info2022-08-22T07:17:04-05:00August 22nd, 2022|
A typical Reno County home listed for $125,000 in July, down 5.7% from the previous month's $132,500, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. The median list home price in July was down about 10.7% from July 2021. Reno County's median home was 1,666 square feet for a listed price of $81 per square foot. Source: Hutch News
info2022-08-22T07:14:49-05:00August 22nd, 2022|
Topeka Deputy Mayor Spencer Duncan's mother, Kathleen Duncan, questions his assertion that the city should do away with its residency rule requiring city employees to live in Shawnee County, he acknowledged at Tuesday evening's city council meeting. Spencer Duncan wants to repeal that requirement, but input from his mother has left him willing to "look at every variable" as the city considers how to go about doing that, he said. So when fellow Councilman Neil Dobler suggested making the requirement's proposed repeal temporary, Spencer Duncan said he'd be willing to arrange for the repeal to expire on Dec. 31, 2027, unless [...]
info2022-08-22T07:09:11-05:00August 21st, 2022|
Leawood’s dangerous animal ordinance banning pit bulls went into effect in 2003 and is the last of its kind in Johnson County. As the Leawood City Council looks into asking for the community’s input on it, here’s where the ordinance stands now and how enforcement looks. What is the rule exactly? Leawood’s city code currently prohibits ownership of “dangerous animals”, which includes pit bulls. The ban specifically names Staffordshire bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers and American pit bull terriers — or any dog that has the appearance and characteristics of being predominantly of those breeds. How is the pit bull ban [...]
info2022-08-22T07:09:54-05:00August 21st, 2022|
Wichita Transit is reporting around 850 rides a day in the past week with public school students using the bus system to get to class. Senior Communications Specialist Nate Hinkel said there were 70 students per day using a summer free ride program to get to jobs and activities. He said the bus system is providing direct access to most of the middle schools and high schools. He said buses are full during the mornings and afternoons, and additional buses are being added to provide more capacity. He said during the spring, the system averaged 23,000 student rides per month. Hinkel said [...]
info2022-08-21T23:06:44-05:00August 21st, 2022|
Lyon County has hired a public relations manager — tapping Lyon County native Vici Smith for the position. Smith has extensive experience working with the county as the office manager and administrative legal assistant for the Lyon County Court Trustee and Assistant County Counselor’s offices, a role she has held since 2004. She also worked as one of two public information officers. Smith said her experience with the county is likely what helped narrow down what she described as a pool of “really good” candidates. Source: Emporia Gazette
info2022-08-22T07:11:42-05:00August 21st, 2022|
On Tuesday, August 23rd Bourbon County Regional Economic Development, Inc will bring Bourbon County Commissioners, city commissioners from Fort Scott, Uniontown, Bronson, Mapleton, Fulton, and Redfield, as well as Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce board members, the Good Neighbor Action Team (GNAT), Healthy Bourbon County Action Team (HBCAT) board members, USD 234 and USD 235 board members, and the Fort Scott Community College board together to discuss a unified vision and how to grow Bourbon County together. Source: Fort Scott Biz
info2022-08-22T07:12:05-05:00August 21st, 2022|
The City of Manhattan Parks and Rec Department hosted Pet Poolooza at City Water Park today, and it was well attended. K-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine brought their Wellness on Wheels vehicle and administered rabies vaccines. Enzo didn’t even flinch when he got his shot; he just enjoyed the attention he got from the medical staff. Manhattan’s Bluemont Church had a tent with members from their congregation passing out milkbones, and visiting with the community. St. George residents Jesse Brinson, and daughter Ayanna helped. Ayanna shared what she liked about volunteering at the event. Source: 1350 KMAN
info2022-08-22T07:13:21-05:00August 21st, 2022|
On Saturday, Aug. 27, the Seneca Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a 100th birthday celebration for their 1922 Model K Baby Stutz Fire Engine. The Stutz, as it is commonly called in Seneca, was purchased in March 1922 by the City of Seneca and has been owned by the city ever since. The Stutz Motor Company produced 23 Model K fire engines between 1922 and 1928, and to the knowledge of the Seneca Volunteer Fire Department, Seneca’s Stutz is one of two left in existence. Restored once before in time for the 1976 bicentennial, the Stutz is once again in [...]
info2022-08-21T22:54:22-05:00August 21st, 2022|
A new federal grant could go a long way toward completing the Flint Hills Trail. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, announced Friday that the U.S. Department of Transportation will provide $24.8 million to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. The money will be used for about 40 miles of the 118-mile trail, which goes through northern Lyon County on its way from Herington to Osawatomie. The KDWP website suggests the area to be improved will be west of Council Grove. The grant will be used for everything from bridges and fences to pipes and drainage improvements. Source: The Chanute Tribune
info2022-08-21T20:40:08-05:00August 19th, 2022|
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.
