info2022-05-27T07:46:50-05:00May 27th, 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.
info2022-05-27T07:27:35-05:00May 26th, 2022|
Municipals continued their rally Thursday with yields falling by another 12 to 15 basis points while U.S. Treasuries were little changed and equities rallied. Secondary trading pushed yields lower again. Certain prints showed bonds trading up by more than 65 basis points from Friday's levels. Source: The Bond Buyer
info2022-05-27T07:28:48-05:00May 26th, 2022|
The City of Garden City is holding public meetings on May 23 and June 3 to allow residents to share opinions prioritize a draft Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Recommendations. Garden City is home to people from all over the world and we can grow our community together. For over a year, our diverse community has been helping create the new Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Plan. During the process, community members have said more housing, safety improvements for walking and bicycling, a continued emphasis on entertainment, recreational amenities along the Arkansas River, and much more are important. They also said Downtown should [...]
info2022-05-26T23:05:50-05:00May 26th, 2022|
Commissioners in Johnson County approved a $1 million loan Thursday to aid in the construction of an affordable housing development in Shawnee. The measure passed 5-2 with Commissioners Charlotte O’Hara and Michael Ashcraft voting against the funding. At last week’s meeting, the Board of County Commissioners was asked to give $1 million in community support funds to help construct the Hedge Lane Apartments in Shawnee. The project is a joint venture between Sunflower Development Group and Consolidated Housing Solutions. Source: KC Star Local News
info2022-05-27T07:44:53-05:00May 26th, 2022|
The track for the Parsons Kiwanis Club’s Pancake Special train arrived in the city last week from Kansas City. City Manager Debbie Lamb told the Sun the track arrived last Wednesday. At this time, city officials aren’t sure when the track will be installed. Parsons city officials announced in February they were hoping to get the track installed this month so the train could run during Katy Days. However, shipping delays occurred, which resulted in the track not getting to Parsons on time. The track was in California during the first part of May and then delivered to Kansas City before [...]
info2022-05-26T22:58:53-05:00May 26th, 2022|
One day in 1973, The Wall Street Journal published a review of Kansas tourist attractions. It was not kind. “Kansas is trying to promote tourism,” the Journal noted, “but it really doesn’t have a heck of a lot to promote.” The column singled out the godfathers of Kansas roadside tourism — the World’s Largest Ball of Twine in Cawker City, the World’s Largest Hand-Dug Well in Greensburg and the folk art town of Lucas — for particular ridicule, with pause breaks in the spots where the Journal expected its audience to chuckle at Kansas’ expense. Source: The Lawrence Times
info2022-05-26T22:57:05-05:00May 26th, 2022|
A group of local people and organizations have collaborated to create a guide to the most accessible routes along the Lawrence Loop. People living with mobility limitations may view nature trails as resources they cannot use as they could be difficult to navigate, said disability activist Dot Nary. “Equal access to recreation is an ongoing issue,” Nary said. “There are already so many barriers to getting physical activity if you have difficulty walking or if you use a wheelchair or walker, so knowing where you can go to enjoy nature, to get some exercise, and not encounter barriers is a huge [...]
info2022-05-26T22:53:44-05:00May 26th, 2022|
More than $7,000,000 in grant money is going towards improving transportation in Kansas. Governor Laura Kelly announced 11 projects benefitting from the cost-share program. In Fort Scott, $949,000 will go towards the installation of sidewalks from 6th Street to Main and down Horton Street towards Fort Scott Community College. It will also help with a road widening and resurfacing project on Horton Street. Source: KSNF/KODE
info2022-05-26T22:51:21-05:00May 26th, 2022|
This summer, "exploration" is the name of the game in Kansas. The "Sunflower Summer" program will make a return. It was started last year by the Kansas State Department of Education, funded by Federal COVID-19 Aid. It's designed to provide students from pre-K to the 12th grade free access to Kansas museums, landmarks, and events across the state. The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes in Fort Scott was part of the inaugural program last summer, and will be again this summer. Source: KSNF/KODE
info2022-05-26T22:49:07-05:00May 26th, 2022|
Governor Laura Kelly's request for a federal disaster declaration in Kansas has been granted by President Joe Biden. The request comes after severe winter storms passed through the state back in late March. Each storm produced sticky wet, heavy snow combined with strong winds of 50 to 70 mph that damaged power poles and power lines, causing power outages. Biden ordered federal assistance to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected. "This federal disaster declaration will enable rural electric cooperatives to access the funding they need to get back on their feet," said Kelly. Source: KSNF/KODE
