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Yoder store transports customers to a bygone era

Many people often wish time would stand still, technology would disappear and they would once again get closer to the earth. In the little town of Yoder, that wish can become a reality. Yoder Hardware sits at the center of this town whose population fluctuates at around 200. Like the hardware store’s owner, much of the population in Yoder is Amish. Because of the local presence of both Amish and Old Order Mennonites, the hardware store carries items that cater to this population, who do not use electricity from public utility lines, own a car, television or radio. Like many of his fellow Amish, Delmar Eash, the owner of the hardware store, uses gas and solar power to heat and light up the store.
Source: Hutch News.

2021-03-01T07:30:45-06:00March 1, 2021|News|

Rising interest rates may continue to test the stock market in the week ahead

The tug-of-war between stocks and rising bond yields could set the tone for the coming week, particularly if positive economic data continues to push Treasury yields higher. Friday’s February employment report is the highlight of the week’s data and an important current look at the impact of the virus on the economy, after just 49,000 jobs were added in January. For February, economist expect to see 218,000 jobs added, and the unemployment rate should stay the same at 6.3%, according to Dow Jones. Fed speakers are also a major focus of the markets, after the rapid rise in bond yields this past week had the feel of a runaway train. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is the most important speaker, when he appears at a Wall Street Journal summit Thursday.
Source: CNBC – Bonds

2021-03-01T07:08:28-06:00February 28, 2021|News|

Munis end month quietly after largest sell-off since April

Municipal bonds were little changed Friday after a sell-off in global bond rates helped send muni yields more than 40 basis points higher on the 10- and 30-year triple-A benchmark since the rout began on Feb. 17. The market took a much-needed breather Friday and U.S. Treasuries pared Thursday’s losses to see the 10-year fall 12 basis points to 1.42% and the 30-year 17 basis points to 2.11%. Municipals were steady at 1.14% in 10 years and 1.82% in 30 years as trading was light but steady and participants readied for a new month and about $6.2 billion of new issues to kick it off…
Source: The Bond Buyer

2021-03-01T07:10:33-06:00February 28, 2021|News|

City of Winfield: Customers will not get unpayable gas bills

The Winfield City Commission met on Thursday night to declare a local State of Financial Emergency due to the unprecedented natural gas pricing that occurred beginning Feb. 12 thru approx. Feb. 19. We have no immediate supply concerns and the current daily index has returned to previous lower norm pricing around $2.70/MMBtu. Just a week ago prices were over $400/MMBtu. We continue to gather the scope and full impact of the extreme pricing. We are fighting the pricing battle everyday. Whatever the amount, we will not be sending homeowners and businesses unpayable bills. We will work with our customers just as we have for nearly 150 years.
Source: Cowley CourierTraveler

2021-03-01T07:10:41-06:00February 28, 2021|News|

Sedgwick County ends curfew on bars and restaurants

Sedgwick County’s top health official has lifted the curfew on bars and clubs, allowing them to stay open until 2 a.m. beginning Saturday. During the county’s briefing on Friday, Deputy County Manager Tim Kaufman said the infection rate us under 5% for the first time since early October and news case numbers are going down. County Health Officer Garold Minns issued a new COVID-19 health order on Friday that lifts the 12:00 a.m. curfew. Normal hours can resume as of 12:01 a.m. Saturday.
Source: KAKE – News

2021-03-01T07:11:00-06:00February 28, 2021|News|

Derby HOA brings Little Free Library to high traffic area

If use can be found for a Little Free Library in a cow pasture near Mount Sunflower, a mile and a half from the Colorado border, then surely it could benefit the Derby community. At least, that was the thought that crossed the mind of Derby resident Diane Quantic. Quantic lives in the Hamilton Estates development near the intersection of Beau Jardin and James Street. Having known about the idea behind Little Free Libraries – a nonprofit geared to “promote literacy and the love of reading by building free book exchanges worldwide” – Quantic thought Hamilton Estates would be a perfect location given the foot traffic.
Source: Derby Informer | News

2021-03-01T07:12:41-06:00February 28, 2021|News|

‘If you don’t have any sites, you have no projects’: Heermann explains the $1 million land purchase heard around Emporia

The Emporia Gazette received a number of questions after the Emporia City Commission’s split decision to purchase 88 acres of farmland located at 1503 E. Logan Ave. for $1 million, last week. Some residents questioned how the purchase price was reached, while some questioned the need for more land for industrial development. Others wondered why — and how — the deal was pushed through so quickly. We spoke to Kent Heermann, president of the Regional Development Association, to discuss the purchase. Heermann said the purchase is the latest in a long list of examples of the city’s nearly 70-year push for industrial development.
Source: Emporia Gazette

2021-03-01T07:13:08-06:00February 28, 2021|News|

New health order drops curfew in Sedgwick County, bar owners react

Right in time for the weekend, Sedgwick County released a new health order Friday. The biggest change is that it dropped the midnight curfew that has been placed on bars and clubs for many months now. “I was like wow, that’s exactly what we been waiting to hear really for the whole year,” said Mike Mansour, Manager of Heroes Sports Bar and Grill. Mansour said the return of normal hours and staying open until 2 a.m. is when they find their most success, “Those two couple extra hours are gonna make a big difference in our sales.” After nearly a year of restrictions, co-owner of The Stop, Alan Brinkman says this is a needed relief. “It’s huge, our numbers last year were down tremendously — almost 50 percent,” Brinkman said. “Luckily we prepared and had a little cushion, and we’re able to survive — I feel very bad for those that weren’t able to make it.”
Source: KSN-TV

2021-03-01T07:13:48-06:00February 28, 2021|News|

Galena student’s artwork to hang in the United Nations building in New York City

Its always an accomplishment for an artist to be recognized for their work. But when the recognition involves both national and international recognition – well, then you know you’ve got something special. Dakota Bennett, Galena Middle School Student, said, “Like I still wake up and I’m like, ‘I’m thinking this is a dream,’ because this is just crazy.” Dakota Bennett is your typical middle school student, but she’s accomplished something huge. With competition from 600,000 young artists worldwide, she’s one of 23 Merit Winners in the Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest. Now her art is heading to a very special spot in New York City.
Source: KSNF/KODE

2021-03-01T07:13:58-06:00February 28, 2021|News|
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