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Shawnee County districts finalize school reopening plans

info2020-07-29T07:16:41-05:00July 28th, 2020|

After numerous committee meetings, board of education discussions and communications from parents, staff and the community, the five Shawnee County school districts have settled on plans for starting the 2020-2021 school year. Their overall frameworks are similar, divided into three components consisting of on-site learning, remote virtual learning and a hybrid of on-site and remote learning. Each district chose one of the three based on what they felt was safest and best for their students and parents. Most went with a hybrid learning model, which will allow for 50% of the students to be in the classroom for two days each [...]

Ask now for local slice of $5.7M virus aid

info2020-07-29T07:17:24-05:00July 28th, 2020|

The Ellis County committee handing out $5.74 million in federal COVID-19 aid to Ellis County wants applications now. Anyone getting the aid, which is being passed down to the county through the state of Kansas, must spend it before Dec. 30. Any money not spent goes back to the state. Local applications for reimbursement of COVID-19 expenses, or for direct aid for COVID-19, are due by noon Monday, Aug. 3. “I really hope we get a lot of applications,” said J.D. Cox, Ellis County administrator, who assembled and leads the committee. “It just worries me that we would have money that [...]

KDHE amends travel quarantine list

info2020-07-29T07:15:32-05:00July 28th, 2020|

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has amended its travel quarantine list. Florida as well as those countries with a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice with restrictions remain, but Arizona, Bahrain and French Guiana are removed effective today. Those traveling internationally are subject to CDC re-entry guidance and protocols. This list is effective for all persons returning to or entering Kansas on the effective dates. The state will review/update this list every two weeks. A comprehensive list of those individuals needing to quarantine for 14 days includes visitors and Kansans who have traveled to: Florida on or after [...]

24 Sedgwick Co. inmates test positive for COVID-19

info2020-07-29T07:16:02-05:00July 28th, 2020|

The Sedgwick County Detention Facility confirmed Tuesday that 22 inmates tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number to 24. This comes after the detention facility confirmed two cases last week and said it would test inmates and staff who were possibly exposed. Sheriff Jeff Easter said in a press release that 27 inmates are still quarantined under Kansas Department of Health and Environment guidelines. The 27 inmates have either tested negative or results are pending. (Read more: KAKE - News)

Winfield approved food truck regulations

info2020-07-28T08:19:55-05:00July 28th, 2020|

Winfield City Commissioners approved regulations specifically for food trucks during their meeting last week. The new regulations establish a mobile food vending license with its own fee structure. License fees are $25 for one week, $50 for one month, $200 for six months and $400 for an annual license, according to a copy of the ordinance. Previously, food truck owners could only obtain a peddler’s permit, which is good for five days before it must be renewed. Food truck owners have told city officials in the past that this is impractical. (Read more: The Arkansas City Traveler)

Roeland Park to consider additional language clarifying permissibility of fire pits

info2020-07-28T08:19:34-05:00July 28th, 2020|

The Roeland Park City Council last week agreed to consider additional language to its existing city code clarifying that fire pits are allowed. After being asked to review and present the city’s current language, city staff conducted a survey of the following nine Johnson County cities and found six cities include firepit specific language in their city codes. City staff also checked in with the county fire marshall and determined all cities have adopted the county fire code in which recreational burning of firepits are permitted. (Read more: Prairie Village Post)

KSHSAA will allow students who choose remote learning to participate in sports

info2020-07-28T08:19:12-05:00July 28th, 2020|

The Kansas State High School Activities Association’s board last week approved a policy change that will allow students who choose to receive all of their instruction remotely for the fall semester to participate in sports and other activities. Standing policy prior to the board’s adoption of the change required that students be physically in class at least one day per week to participate in sports and other KSHSAA activities. With the likelihood that many students who would like to participate in sports and other activities may choose remote learning for the fall semester on account of the pandemic, KSHSAA deemed it [...]

Gov. Laura Kelly to consider returning to Phase 2 of reopening

info2020-07-28T08:18:33-05:00July 28th, 2020|

If current Kansas COVID-19 trends continue, Gov. Laura Kelly would consider moving the state back to Phase 2 of reopening. Kelly announced the possibility of taking a step back in the "Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas" during a news conference Monday afternoon at the state Capitol. Kelly said she plans to keep an eye on the numbers this week and will make a determination early next week about whether to issue an executive order that would again limit mass gatherings to no more than 15 people and close most entertainment venues, swimming pools, and bars and nightclubs. (Read more: [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for July 27, 2020

info2020-07-28T08:14:32-05:00July 28th, 2020|

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.

Lawrence participating in study to test sewage for prevalence of coronavirus infections

info2020-07-28T08:23:02-05:00July 28th, 2020|

The City of Lawrence will be taking part in a study that tests sewage as a way of tracking coronavirus infections. As part of a study contracted through the University of Kansas School of Engineering, the city has been taking weekly sewage samples at both wastewater treatment plants to test for components of the virus that are shed in excrement, according to a city news release. The city has partnered with Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to share data and collaborate on the study. Read more: LJWorld.com.

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