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No directly elected mayor for now, Lawrence City Commission decides

info2022-08-17T21:32:03-05:00August 17th, 2022|

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday decided not to put a question on voters’ November ballots asking if they want to directly elect a mayor. The question was about potential changes to the city’s form of government. A task force suggested that rather than the current five commissioners who are elected at large — meaning by voters across the whole city, rather than by districts — the city should have six council members who each represent a district of Lawrence, plus a directly elected mayor. Commissioners decided last week that they did not want to include the question of districts on ballots. Currently, [...]

Dodge City celebrates 150th with plan for the future

info2022-08-18T07:50:31-05:00August 17th, 2022|

On Monday, the day that Dodge City was celebrating its 150th anniversary, city leaders were also looking to the future as the Dodge City Commission unanimously approved the Downtown Streetscape Project. The project's goal is to revitalize the historic downtown area. The $13.9 million effort is expected to start this fall and take about two-and-a-half years to complete. Designers kept in mind that the town has a rich Old West history. The focal point of the project is a western-inspired plaza at Second Avenue and Front Street that will serve as a gathering space. A plaza street with improved traffic control [...]

Douglas County funding could help pave way for improved internet access in rural townships

info2022-08-17T07:17:53-05:00August 17th, 2022|

Douglas County leaders will decide this week whether to contribute toward a local internet provider’s bid at improving broadband internet access in two rural areas of the county. Internet provider Midco is asking the Douglas County Commission to provide $5,000 in support of a grant proposal to the State Office of Broadband Development’s Capital Projects Fund Program. The commission will decide whether to do so at its meeting Wednesday. Source: LJWorld

Lawrence moves forward with survey to ask residents how to handle and pay for sidewalk repairs

info2022-08-17T07:16:36-05:00August 17th, 2022|

City leaders will soon ask residents their opinion about a policy that generally requires property owners to help pay for repairs to sidewalks bordering their homes and businesses unless their income qualifies them for city assistance. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission received information about how other municipalities handle sidewalk repair, expansion of the city’s repair assistance program, and a plan for asking residents for input through a community survey. After discussing the wording of some of the survey questions, commissioners agreed to have the final draft of the survey come back to them as part of [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for August 16, 2022

info2022-08-17T06:56:32-05:00August 17th, 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.

The Pittsburg Aquatic Center goes to the dogs

info2022-08-17T02:04:03-05:00August 17th, 2022|

The Pittsburg Aquatic Center is going to the dogs. The Aquatic Center opened up to canines and their families this evening (8/15). The Pittsburg Parks and Recreation hosts this event every year. It's the last night the pool will be open, before it's all drained tomorrow (8/16). But, before being emptied, nearly fifty dogs of all shapes and sizes enjoyed the last swim of the summer season. "I like them coming down to Parks and Rec. and just enjoying the water with us. You don't get to see a lot of the dogs all together unless your down at Schlanger enjoying [...]

Great Bend sends dog kennel zoning amendment to Planning Commission

info2022-08-17T06:57:02-05:00August 17th, 2022|

A Great Bend couple is hoping Great Bend zoning regulations can be amended and allow them to continue operating a dog boarding kennel in their west Broadway residential neighborhood. This is a possibility after the City Council Monday night voted to initiate a change for consideration by the city’s Planning Commission. Source: Great Bend Tribune

Tabor College receives $90,000 USDA Grant to promote rural entrepreneurship

info2022-08-17T02:00:40-05:00August 17th, 2022|

Tabor College has been selected for a $90,000 Rural Business Development Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The grant, set for Aug. 1, 2022, to July 31, 2023, will provide services to Hillsboro, Marion County, and much of central Kansas for starting and growing businesses. The former Tabor Welcome Center, located on the corner of D and Washington streets, will serve as the program incubator. Staci Janzen, professor of business administration at Tabor, has been named program director. Source: Hillsboro Free Press

After years getting trapped by parked trains and ignored, neighborhood demanding action

info2022-08-17T07:01:28-05:00August 17th, 2022|

After years of being blocked in their homes by trains for hours on end, a small Butler County neighborhood says that no matter what they do or who they call, nothing ever changes. Now, the family is turning to KAKE On Your Side and demanding action. ... So, we decided to call the company ourselves. After confirming we were talking to a BNSF employee, who we won't identify, he said there are "hundreds" of possible reasons this is happening, and says it's a problem everywhere. When we asked if that means there's nothing they can do, the worker said "they can [...]

Opening of route between Newton, Hesston a week away

info2022-08-17T01:56:45-05:00August 17th, 2022|

Motorists will be able to drive Hesston Road (Old 81) between Newton and Hesston as soon as next week. Construction on the stretch of road has kept it closed since March. This week Harvey County stated in a release that the construction will soon be completed by Pearson Construction on that stretch of road. “Shoulder work, permanent striping and permanent signing on that section will begin later this week and is projected to be completed early next week, and upon completion, will reopen Hesston Road in full between the Hesston and Newton city limits,” the release stated. Source: Harvey County Now