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Wichita Public School teachers to begin receiving COVID-19 vaccinations

info2021-02-15T09:51:25-06:00February 14th, 2021|

Wichita Public Schools teachers will begin receiving COVID-19 vaccinations on Saturday, February 13. The district has received its first supply of vaccines and will begin the first round at the Wichita Public Schools’ Alvin Morris Administrative Center. The prioritization plan for employees will follow Phase 2 of Governor Kelly’s vaccination plan. ... The distribution plan is as follows: Employees 65 and older with medical conditions. Medical professionals will rank order based on health conditions reported on the staff survey. Source: KSN-TV

Gov. Kelly Issues State Of Disaster Emergency Due To Wind Chill Warnings

info2021-02-15T09:51:33-06:00February 14th, 2021|

Governor Kelly today declared a State of Disaster Emergency due to the wind chill warnings, which is causing stress on utility and natural gas companies. The declaration authorizes the use of state resources and personnel to assist with response and recovery efforts in affected counties. Because of the sub-zero temperatures , increased energy and natural gas demand is causing constraints. Utilities are currently experiencing wholesale natural gas prices from 10 to 100 times higher than normal. Those costs will effect consumers, and increase monthly gas and electric bills. Source: Country 101.3 KFDI

State to pioneer new model of rural health care

info2021-02-14T10:17:58-06:00February 12th, 2021|

In 2019, northwest Kansas-based Decatur Health was staring into the possibility of shutting its doors. “It got really bad, where we were not sure how we were going to financially be able to make it out through the month,” said Chief Operations Officer Kristopher Mathews. “I think we were down to double digits of cash, like 10 days of cash on hand.” Like many small rural hospitals, it was financially struggling. Recent studies show around 75 rural hospitals in Kansas are operating at a financial loss and in danger of closing. Source: Garden City Telegram.

Amy Nasta promoted to deputy city admin in Gardner

info2021-02-12T08:27:48-06:00February 12th, 2021|

The City of Gardner has named Amy Nasta as its new deputy city administrator. Nasta joined the city in 2017 as its city clerk and was promoted to senior management analyst in 2019. ... In her new role, Nasta will assist the city administrator on high-level special projects and initiatives and oversee human resources, information technology, and building maintenance functions. She will also provide support and guidance to department directors per the direction of the city administrator. “Amy has been a tremendous asset to the organization since she began nearly four years ago,” said Jim Pruetting, city administrator. Source: Gardner News

Governor Laura Kelly Announces Nearly $14 Million in Grants for Rural Kansas Communities

info2021-02-12T08:21:49-06:00February 12th, 2021|

Governor Laura Kelly today announced 32 rural Kansas communities will receive a share of $13,864,149 in federal grants to assist with community development projects. Through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program facilitated by the Kansas Department of Commerce, these federal grants are being awarded for a variety of community improvement projects, including sewer and water projects, housing rehabilitation and community facility improvements. ... Counties, applicant cities and award amounts are as follows: Allen Iola $350,000 Barton Great Bend $600,000 Brown Horton $190,050 Chase Cottonwood Falls $499,125 Cloud Concordia $48,975 Cowley Arkansas City $455,000 Doniphan Highland $600,000 Ellsworth Wilson $300,000 Greenwood [...]

Nicodemus: Oldest Black settlement west of the Mississippi hidden in the prairies of northwest Kansas

info2021-02-12T08:15:51-06:00February 12th, 2021|

Nicodemus is a small town located in the prairies of northwest Kansas. It is the oldest and only remaining Black settlement west of the Mississippi. It was established in 1877 during the Reconstruction Period following the Civil War when pioneers from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Mississippi came to seek out homelands. "These folks were ex-slaves, removed from slavery about 13-14 years, had the opportunity to come out here and be landowners and they took that chance," said Luecreasea Horne, Nicodemus Park Service educational technician and sixth-generation descendant. “The thought of them risking and taking that chance to come out to northwestern Kansas [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for February 11, 2021

info2021-02-12T08:14:42-06:00February 12th, 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.

Moundridge in process of energy upgrade

info2021-02-12T08:12:59-06:00February 12th, 2021|

As soon as the weather cooperates, Moundridge city employees will begin erecting telephone poles that are part a $5.2 million electrical upgrade. City Administrator Murray McGee said the city would be erecting 35 power poles to tie into an Evergy substation 3.5 miles south of town. The transmission lines will connect the city’s substation on East Hoch Street to the Evergy substation at the junction of South Cole Street and Old Highway 81. The city currently gets its electricity off the McPherson power grid. After the project is complete, it will receive power from the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency, which is [...]

Police officers needed, McPherson expands recruitment efforts

info2021-02-12T08:12:03-06:00February 12th, 2021|

The City of McPherson is in need of police officers. The McPherson Police Department currently has four vacancies for police officers, and they are expanding their recruitment efforts. McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden approached the city commission about changing the residency requirements for the McPherson Police Department Officers and staff to within 35 miles of the city limits of McPherson. Golden advised this change would assist in the recruitment and retention of employees. Source: McPherson Weekly News » Feed

Governor Laura Kelly Applauds Eurofins Viracor on New, 110,000-Square-Foot Lenexa Facility

info2021-02-12T08:05:40-06:00February 11th, 2021|

Governor Laura Kelly today applauded the recent announcement from Eurofins Viracor of its new 110,000-square-foot, all-purpose facility in Lenexa. Eurofins Viracor, Inc. is a provider of clinical specialty laboratory results to medical providers, transplant teams, and biopharmaceutical companies that also recently began providing COVID-19 testing. In addition to warehousing and office space, the site will house a 40,000-square-foot laboratory for running the company’s full testing menu. “Eurofins Viracor is doing important work by providing testing services in the battle against COVID-19, and I’m pleased they’ve chosen Kansas to house this impressive new investment,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Our state is proud [...]

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