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The “Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas” is awarding $145,000 to counties in Southeast Kansas

info2021-06-04T08:28:42-05:00June 4th, 2021|

A new cycle has opened up for the "Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas." $145,000 are up for grabs in the CFSEK general fund grant. The money is set aside for non-profits, schools, government agencies, and churches to help with basic human needs and youth activities. The mission behind the grant cycle and foundation is to help improve the quality of life in Southeast Kansas. "This is one of our biggest grant cycles of the year and we always have many applicants and many organizations that we grant to." Says Joshua McCloud, CFSEK Donor Services Coordinator. Source: KSNF/KODE

Cherokee County is having a youth entrepreneurship fair for students to come up with business ideas

info2021-06-04T08:29:04-05:00June 4th, 2021|

Cherokee County is looking for the business leaders of tomorrow. The "Cherokee County Economic Development Corporation" is bringing back its virtual "Youth Entrepreneurship Fair." It's a chance for students in the county to come up with a business idea and present it. The fair was originally designed as a replacement for what had always been an in-person event. "We had some extra prize money and we wanted to get that out so we did a summer event, which was all virtual, students do a two to five minute pitch of their business idea on video and then we judge it and [...]

‘Homesteaders’ and ‘Fluid Form’, along with Prairie Village’s new sculpture, on walk

info2021-06-03T08:41:44-05:00June 3rd, 2021|

The first-ever Prairie Village Art Walk will take place June 11 as the city dedicates its newest sculpture, “Fifties Freedom In the Village”, at 71st Street and Mission Road. The 3.6-mile walk will start at 5:30 p.m. at 69th and Mission, where the city’s first public sculpture, “The Homesteaders,” stands. Then it’s on to the Village Shops to see the city’s second public sculpture, “Fluid Form.” Artist E. Spencer Schubert and donor Brad Johnson will be at the 6 p.m. ribbon-cutting for the newest piece. Walkers will then continue south on Mission to view four more sculptures before turning around at [...]

Hutch awards contract to create Ark River access point

info2021-06-03T08:39:00-05:00June 3rd, 2021|

The Hutchinson City Council approved awarding a contract Tuesday to develop an access point to the Arkansas River just of Fourth Avenue, near the old Fun Valley waterslide. The project will include creating a paved road and parking lot, and installing a set of railroad tie steps down to a sandbar on the river. The council awarded the contract to Ward Davis Builders Inc. of Hutchinson for $76,775. A state grant will cover $20,000 of the cost. Source: Hutch News.

Municipal Bond Trends for June 2, 2021

info2021-06-03T08:34:04-05:00June 3rd, 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.

Kansas town named best place to raise a family

info2021-06-03T08:29:28-05:00June 2nd, 2021|

Overland Park, Kan., was named the best American city in which to raise a family, according to a new study by WalletHub. The Kansas City suburb with 195,000 residents received an overall score of 72.5, receiving high marks for education and the top ranking for affordability. The study compares 182 cities – the 150 most populous plus at least two of the most populated cities in each state – across five categories: family fun, health and safety, education, affordability and socioeconomics. Source: Atchison Globe Now

Plan approved for golf destination facility in northeast Wichita

info2021-06-03T08:29:50-05:00June 2nd, 2021|

Wichita City Council members have approved changes to a development agreement to allow for a new golf destination facility in the northeast part of the city. The city established a STAR Bond district at K-96 and Greenwich Road for the development of the Stryker Sports Complex with the construction of an indoor facility. Another phase of the project was intended for a golf and entertainment venue, and the city has reached an agreement with Topgolf to provide that facility. Topgolf will have a two-story, 50-bay interactive golf facility with a restaurant and meeting space. Assistant City Manager Scot Rigby said future [...]

Mission Gateway’s unpaid property taxes spur calls for new developer

info2021-06-03T08:31:20-05:00June 2nd, 2021|

The Mission Gateway developers are delinquent on $356,000 in property taxes, which could put the long-awaited $225 million project in jeopardy. The mixed-use development already has faced 16 years of fits and starts, including a yearlong delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Developers Cameron Group LLC and GFI Development Co. are on the clock if they wish to retain about $36.6 million in agreed-upon incentives for their development along Shawnee Mission Parkway, near Roe Avenue and Johnson Drive in Mission. They have 60 days to pay the property taxes or they’ll risk defaulting on the city’s redevelopment agreement. Another looming deadline [...]

Manhattan considering construction on new indoor aquatic center

info2021-06-03T08:31:47-05:00June 2nd, 2021|

After Kansas State University shut down the Ahearn Natatorium permanently due to maintenance costs, the city of Manhattan was left without an indoor pool that could be used for competitive swimming activities. Now the city is considering constructing a facility of their own. But there are still decisions to be made, like when to begin the facility and where it will go. "Past studies have pointed towards Cico Park," said Jason Hilgers, Deputy City Manager. "It's where an existing outdoor facility, outdoor pool, is located. But it is also a site where I think five different Manhattan High School varsity sports [...]

Voters to consider $112.8 million bond on June 8

info2021-06-03T08:32:15-05:00June 2nd, 2021|

Next Tuesday, June 8, voters who reside within the boundaries of McPherson Public Schools will be asked to consider a proposed $112.8 million bond. Advance voting is already underway at the McPherson County Courthouse and will continue until noon on Monday, June 7. The proposed bond includes renovations and updates to all of the current schools in McPherson as well as the construction of a new middle school for seventh and eighth grade students on the grounds of McPherson High School. The district has said this proposal addresses all of the facility needs for the district. It will also allow for [...]

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