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Attend the Kansas Infrastructure Summit – July 13 – 14

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Cities, counties and the private sector are encouraged to attend the Kansas Infrastructure Hub’s Infrastructure Summit July 13 - 14 in Wichita to learn about the many grant opportunities available under BIL, discuss strategies for preparing winning grant applications, and share input on infrastructure priorities in Kansas. Click here to see the Summit agenda. There is no fee to attend, however registration is required and is limited to the first 500 people.

Negative fans contribute to Kansas shortage of officials

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Kurt Loesch and the rest of the officiating crew were walking off the field after a Friday night football game, a hotly contested conference rivalry. A voice from the stands rang out, “I hope you get home safe tonight!" Loesch couldn't tell if it was just a joke or an actual threat but said it — and similar encounters — are becoming more common. This fall, Loesch will mark 26 years as a Kansas State High School Activities Association official. He officiates multiple sports and said fan interaction has gotten worse in recent years. Source: CJonline

Municipal Bond Trends for July 8, 2022

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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.

Hillsboro youth working and playing in the garden

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The Hillsboro Elementary Community Garden Club has been having fun while working hard on cleaning up the garden and harvesting all the growing vegetables. They have been giving away a lot of fresh veggies to community members. “Thank you so much to the City of Hillsboro for helping make the garden club successful,” said President Emerson Corby. Source: Hillsboro Free Press

Grant allows low-income people to get free rides in Harvey County

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People with low incomes can breathe a little easier for a while because they can apply for taxi ride aid through the Harvey County Department on Aging. That’s thanks to a grant from the Newton Community Foundation Impact Fund, according to Lona Kelly, Department on Aging director. The grant is for Newton residents, and to quality, a household of one can have an income of $17,667 at the most each year, while a household of two is allowed an annual income of $23,803. Fees for OT Cab Company increased from $7.50 to $12 in March, according to information discussed at a [...]

Local Law Enforcement to Hold Town Hall on Fentanyl Crisis Thurs. July 14th

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Wichita Police, The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office and Drug Enforcement Administration will be holding a town hall meeting next Thursday, July 14th to discuss the fentanyl crisis in Wichita. The event is free and open to the public. It will begin at 6 p.m. on the 14th on the WSU campus at Beggs Hall’s Rhatigan Student Center (1845 Fairmount St.). There will be a Q&A with speakers from the Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center, Sheriff’s Office, Wichita Public Schools, and DEA among others. Source: 101.3 KFDI

Voter registration resumes for city of Atchison residents

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All citizens residing in Atchison County, including residents of the City of Atchison, may still register to vote in the primary election on August 2, 2022. Registration will close on July 12, 2022. Following guidance from the Kansas Secretary of State, and in accordance with State Law, Atchison County previously closed registrations for residents of the City of Atchison, on account of a special election called by the City for July 14, 2022. Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab, in his capacity as chief state election officer under the National Voter Registration Act, has now recommended that Atchison county allow any [...]

First 50 daily pool passes free every day through July 31 in Holton

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Two local businesses have offered to cover the first 50 admission fees on Wednesdays and Thursdays through the end of July at Holton’s municipal swimming pool in Rafters Park — and that means the first 50 people who come to the pool any day of the week will be admitted free. GNB Holton has offered to cover the first 50 passes to the pool on Wednesdays and Barrow Tooling Systems has announced that it will cover the first 50 passes on Thursdays. With the commitments of those two businesses, the first 50 visitors to the pool on any day of the [...]

With megaprojects on the table, De Soto simplifies zoning rules for battery manufacturers

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With at least one $4 billion megaproject under serious consideration, De Soto has updated its zoning code so manufacturers in some high-tech industries can more easily win approvals for new factories in town. Depending on the area, De Soto's code previously could require a pair of city approvals for prospective builders of electronics, computer product or battery plants — for industrial land rezoning as well as a special use permit allowing that manufacturing onsite. Source: Kansas City Business Journal

City of Girard hosts CDL training

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If you’ve ever wanted to get the training needed to operate a semi-truck, a local town is providing it. The city of Girard, Kansas is offering CDL license training to people who are interested. The city’s CDL instructor, Michael Clark, says there is a theory test you must pass before testing for the CDL license. Source: KOAMKOAM