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Derby launching Third Thursday events starting in August

info2022-07-20T07:42:52-05:00July 19th, 2022|

The city of Derby recently announced it will be launching a new Third Thursday art-focused event series next month. The first installation is scheduled to be held jointly at Warren Riverview Park and the Derby Public Library from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 18. As part of the series, Third Thursday events will feature art exhibits, live music, food trucks and more during the fall (scheduled through October). Seeing the model of Final Friday events in Dodge City and Wichita, Director of Communications Kristy Bansemer noted the city wanted to tailor a similar event that would engage citizens in the city [...]

How to use a roundabout

info2022-07-19T08:39:16-05:00July 19th, 2022|

Roundabouts are a way to keep traffic moving smoothly and quickly instead of traffic lights, which can interrupt the flow of traffic. When approaching a roundabout, slow your speed and look for vehicles coming from your left inside the roundabout. If there are other vehicles circulating in your path or approaching from your left, yield until it is clear for you to enter the roundabout. Source: City of Lenexa

Farm Expo moves to Hutchinson

info2022-07-19T08:37:55-05:00July 19th, 2022|

After 12 years, the Great Bend Farm Ranch and Hemp Expo is no more. The Bird City-based Star Enterprises that owns the show is moving it to Hutchinson, starting next year. Named the Kansas Ag Expo at Hutchinson, it is set for March 30 through April 1, 2023. According to a link to the show on Star Enterprises’ website, “The Kansas Ag Expo 2023 is dubbed as the largest farm event in the United States dedicated to promoting agricultural technology.” “This is bittersweet,” said Tana Dale, who runs Star Enterprises with her husband Darren. “Great Bend has been good to us [...]

Crash topples power poles in Mulvane, cuts some power

info2022-07-19T08:36:48-05:00July 19th, 2022|

Some Mulvane residents and offices have no power Monday after a semi hit a power line. Mulvane Fire Rescue says the driver was making a delivery when the truck caught a line and brought down three high-voltage power distribution transformers. The driver stayed in the vehicle until utility crews arrived to turn off the power. In addition to the broken transformers, four power poles are broken, and some mineral oil is leaking. Flying debris hit a couple of vehicles, and a small fire started. No one was injured. Source: KSN-TV

Introducing kids to Baxter Springs public safety

info2022-07-19T08:42:16-05:00July 19th, 2022|

The Baxter Springs Police Department welcomes the public to an evening meet-and-greet. The event was held Monday (7/18) at the Baxter Springs PD. The department has added several new officers and administration personnel, Giving the public a chance to meet those who serve the Baxter Springs community. Several Kansas agencies were on hand during the event for both kids and adults, including Baxter Springs Fire, Cherokee County EMS and the Kansas Parks and Wildlife. Source: KSNF/KODE

Arma takes delicious trip through the decades

info2022-07-19T08:36:02-05:00July 19th, 2022|

Southeast Kansas got a delicious look through the decades. Today the Miner's Hall Museum held a presentation looking into the early drive-ins and restaurants in Arma. It was part of the ongoing exhibit highlighting Arma's past since it was a coal camp. A panel of storytellers spent time going over these eateries, including Karen Golob Heronemus, who's mother operated the Dari Castle for around two decades. Source: KSNF/KODE

Mayor of Topeka chosen for global leadership initiative

info2022-07-19T08:35:40-05:00July 19th, 2022|

The mayor of Topeka has been selected to participate in a year-long education and professional development program that aims to improve the city's leadership capabilities. Mayor Mike Padilla is one of 40 mayors from around the world chosen to participate in The Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative. The initiative wants to help Padilla and the city of Topeka to foster professional growth, advance innovation and deliver results for residents. The initiative is a collaboration between Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Business School and Bloomberg Philanthropies to equip mayors and senior city officials with the skills needed to tackle complex challenges and improve [...]

Lawrence City Commission to begin discussion of proposal to ban single-use plastic bags

info2022-07-19T08:27:41-05:00July 19th, 2022|

After recently requesting to take up the issue again, city leaders will soon consider whether to pursue an ordinance that would ban single-use plastic bags. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission is scheduled to receive a recently approved recommendation from the city’s Sustainability Advisory Board to ban single-use plastic bags provided at checkout and begin an educational campaign about their environmental impact. Source: LJWorld

Municipal Bond Trends for July 18, 2022

info2022-07-19T08:26:58-05:00July 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.

Army to provide update on remediation of De Soto property that will be site of $4B battery plant

info2022-07-19T08:21:54-05:00July 18th, 2022|

U.S. Army officials will give an update on the cleanup of the former ammunition plant in De Soto that is to be the location of a $4 billion Panasonic battery plant. The Army plans a public hearing on Wednesday to discuss progress on an environmental cleanup of the former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant. The event will provide the public a chance to ask questions about the cleanup and discuss the possibility of forming a Restoration Advisory Board, according to the Johnson County website. The Sunflower plant opened after the attack on Pearl Harbor to provide ammunition to U.S. troops. It quickly [...]

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