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With limited interest from residents, Douglas County leaders have no immediate plans to expand commission from three members to five

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Unless they hear from more Douglas County residents interested in the idea, county commissioners will not move forward with an election to increase the number of seats on the commission. As part of its meeting Wednesday, the commission discussed increasing the number of seats from three to five, which would require holding a public election. Commissioners said they had gotten limited feedback from the community on the topic, and unless that changed they did not think it warranted an effort to ensure the question got on the November ballot. Source: LJWorld.com.

Municipal Bond Trends for July 28, 2021

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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.

Governor Kelly issues new mask order for state facilities

info2021-07-29T07:23:44-05:00July 29th, 2021|

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has issued a new order requiring state employees and visitors to wear masks inside state buildings and facilities. The order goes into effect Monday, August 2nd. The governor announced the order at a news conference Wednesday, and she said it was in response to new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control that call for fully vaccinated people to wear masks indoors in areas with increasing cases of COVID-19. The governor’s order applies to all state employees and visitors regardless of their vaccination status. The governor said the order is being issued because the delta variant [...]

Overland Park begins speaker series to prepare for comprehensive plan update

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The city of Overland Park is beginning a speaker series on July 28 to prepare residents for its upcoming comprehensive plan update. Several speakers will discuss planning topics and receive feedback from residents prior to embarking on the comprehensive plan update, according to a city press release. The series details are as follows, as outlined online: Community revitalization and shifting suburbs on July 28 with speaker Ed McMahon of Urban Land Institute. The economics of land use in August 2021 with speaker AJ Fawver with Verdunity. Transportation in September 2021 with speaker Jason Scrieber with Stantec. Small-scale development and the role [...]

Worker rescued after trench collapse in Hutchinson

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Rescue crews worked for over three hours Tuesday evening to free a man who was trapped in an eight-foot trench at a Hutchinson mobile home park. Crews were called to the 1700 block of East Blanchard around 5:20 p.m. to find a 24-year-old man who was trapped from the waist down after a wall collapsed in a trench. The worker was repairing a four-inch sewer line when the collapse occurred. Sedgwick County and Newton fire crews helped with the rescue operation, along with Reno County EMS and police from Hutchinson and South Hutchinson. The worker was removed from the trench shortly before [...]

Wyandotte County leaders to meet in special session to discuss COVID health measures

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Health officials will meet with Wyandotte County leaders in a special session Thursday evening to discuss COVID-19 and any health order recommendations, a spokeswoman for the Unified Government said Wednesday. Unified Government mayor and CEO David Alvey called the special session to be held at 5 p.m. Thursday ... "The Unified Government Public Health Department will be presenting the latest data on COVID-19 and any recommendations to the Board of Commissioners," said Ashley Hand, director of strategic communications for the Unified Government. "The elected Commission is the only body that is able to make any public health orders in Kansas, per [...]

Derby board clerk Litona Hoyt ‘instrumental’ to district’s operations

info2021-07-29T07:29:45-05:00July 28th, 2021|

Litona Hoyt, clerk for the Derby Board of Education and secretary for Derby’s superintendent, has always had a passion for public service. So when it came time to choose a career field, she knew she wanted to pursue one that would enable her to serve others. “I’ve always been big on community service,” she said. “After taking a few public administration courses, I really liked that aspect ’cause it felt like I had a purpose.” Source: Derby Informer | News

Johnson County reviewing federal COVID-19 guidance as Kansas City announces mask order

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As Kansas City reinstates its mask mandate, health officials in Johnson County said they also are concerned about the spread of COVID-19. “Cases are increasing rapidly, driven largely by the Delta variant. Johnson County Department of Health and Environment is concerned about this,” Sanmi Areola, Johnson County’s top public health official, said in a statement. “We are reviewing the updated guidance from CDC and will continue to update our residents and elected officials.” The Johnson County board of commissioners meet on Thursday. On the agenda is an update on COVID-19 and vaccination in the county. Source: KC Star Local News

Several Kansas police departments offering free tracking kits to combat catalytic converter thefts

info2021-07-29T07:54:55-05:00July 28th, 2021|

Several area law enforcement agencies have purchased and made a catalytic converter marking kit available to the public. Over the last year, catalytic converter thefts have been on the rise in Cowley County due to the soaring price of precious metals contained in the parts. A setback in tracking catalytic converters is matching them to a particular victim. The CATETCH catalytic converter kit allows vehicle owners to apply an identification number to the converter and register it online. The number can be provided to law enforcement and entered into the National Crime Information Center, which will help them track stolen parts. [...]

Waterville to note 150 Town to celebrate with old-fashioned fun, fireworks

info2021-07-29T07:30:48-05:00July 28th, 2021|

The sky over Waterville will light up with fireworks to mark the town’s 150th birthday Friday during an evening billed as an “old-fashioned All-American celebration.” For 93-year-old Ray Lindquist, who was born and raised in Waterville, it will be a meaningful day. “The town has really changed over the last 150 years,” said Lindquist, who owned and operated Waterville Lumber Company for 21 years before passing it on to his son in 1992. Source: The Marysville Advocate

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