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Atchison City Hall to reopen

info2021-02-04T07:21:23-06:00February 3rd, 2021|

With COVID numbers trending in a slightly better direction and vaccinations now occurring, Atchison City Hall will be reopened to the public, but just for access to the customer service and police records windows. The building doors will be unlocked during normal business hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m.) beginning on Monday, Feb. 8. Even with the doors open, if residents or visitors need access to any other departments or offices, those will be done by appointment only. Source: Atchison Globe Now

Governor reports progress in COVID-19 vaccine efforts

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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly said Wednesday the state has vaccinated 198,350 residents for COVID-19, and that represents almost seven percent of the state’s population. At her weekly news conference at the Statehouse, the governor said the state is expecting to get 18,525 first doses of the Pfizer vaccine next week, along with 18,525 second doses. Moderna is planning to provide 25,700 first doses and 17,800 booster doses. She said that adds up to 80,550 doses of COVID-19 vaccines, compared to the 45,000 doses that the state was getting a couple of weeks ago. Source: Country 101.3 KFDI

Emporia moves forward with pickleball court project, Flint Hills Crossing CID

info2021-02-04T07:22:34-06:00February 3rd, 2021|

After reviewing information on the project last week, city commissioners officially approved Wednesday a memorandum of understanding with the Emporia Country Club allowing the construction of a public pickleball facility on the premises. The six-court facility (which will be considered a city park upon completion) will be on the current site of the country club’s unutilized tennis courts, directly adjacent to its parking lot. Additional ingress and egress easements have been approved by the ECC as part of the agreement, giving the city additional access (and maintenance obligations) for nearby sidewalks and one or more ECC parking stalls for public use. [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for February 2, 2021

info2021-02-03T08:15:13-06:00February 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.

Johnson County city could ban people from some medians. Would it push out panhandlers?

info2021-02-03T08:02:37-06:00February 2nd, 2021|

Merriam officials could ban pedestrians and panhandlers from medians at the city’s busiest intersections, citing safety concerns. The City Council is considering an ordinance that would prohibit pedestrians from standing or sitting on medians at nine high-traffic intersections, other than to legally cross the street. Police Chief Darren McLaughlin said the city has noticed more people and groups standing or collecting money at the intersections — where more than half of the city’s crashes occur each year. McLaughlin said the law aims to cut down on car crashes and generally ensure the safety of pedestrians and motorists. Source: Joco 913 News

No longer ‘critical’: Wichita hospital status upgraded as COVID patient count drops

info2021-02-03T08:02:46-06:00February 2nd, 2021|

The coronavirus pandemic status is no longer “critical” at Wichita’s two major hospitals as the number of COVID-19 patients has dropped to its lowest level in three months. The Sedgwick County Health Department on Monday changed its area hospital assessment status to “cautious.” It had previously been listed as “critical” since early November, when intensive care units became filled to capacity and hospitals were forced into contingency operations. County officials have not defined either “critical” or “cautious,” so it is unclear exactly what led the status to be upgraded. Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

Sedgwick County relaxing COVID-19 rules on restaurants, bars, stores and sports events

info2021-02-03T08:02:58-06:00February 2nd, 2021|

In a sign that things are getting better on the COVID front, Sedgwick County’s health officer is relaxing restrictions on bars and restaurants, stores, mass gatherings and sports. Dr. Garold Minns and County Counselor Mike Pepoon announced several changes to the county’s anti-COVID orders Tuesday, including: Relaxing the curfew on bars and restaurants from the current 11 p.m. closing time to midnight. Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

Sedgwick County Zoo completes its largest capital fundraising campaign

info2021-02-03T08:03:19-06:00February 2nd, 2021|

Sedgwick County Zoo officials said Tuesday it had completed its $15.1 million capital campaign that will pay for a new entryway and a new leopard exhibit. "All sectors of our community really came through for this effort," said Sheryl Wohlford, chairperson of the Zoological Society board. "Trying to raise funds during a global pandemic was certainly a daunting challenge. But this community loves the zoo and values the impact it has on our region and the mission it upholds. We are most grateful." It was the largest capital campaign in the zoo's 50-year history. Source: Wichita Business Journal

Pottawatomie County continues to see housing boom, rise in non-subdivision construction

info2021-02-03T08:03:41-06:00February 2nd, 2021|

It’s no secret that housing continues to boom in Pottawatomie County. New home builds in 2020 were relatively on pace with previous years, according to Planning and Zoning Administrator Stephan Metzger, with an uptick particularly in non-subdivision home construction. In 2020, 46 houses were built outside of subdivisions in the county, the highest total since at least 2000. Metzger says as urban sprawl continues, it’s important the county keep an eye out if it’s something they want to control. Source: 1350 KMAN

New city manager Jeremy Frazier sees opportunities for Fort Scott

info2021-02-03T08:13:43-06:00February 2nd, 2021|

Jeremy Frazier moved into city hall Monday as Fort Scott’s new city manager. Frazier makes his way to Fort Scott from Oklahoma, where he has lived most of his life, except for a few “short stints” in Maryland. ... He graduated from high school in a town similar to Fort Scott. "Fort Scott actually has more going for it,'' Frazier said. "In fact, a lot more going for it." ... "I think Fort Scott residents probably underestimate the amount of chances they have in their community," Frazier said. "I say that from my personal experience. I'm excited to see all the [...]

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