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Wichita mayor pleased with decision on county health order, businesses now dealing with change

info2020-07-27T08:15:28-05:00July 27th, 2020|

The Mayor of Wichita is pleased with the new changes made to the Sedgwick County Emergency Health Order. He says he hopes the city can find a balance between supporting business owners and also slowing the spread of the Coronavirus. “You really make your money on entertainment more than the food side,” said Mike Mansor, Owner and General Manager of Hereos Bar and Grill. Mansor believes that will be harder to do now that county isn’t allowing venues like his to stay open past midnight. (Read more: KSN-TV)

No masks, just questions, in 2 Kansas counties with no cases

info2020-07-26T11:09:07-05:00July 24th, 2020|

Some businesses in two western Kansas counties that have yet to report a single positive coronavirus case aren’t requiring customers to wear face masks — but they are asking whether they have traveled outside the county. Business owners in Rawlins and Wallace counties say they agree with local officials' decisions to opt out of an order from Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly requiring people to wear masks in public. In Wallace County, which borders Colorado, one restaurant posted on social media a graphic of a crossed out man with a face mask. Read more: Yahoo News.

56 Kansas Cities and Counties to Receive CDBG Grants to Support Coronavirus Response

info2020-07-24T08:52:49-05:00July 24th, 2020|

Governor Laura Kelly announced [yesterday] a second round of Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Response Supplement (CDBG-CV) funds to 56 Kansas communities. A total of more than $7.2 million is being disbursed to assist communities affected by the pandemic and its economic effects. “I’m pleased to announce this additional round of resources for our communities,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “This is vital assistance that will strengthen local economies, improve the lives of Kansas residents, and keep our economy open for business.” These grants are available in two categories: Economic Development and Meal Programs. Economic Development grants provide communities with funding to [...]

Rural Hospitals Hang on as Pandemic Reaches Smaller Communities

info2020-07-24T08:50:02-05:00July 24th, 2020|

As the COVID-19 pandemic battered large, metropolitan areas this spring, rural hospitals prepared to be next on the frontlines. But in order to ready their facilities for a potential surge in patients, those small hospitals had to forgo many of their most profitable operations. Months later, a few rural hospitals are fighting outbreaks. But others have empty beds, further threatening their viability in an era of shrinking health care options for people living in rural communities. (Read more: Stateline)

Discover the hidden treasures in Finney County

info2020-07-24T08:48:48-05:00July 24th, 2020|

When thinking of exciting things to do across the state, many may not turn to southwest Kansas, but Destination Kansas has found a few hidden treasures that are sure to keep you and your family entertained. What do you think of when you drive through southwest Kansas? Do you think of a giraffe, a waterslide, or how about a nursery full of unique plants and trees? No? Well, southwest Kansas is far from boring and Finney County wants to prove it. (Read more: KSN-TV)

Dodge City Days will stampede on

info2020-07-24T08:48:07-05:00July 24th, 2020|

Dodge City Days is an annual festival that brings thousands of tourists to western Kansas, but due to COVID-19, it looks a bit different this year. Sixty years of bull riding, street dances, and cowboy hats. What is normally a two-week period packed full of events, is now limited due to safety concerns surrounding the pandemic. Dodge City Days has been scaled back. (Read more: KSN-TV)

It’s not open yet, but new JoCo Courthouse already installing new public art

info2020-07-24T08:47:33-05:00July 24th, 2020|

The new Johnson County courthouse isn’t expected to open until early next year, but installation already has begun on the public art to be displayed there. The work is “Open Prairie,” by Benjamin Ball with Ball-Nogues Studio in Los Angeles. His work was chosen from among 130 submissions. He’s using enamel paint plus more than 20,000 segments of stainless-steel ball chain to create an array of color above the courthouse entryway. “While the county and artists have partnered on several public art installations in Johnson County government buildings, this project is unique,” Dan Wehmueller, project manager for the new courthouse, said [...]

Disc golf course coming to Ark City

info2020-07-24T08:46:21-05:00July 24th, 2020|

Watch out for flying saucers — Frisbee golf is coming to Arkansas City. The city commission unanimously passed a recommendation Tuesday to allow the Walnut Valley Disc Golf Association to establish a course at the Robert Cox Memorial Park. Club member Arty Hicks, an avid disc golfer, told the commission that the sport has rapidly increased in popularity over the past few years. He said a disc golf league plays each Thursday evening and will typically see eight to 20 participants. (Read more: Cowley CourierTraveler)

Municipal Bond Trends for July 23, 2020

info2020-07-24T08:43:48-05:00July 24th, 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.

Minibikes and motocross add to Inman economy

info2020-07-24T08:43:09-05:00July 24th, 2020|

The Inman Motocross Track will be roaring to life Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8 and 9, with one of the first races of the year. The KMCS Race will feature a variety of classes and dozens of riders. “We have some 80-foot jumps ..." (Read more: McPherson Weekly News » Feed)

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