info2021-04-14T07:15:26-05:00April 14th, 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.
info2021-04-14T07:19:10-05:00April 14th, 2021|
After a 2-2 vote, the mask mandate for the City of Salina will continue. As it was a topic that concerned many of the citizens who attended the Salina City Commission meeting Monday, the discussion on the mandate was moved up to the first action item of the agenda. The commission heard an update about COVID-19, including infection rates and vaccination rates, from Saline County Health Officer and Health Department Director Jason Tiller. Source: Salina Journal.
info2021-04-14T07:12:23-05:00April 13th, 2021|
Shawnee appears set to make the public consumption of alcohol permissible in an area covering four square blocks in the city’s downtown core. The Shawnee City Council on Monday unanimously agreed to direct city staff to develop an ordinance to allow the possession and consumption of alcoholic liquor within certain boundaries for civic and special events, sidewalk cafes and outdoor patios. ... The city’s proposal for a common consumption area is a direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic, when businesses needed more space to allow for physical distancing among customers, including outdoor dining. Source: Prairie Village Post
info2021-04-14T07:12:53-05:00April 13th, 2021|
The City of Winfield recently began planting 39 redbud trees along Ninth Avenue as part of a donation the city received for a new tree program. The redbud plantings is the first of a three-prong program to improve the landscape throughout Winfield’s park system and rights-of-way. The other two programs include the installation of shade and ornamental trees of a variety of species in the parks and the establishment of a tree farm to act as a feeder into the program over the long term. Source: The Arkansas City Traveler
info2021-04-14T07:13:51-05:00April 13th, 2021|
Johnson County opened its COVID-19 vaccine clinics to anyone age 16 and older who live or work in the county. It's something the state did several weeks ago, but allowed each individual county to decide how it wanted to use its allocation of vaccine. Until now, the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment only scheduled people who had taken the county's vaccine interest survey. Leaders have said the county took that approach to make sure the most vulnerable people received the vaccine first. Source: fox4kc.com | FOX 4 - WDAF
info2021-04-14T07:20:58-05:00April 13th, 2021|
With at least 280 people estimated to be living outside in Lawrence, city and county leaders are preparing for a deeper discussion about the resources and coordination needed to address the issue of homelessness. As part of its study session Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission received an approximately three-hour presentation on the various services supporting people experiencing homelessness as well as efforts being made by Douglas County leaders. Speaking to the frustration that has been voiced by some in the community about an inadequate response, Mayor Brad Finkeldei said that he hoped the community would soon be making progress. Source: LJWorld.com.
info2021-04-13T07:18:40-05:00April 13th, 2021|
Iola’s new city administrator Matt Rehder has been touring city facilities and getting to know the city and its people. Matt Rehder’s first month on the job as Iola City Administrator has been thankfully routine. There have been no emergency meetings called to address some unforeseen crisis. “On the good side, it’s been kind of quiet,” Rehder said, rapping his knuckles on his wood desk. “My experience tells me that something will pop up at some point.” For now, Rehder is content to immerse himself in all things Iola, as he’s done since his arrival in March. Source: The Iola Register
info2021-04-13T07:09:59-05:00April 13th, 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.
info2021-04-13T07:06:31-05:00April 13th, 2021|
Prairie Village residents could receive reimbursements for a number of energy efficient home improvements with a new sustainability grant program that will be formally considered by the city council on April 19. Installing green energy systems, like solar panels, are replacing old windows and HVACs would be covered by the proposed grant fund. Photo credit Allan Henderson. Used under a Creative Commons license. The city of Prairie Village is considering adopting a new sustainability grant program to encourage homeowners to reduce their carbon footprint. Source: Shawnee Mission Post
info2021-04-13T07:07:33-05:00April 13th, 2021|
Leawood is considering becoming the latest Johnson County city to allow residents to keep chickens within city limits. This week, the city council voted unanimously to direct city staff to research how other area cities approach allowing chickens. They city will also seek citizen input through the city’s website and social media and then draft an amendment to the city code, which currently prohibits keeping chickens. After all that, the council would then consider the measure in a work session and send it to the planning commission, after which it would return to the council for final consideration. Source: Shawnee Mission [...]
