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Reno County Planning Commission loosens regs on commercial wind in latest draft

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The Reno County Planning Commission made more changes this week to proposed zoning regulations for commercial wind developments. While the new draft creates greater minimum distances that turbines must be from a home, they loosen restrictions on noise and shadow flicker that may be generated by the machines. The changes did not sit well with a group of residents who opposed the Pretty Prairie Wind development and have sought much stricter zoning regulations. Source: Local - The Hutchinson News

After years of dispute, OP committee recommends removing — and not replacing Westlinks golf course fence

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The long-running dispute over the wrought iron Westlinks golf course fence may end with no fence at all, much to the chagrin of Overland Park neighbors whose homes abut the course. The city council’s Community Development Committee took up the controversy — which has been brewing since 2013 – once again Wednesday night and ended with a recommendation that the fence be torn out. Neighbors have been pushing to have the deteriorating fence replaced with a similar-looking, 5-foot black powder-coated steel fence. They have said that type of fence would maintain their property value and the looks of the course. Source: Prairie Village Post

Gov. Kelly awards Yoder Meats, other Kansas businesses through grant program

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Gov. Laura Kelly announced more than $9 million in grants for projects to strengthen the state’s food supply system. Kelly, along with Kansas Department of Agriculture Secretary Mike Beam and Kansas Department of Commerce Secretary David Toland visited Yoder Meats in Yoder on Oct. 14 to make the announcement. Yoder Meats is one of 183 Kansas agriculture and food-related businesses in more than 70 counties that was awarded grants as part of the Securing Local Food Systems. Source: Community - Cherokee County News Advocate

Olathe school board votes to let students in ‘high-risk’ activities return to in-person class

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Olathe will allow students in "high-risk activities" back into the classroom next week. The school board had a special meeting Wednesday morning where members voted to let students in activities like football go to in-person classes when the district starts its hybrid schedule Monday. The district had originally opted to require students in high-risk activities to attend classes online for the entire season. But after the Johnson County health department changed its gating criteria on high-risk activities, Olathe updated its decision to reflect that. Source: fox4kc.com | FOX 4 - WDAF

Renovations to rural rail service estimated to take nearly 10,000 semis off the roadways

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A new Kansas Department of Transportation Short Line Rail Fund program will be bringing much-needed upgrades to rail systems across the state. The project is part of Governor Kelly’s IKE Program and will fund five million dollars annually for three years toward improving railway grain transportation. There are a total of 13 renovations taking place on three short-line railway systems across the state aiming to improve and build nearly 15 miles of track. Four of the projects will be focused on improvements to short-line rails, and the other nine projects will bring repairs to grain elevators. Source: KSN-TV

Municipal Bond Trends for October 14, 2020

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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.

NCAA announces March Madness tournament is returning to Wichita for a third time

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March Madness will be returning to Wichita for a third time. The NCAA announced its future host site selections for the men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday and Wichita’s Intrust Bank Arena was selected to host the first and second rounds in 2025. Wichita previously hosted the first and second rounds of the men’s NCAA Tournament in 2018 and is scheduled to once again this coming spring on March 19 and 21, 2021. Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

LaHarpe digs new pump track

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The first of a number of community projects kicked off over the weekend, with a team of volunteers gathering to help build a new pump track for bicycling enthusiasts. The group worked at the LaHarpe City Park Saturday and Sunday to mold an elaborate series of berms, rollers and tabletop fixtures, all made out of dirt. By Sunday afternoon, the entire track was laid, with most of the remaining work centered on contouring and compacting the dirt. Source: The Iola Register

The 2020 census count comes to an end Thursday. Here’s how that will affect Kansas and its cities.

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After many challenges imposed this year by the coronavirus pandemic and innumerable twists from the White House, the 2020 census will come to an end Thursday night following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling Tuesday. The Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration could halt the 2020 census count ahead of schedule. People can fill out the census until 11:59 p.m. Oct. 15 by visiting 2020census.gov or responding via mail. Source: Local News | Topeka Capital-Journal

Traveling exhibit highlights rural America

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The 5.4.7 Arts Center in Greensburg is ready to welcome a new exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution titled “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” thanks to work put in by Ann Dixon and Humanities Kansas. “The 5.4.7 Arts Center is blessed to be selected to host the Smithsonian exhibit ‘Crossroads: Change in Rural America,’ ” said director Ann Dixon. “This county has seen significant change over the past 13 years and we have all learned to envision for the future, engage everyone in planning for the future, and endeavor together to build sustainable rural communities.” The exhibit arrived Tuesday and will celebrate [...]

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