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Sedgwick County lowers age restrictions on COVID vaccine; appointments open all week

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The Sedgwick County Health Department has opened its COVID-19 vaccination program to anyone 75 or older and is scheduling appointments for walk-in or drive-through vaccines all week, county officials announced Monday afternoon. Sedgwick County is offering first doses of the Pfizer vaccine to anyone in that age group who lives or works in the county. All vaccines by the county health department are by appointment only. To book an appointment, visit sedgwickcounty.org/covid-19/vaccine/schedule/ or call 316-660-1029. Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

Labette County commission sets wind farm meeting

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Labette County commissioners agreed to meet with the public in two weeks to hear concerns about or support for the proposed development of a wind farm in the western half of the county. ... RWE, a German utility company, is exploring the development of a wind farm that would have 50 to 75 turbines generating between 200 and 250 megawatts of power. The turbines could be 500 feet tall at the tip of the blade. RWE is collecting wind and weather information now and this data will help determine turbine location, height and the number of turbines needed. Source: Parsons Sun

As bitter cold approaches, City of Lawrence to open recreation centers as drop-in warming spots

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With bitterly cold weather forecast for this weekend and next week, the City of Lawrence will be opening its recreation centers and other facilities for use as drop-in warming spots. ... The city is funding an overnight cold-weather shelter at local hotels and helping operate a campsite with heated tents in Woody Park, and it stated in a news release Friday that the warming centers would continue the city’s work to provide safety and shelter for all residents. Source: LJWorld.com.

Municipal Bond Trends for February 5, 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.

Johnson County mayors reflect on COVID-19, racial unrest and business development in 2020

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Northeast Johnson County mayors reflected on 2020 — a year notably filled with coronavirus-related challenges — at the 2021 NEJC Chamber State of the Cities luncheon last month. The luncheon itself served as an example of a COVID-19 challenge, as the annual event went virtual with an afternoon Zoom call. While racial unrest, the 2020 election and big city projects were all hot topics, COVID-19 sat atop everyone’s list, including Overland Park Council President Kurt Skoog — who stood in for Mayor Carl Gerlach. Source: Prairie Village Post

City preps next step in privatization of Century II operations

info2021-02-08T07:13:51-06:00February 8th, 2021|

The city of Wichita is taking the next step in a plan to outsource the management of Century II. The Wichita City Council on Tuesday will vote to authorize the release of a request for proposal (RFP) that will be sent to prospective private building management companies later this month. The move to private management has been envisioned as a cost-saving measure, with Robert Layton, city manager, having previously said it would considerably reduce — if not eliminate — the roughly $2.5 million the city spends on the building’s operating costs each year. Source: Wichita Business Journal

First of Johnson County’s big districts to allow all students in classrooms full time

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For the first time this school year, the Olathe school district will allow all students to return to the classroom full time, starting next month. It’s the first of Johnson County’s largest districts to announce that students in middle school and high school will be allowed in classrooms five days a week, just like elementary school students have been doing. The smaller Spring Hill district and De Soto district allowed secondary students to return to full-time, in-person learning on Feb. 1. Source: Joco 913 News

Strong City Opera House awarded $90,000 Heritage Trust Fund grant

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The Strong City Opera House has been awarded a $90,000 Heritage Trust Fund grant by the Kansas Historical Society, Saturday morning. The funds are a much needed boost for the Strong City Preservation Alliance to continue renovations on the historic building located at the corner of 5th and Cottonwood streets. "It's been a very emotional day," said Ross MacTaggart, SCPA member, of the announcement. Source: Emporia Gazette

Emporia area officials committed to hosting 2021 slate of community events

info2021-02-08T07:12:16-06:00February 8th, 2021|

While the pandemic is sure to continue altering plans for months to come, local officials say they’re committed to providing as normal — and as entertaining — of a year as possible moving forward. During a brief joint city/county luncheon Wednesday, officials discussed the general impacts COVID-19 has had on the community thus far, with one of the chief among them being the cancellation of numerous popular local events and celebrations. In speaking on the importance of providing residents something to look forward to, Mayor Rob Gilligan encouraged attendees to do everything in their power to promote a return to normalcy. [...]

New Health Order helps bars and restaurants prepare for BIG GAME

info2021-02-08T07:10:22-06:00February 8th, 2021|

New Sedgwick County Health order started at midnight last night, just in time for local restaurants to prepare for fans to enjoy the big game in person. KSN talked with bar and restaurant staff this weekend who say they're excited for some safe social interaction. Staff at The Rusty Nail and Hurricane Bar and Grill say it's been quite some time since they have been able to host events like these because of the pandemic. So, they are very excited about it. Both locations have sanitized their restaurants several times and say they have enough space for people to watch the [...]

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