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New orders regulate restaurants, bars, and nightclubs starting this Thursday

info2020-07-10T08:02:53-05:00July 9th, 2020|

An Emergency Order of Local Health Officer has been issued for Topeka and Shawnee County beginning Thursday, July 9 at 12:01 a.m. This proactive public health order is issued to minimize the impact of COVID-19 on the Shawnee County community. A sharp increase in cases has been identified and linked back to bar establishments. Shawnee County Health Officer, Dr. Pezzino consulted with some local owners and operators of bars and restaurants in Shawnee County over the past week to discuss potential changes and how to minimize their impact while preserving the public health goals. (Read more: WIBW News Now)

City of Lawrence agrees to purchase house found to have century-old city tunnel underneath

info2020-07-10T08:06:34-05:00July 9th, 2020|

The City of Lawrence has agreed to purchase the house of a couple who sued the city after discovering a century-old tunnel directly under their home. Sarah Merriman and Donna Geisler bought their house at 812 Ohio St. in 2017 with plans to demolish the ranch home on the property and build a bungalow with a basement. Those plans were disrupted when it was discovered that a city drainage tunnel ran corner to corner under the home, at a depth of only a few feet, even though no easement was recorded with the city. Read more: LJWorld.com.

A little bit of heavenly goods in Haven

info2020-07-09T08:06:16-05:00July 9th, 2020|

The small community of Haven decided to open up a farmers market twice a month. After mulling over the idea for years, the Chamber of Commerce thought this year was the time to act. The market opened on Tuesday and it went well. An estimated 100 shoppers showed up and bought vegetables, baked goods, ice cream and soap from 12 vendors. The farmers market will take place from 5-7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. “We’re trying to grow this organically,” said Shannin Rettig, secretary at the chamber. “Eighty-five percent of the vendors are from Haven.” (Read [...]

Hesston grocery store task force in early talks with potential store owner

info2020-07-09T08:05:14-05:00July 9th, 2020|

Although they didn’t meet as much during the stay at home time of COVID-19, the grocery store task force continues to work to actively bring a grocer back to the Hesston community. In fact, last week they met with a potential owner/operator for a grocery store in Hesston. Chamber of Commerce Director Megan Smith, who sits on the task force, said that the potential store owner is local to Kansas and is a pre-existing owner/operator considering the possibility of expanding to Hesston. “We had a very positive conversation, both, I believe, from our perspective and from their perspective,” Smith said. “We’re [...]

With 4 city employees testing positive for COVID-19, Mission council discusses particulars of mask rules, quarantines

info2020-07-09T08:02:47-05:00July 9th, 2020|

The Mission City Council Monday evening discussed Gov. Laura Kelly’s statewide mask mandate and concerns with exceptions in light of news that four city staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 to date — though not all of the cases came at the same time. Although Mission is adhering to the statewide mandate, the city council briefly discussed enforcement and current procedures when staff members test positive for coronavirus. As positive cases are identified, other staff members who may have been in close contact with that person are taking precautionary measures and self-quarantining for 14 days, City Administrator Laura Smith said. [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for July 8, 2020

info2020-07-09T07:58:46-05:00July 9th, 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.

Keeping Pittsburg beautiful one project at a time

info2020-07-09T08:10:44-05:00July 9th, 2020|

In 1998, a small group of citizens got together to discuss how they could help beautify the city, and make Pittsburg a place prospective residents and visitors would like to live. These early members formed the “Mayor’s Beautification Committee” later to be renamed “Pittsburg Beautiful.” For 22 years, this group of around 15 community members has organized, funded, and implemented multiple projects to enhance city parks and landmarks. Their numbers may be small but their influence has been significant. Pittsburg Beautiful, working hand in hand with parks and recreation staff, is responsible for maintaining a number of green spaces in the [...]

Sedgwick County will now require face masks in public

info2020-07-09T07:55:05-05:00July 8th, 2020|

Sedgwick County's health officer has signed an emergency public health order requiring most residents to wear face coverings in public beginning Friday. Health Officer Dr. Garold Minns announced the order during Wednesday's County Commission meeting. The order begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 10 and will be in place until at least midnight on Sunday, August 9. Masks will be required in the following situations: Indoor and outdoor public spaces where social distancing of six feet is not possible, while in line waiting to enter indoor public spaces, obtaining services from the heath care sector, waiting for or using any public [...]

Gov. Kelly to meet with Department of Education on schools opening next month

info2020-07-09T07:55:19-05:00July 8th, 2020|

With the 2020 school year only about a month away, there's still a lot of uncertainty on what it will look like, or if kids will even be in school. As Governor Laura Kelly prepares for a meeting with the State Department of Education Wednesday, there's pressure from the White House as President Trump said he wants governors to open schools. Crystal Chambers' daughter will be a freshman in high school, and Mariama Payne has a kindergartner. They think it's too soon to let their kids go to class. "I don't think it's gonna go over good. I don't want to [...]

Kansas reporting 717 more confirmed cases of COVID-19

info2020-07-09T07:55:34-05:00July 8th, 2020|

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is reporting 717 more confirmed coronavirus cases since Monday, an increase that brings the total to at least 17,618 cases. The department on Wednesday also reported 282 COVID-19 deaths, up two since Monday. Health and environment Secretary Lee Norman announced on Tuesday that Kansas is among the top 14 states in the country for the most rapid spread of the coronavirus, and in the top 14 states for having the least restrictions on activities. The number of infections is thought to be far higher because many people who have the virus have not been [...]

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