniority of our deputy clerks, it just felt like it might be the thing to jump in and learn.” Wait took over [...]
info2022-02-03T09:15:40-06:00February 3rd, 2022|
Gov. Laura Kelly was in Alma on Monday to celebrate a project that converted a downtown building into affordable apartments for eight families. Frontier Property Management partnered with Kansas Housing Resources Corporation officials to convert the historic Limerick building into apartments. Rent will range from $500 for single-bedroom apartments to $900 for those with more, according to WIBW news. Alma residents started moving in Tuesday. Tyler Holloman of Frontier Property said the need for housing in Southeast Kansas is critical. Source: The Iola Register
