Motorists will soon need to start slowing down on neighborhood streets. The city is set to begin installing 25 mph speed limit signs on all neighborhood streets throughout the city this month, a process that will continue through mid-February until all 1,000 signs are installed, according to a city news release. The city has created a map that shows which streets will be decreasing from 30 to 25 mph, and it is available on the city’s website, Lawrenceks.org. Collector and arterial streets are not affected by the change, including 23rd Street, Sixth Street, 15th Street, 19th Street, Ninth Street west of Connecticut Street, Barker Avenue north of 23rd Street, Kasold Drive, and Wakarusa Drive, among others, according to the map.
Source: LJWorld.com.

After working for Douglas County for 30 years, a longtime official is ready to step away from the job. Kay Pesnell, who has worked for Douglas County’s Register of Deeds Office since 1990, will retire from the office’s top position at the end of the month. She has led the office for 18 years and was elected to the position by county voters four times. “It’s an honor and a privilege to be able to work for the constituents,” Pesnell told the Journal-World recently. “I really thank them for voting for me each time and keeping me in office. I feel like you are answering to all of the citizens of Douglas County.”
Source: LJWorld.com.

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.8 earthquake in Wichita. The earthquake shook the city just after 5 a.m. Wednesday morning. This earthquake is considered to be the largest in five years in the city. The Kansas Geological Survey said they’re recording Wednesday morning’s earthquake as a Magnitude 3.9.
Source: KWCH; USGS; KGS.

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.