info2021-12-29T06:52:37-06:00December 29th, 2021|
For the first time since 1995, Barton County has a new county clerk. Bev Schmeidler was sworn in Tuesday morning by her retiring predecessor, Donna Zimmerman, at a ceremony in the County Commission chamber. Source: Great Bend Tribune
info2021-12-29T06:53:12-06:00December 29th, 2021|
The Morrill Public Library is launching new programs for young adults. The library is looking for teen volunteers to serve on the Teen Advisory Council of Students (TACOS) at the library. ... Kelly Meyer, Community Services Librarian, said they are looking for teen volunteers — both middle school and high school age — who are willing to offer ideas and implement programs for their peer groups at the library. She said 5th-12th graders are welcome. High school students can earn volunteer hours for this new service club. Source: hiawathaworldonline.com
info2021-12-29T01:41:34-06:00December 29th, 2021|
Strother Field is among the beneficiaries of the recently passed federal infrastructure package to provide $15 billion for airport-related projects of urban, regional and rural airports across the country. According to manager Shawn McGrew, Strother Field will receive $159,000 a year for the next five years in addition to $150,000 a year in standard funding. The standard funds come from taxes paid on airline tickets, he said. According to information given out in a recent webinar, he said, the new infrastructure money will be run much like the Airport Improvement Plan, but the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has not yet worked [...]
info2021-12-29T06:55:06-06:00December 29th, 2021|
Johnson County Park and Recreation District is asking local and regional artists to submit ideas for three upcoming public art projects. JCPRD opened the call last week as part of the district’s new public art master plan. Artwork for the three projects will be executed and installed in 2022, the district says. The three projects include: An artist residency program with JCPRD’s Natural Resources team at Shawnee Mission Park. A mural on the south façade of Okun Fieldhouse at Mid-America West Sports Complex in Shawnee. A temporary art installation at The Theatre in the Park. Source: Prairie Village Post
info2021-12-29T01:29:34-06:00December 29th, 2021|
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) plans to expand U.S 166 in Cherokee County. KDOT expects the work to begin around the week of January 3rd. The $54.8 million dollar project expands a six-mile section of U.S. 166 into a four-lane expressway. KDOT will construct the expansion between U.S. 166/U.S. 400 and U.S.166/K-26 junctions and it includes the construction of interchanges at U.S. 400 and K-26. U.S. 166 traffic will not be affected during the early project phases. The expanded U.S. 166 alignment and interchanges will be open to unrestricted traffic by late May 2024, weather permitting. Source: KOAMKOAM
info2021-12-28T07:58:15-06:00December 28th, 2021|
Some highway updates were given at the Dec. 20 Finney County Commission meeting. Lona DuVall, President/CEO of the Finney County Economic Development Corporation gave two area highways updates at the meeting, both being announced as part of the Kansas Secretary of Transportation's new highway proposals on Dec. 15. The first update is that the expressway on U.S. Highway 50, between Dodge City and Cimarron, will be finished and then U.S. Highway 83, between Garden City and Scott City, is slated to get passing lanes. ... FCEDC gave a presentation on the modeling data of the highway system, traffic counts and how [...]
info2021-12-28T07:48:30-06:00December 28th, 2021|
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.
info2021-12-28T01:25:16-06:00December 28th, 2021|
A $100,000 gift from Intrust Bank will allow the city of Wichita to expand its microloan program for underprivileged entrepreneurs into a citywide initiative in 2022. The program was rolled out in May with a narrow focus on women- and minority-owned small businesses in City Council District 1. But officials say it generated the most interest from otherwise qualified business owners who didn’t live in the district. “When we went out to the public for interest, we had many more applications that fell outside of District 1 boundaries, and so they were ineligible,” Assistant City Manager Scot Rigby said at a [...]
info2021-12-28T07:45:55-06:00December 28th, 2021|
Two companies that have long been partners in providing Kansas electric power are locked in a battle over who should pay for what — and the outcome could affect your bills. The dispute, which will be resolved by federal energy regulators, pits rural Kansas customers who get their electricity from member-owned cooperatives against Evergy, a for-profit company and the dominant electric utility in the state. At stake is as much as $27 million that the Kansas Electric Power Cooperative, known as KEPCo, says it’s being overcharged by Evergy for operation and maintenance of power plants that Evergy runs but that supply [...]
info2021-12-28T07:46:30-06:00December 28th, 2021|
The Beautiful Benches Public Art Program continues expanding aesthetics to rest one’s mind and weary bones from the center of downtown to one of the area parks. Just days before Christmas Atchison Art Association members placed three benches at the Skate Park at Reisner Park. Ellie Folsom and Ree Greenwood are credited for the artwork. A blue bench was done in tribute to the late Joshua Kinsman and will soon have a Skate High With Hope plaque attached onto it. The benches will not only offer skateboarders and non-motorized scooters and roller-skaters a place to rest, but a place for spectators [...]
