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Emporia looks to update rental maintenance codes

info2021-09-24T06:42:47-05:00September 23rd, 2021|

The Emporia City Commission discussed potential updates to its property maintenance codes during its study session Wednesday morning. Chief building inspector Kory Krause reported to the commission that in recent years the Code Services Department had received an increasing number of complaints regarding poor living conditions in rental properties. However, the city’s current property codes are limited and seriously restrict what can be enforced, leaving the city with very few options for how it can assist its citizen renters. “The extent of our current interior maintenance codes allows inspection to only look at five sections or eight items,” he said. “This [...]

Playas could aid cities by extending Ogallala life

info2021-09-23T20:10:17-05:00September 23rd, 2021|

Playa lakes are a unique phenomenon largely unnoticed by casual observers except during rain events when they can hold water for days or even weeks - creating a nuisance for farmers and a temporary haven for wildlife. Little has been known about these land forms, ranging in size from an acre or two, upwards to a few hundred acres, but that’s changing as a result of more intensive study by hydrologists and state agriculture departments across the Southern High Plains that overlays the Ogallala Aquifer. They are being viewed as part of the solution to the region’s diminishing groundwater supply. The [...]

Manhattan Regional Airport secures nearly $6 million from Dept. of Defense for runway reconstruction

info2021-09-23T16:21:27-05:00September 23rd, 2021|

Nearly $6 million in federal funding has been approved to fund an upcoming runway improvement project at the Manhattan Regional Airport. U.S. Senators Roger Marshall and Jerry Moran announced Thursday that $5.9 million dollars from the Department of Defense has been awarded to the city for the needed expansion which will occur in 2023. Airport Director Jesse Romo says the aid is significant since the Federal Aviation Administration has only agreed to fund 100 feet of the runway reconstruction. Source: 1350 KMAN

Medicine Lodge Peace Treaty Pageant

info2021-09-23T07:06:28-05:00September 23rd, 2021|

This weekend, many Peace Treaty events will take place in Medicine Lodge. Starting Sept. 24 and running through Sept. 26, events include: The Medicine Lodge Peace Treaty pageant, the Intertribal Powwow, the Kansas Championship Ranch Rodeo, the Bulls and Broncs Rodeo, a Trappings and Trade Show and the Historical Night Show. The Peace Treaty weekend of events occurs every three years in Medicine Lodge and includes arts and crafts shows, helicopter rides, street dances, live music, food vendors, carnival rides, alumni gatherings and parades. The pageant started in 1917 when citizens of Medicine Lodge made the initial effort to commemorate the [...]

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady … for now

info2021-09-23T07:04:54-05:00September 23rd, 2021|

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held benchmark interest rates near zero but indicated that rate hikes could be coming sooner than expected, and it significantly cut its economic outlook for this year. Along with those largely expected moves, officials on the policymaking Federal Open Market Committee indicated they will start pulling back on some of the stimulus the central bank has been providing during the financial crisis. There was no specific indication, though, as to when that might happen. ... For now, the committee voted unanimously to keep short-term rates anchored near zero. However, more members now see the first rate [...]

Ark City firefighters use abandoned house to train

info2021-09-23T06:59:55-05:00September 23rd, 2021|

Knowing that practice makes perfect, Arkansas City firefighters spent Tuesday and Wednesday honing their skills by simulating a fire in an abandoned house. Fire/EMS Capt. Chet Ranzau said Wednesday that the First Baptist Church purchased the 127 N. B St. property and plans to demolish the structure next week. He said the church contacted the fire department and asked if it would like to use the structure for training purposes before it is torn down. “Of course, we’re going to take any kind of training,” he said. “This is the best type of training you can do, it’s real-world training.” Source: [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for September 22, 2021

info2021-09-23T06:54:46-05:00September 23rd, 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.

Group’s plans would enhance access to Kansas Riverfront in Lawrence

info2021-09-23T06:53:20-05:00September 23rd, 2021|

The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday discussed the possibility of several new ways for pedestrians to experience downtown and the Kansas River. Representatives from RiverFront & CENTER, a group comprising local architects and volunteers, presented commissioners with a design plan for the Kaw River COMMONS project. The transportation project includes improvements to existing infrastructure and several additions, including a a downtown skywalk and a new pedestrian bridge over the river with viewing decks. Source: The Lawrence Times

Newton schools have at least six languages

info2021-09-23T06:51:52-05:00September 23rd, 2021|

Newton schools have at least a half dozen foreign languages represented among their enrollments. The USD-373 Board of Education recently approved a three-year contract with Propio LS for translation services to meet the needs of those who might not be fluent in English. The service provides translation of more than 200 languages and the district will be billed based on monthly usage. When the need arises for a teacher or other staff member to communicate with a parent, Propio LS will translate via telephone. Source: Harvey County Now

Eilert stresses community relations in new role as Hesston chief

info2021-09-23T06:50:55-05:00September 23rd, 2021|

New Hesston Police Chief Chris Eilert was studying business at Butler Community College when he rode along with a friend who had joined the Wichita Police Department. He said he caught the bug of public service. “Just the whole aspect of helping people,” he said. “I like to help people when I can. This job makes it very easy to do that.” Eilert changed his major to administration of justice and graduated from Wichita State University in 1995. He first got on with Hesston in March 1999. He had been working in Hoisington and wanted to be closer to home. The [...]

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