info2022-07-11T07:35:56-05:00July 11th, 2022|
A Southeast Kansas community is spending the weekend highlighting the city's history. Frontenac Mining Days has made its return. It's the city's annual homecoming celebration which has been going on since 1986. It took a break for a couple of years before making its return in 2016, and officially adopted the Mining Days name last year. Source: KSNF/KODE
info2022-07-11T00:47:49-05:00July 11th, 2022|
Efforts to build a new splash park in Olpe received a tremendous boost Saturday thanks to the annual Olpe Downhome-Days festival. Activities included breakfast at the Olpe United Methodist Church to begin the day before residents launched into a series of games, activities and competitions. From a 5K run and walk, bike ride, fishing derby, sidewalk chalk decorating, prize drawings and barbecues there was no shortage of activities to take part in. Organizer Jennifer Kimberlin says the Downhome festival elevates the sense of community that Olpe is known for. Source: KVOE Emporia Radio
info2022-07-11T07:32:17-05:00July 11th, 2022|
For several years Sedgwick County has had a higher average suicide rate per 100,000 people than the national average. In 2020 Sedgwick County recorded its highest rate, according to data from Sedgwick County and KU School of Medicine-Wichita. During a year of lockdowns, isolation and closures, there were approximately 20.4 suicides per 100,000 Sedgwick County residents, which equates to 105 individuals. Mental illness was linked to more than half of those 2020 deaths, with 55% of the individuals who died having a known history of mental illness. Source: Wichita Eagle
info2022-07-11T07:32:58-05:00July 11th, 2022|
The Arkansas City Police Department would like to introduce the citizens of Ark City to a new initiative that it is implementing to better serve the most vulnerable members of the community, called Safe Return. This program is already a success in other parts of the country, including the Bedford Police Department in Texas. Safe Return is a community resource program for the members of vulnerable populations who reside within the City of Arkansas City. These community members include children and adults who suffer from Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Autism, Down Syndrome or any other developmental disorder. Source: The Arkansas City Traveler
info2022-07-11T07:34:30-05:00July 11th, 2022|
Looking to address a potential million-dollar budget shortfall, Neosho County Commissioners continued to debate the merits of an across-the-board hiring freeze at Thursday morning’s budget workshop. ...Providing some clarification on the matter, 2nd District Commissioner Nic Galemore indicated that department heads must budget accordingly and have the green light to make hires if the funds are available within their budget. If not, additional employment slots should not be added. Source: The Chanute Tribune
info2022-07-11T07:34:49-05:00July 11th, 2022|
A Johnson County man has tested "presumptive positive" for monkeypox, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The KDHE said this is the first presumptive positive case in Kansas. Health officials said the man recently traveled out of state. The KDHE said he is working with health officials to identify any recent contacts who might have been exposed. "The risk of monkeypox spreading in Kansas remains low,” Janet Stanek, secretary of KDHE, said. “If you are experiencing symptoms of monkeypox illness, it's important to stay home and contact your health care provider as soon as possible to avoid spreading [...]
info2022-07-08T13:05:36-05:00July 8th, 2022|
When an interlocal agreement governing the operation and management of a fire district is terminated by one of the parties under the terms of the agreement, and the district's assets are allocated under those terms, the fire district itself is not altered or dissolved as a legal entity. Provisions in such interlocal agreements permitting termination and asset allocation after sufficient notice are not void for violating public policy. Read the full Kansas Supreme Court opinion.
info2022-07-08T09:39:52-05:00July 8th, 2022|
The latest force to add an EV to its fleet was Leawood Police Department, Kansas. The PD added a Tesla Model Y Long Range to its patrol division. Leawood PD had been exploring the possibility of adding an EV to its lineup for over a year before finally deciding the Model Y was its best option. The primary reason for the decision to go electric was running costs. At current gas prices, a Ford Explorer would cost in excess of $6,000 a year to run. Meanwhile, a Model Y would set the PD back around $700 provided the majority of charging [...]
info2022-07-08T08:03:18-05:00July 8th, 2022|
The federal government has offered up $1.2 trillion for infrastructure spending, and entities across the country — including in the Kansas City area — are excited for the potential. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), signed in November, targets critical infrastructure — the types of projects that meaningfully affect people’s everyday lives, spanning transportation, power, water, broadband internet access and more. Kansas and Missouri are slated for more than $12 billion over the next five years. However, reaping true, long-lasting benefits from those funds will require cooperation across geographic and political boundaries and across the public and private sectors, plus [...]
info2022-07-08T07:34:49-05:00July 8th, 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.
