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After 30 years with sheriff’s office, retired lieutenant reflects on law enforcement, diversity and recruiting young people to the profession

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As Lt. Clark Rials enjoys his retirement, he has no regrets about staying close to home. “I had an offer from the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department, and back then I wanted to be a patrol officer,” says Rials, a recently retired Douglas County sheriff’s deputy, as he thinks back to the start of his career. “I wanted to get out and be a deputy, carry the gun, drive the fast cars and all that good stuff.” It has been 25 years since Rials turned down that offer. He is now celebrating — and relaxing — after 30 years working with [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for May 16, 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.

Governor Laura Kelly Announces Tourism Attraction Development Grant Recipients

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Governor Laura Kelly announced today the 11 recipients of the Kansas Tourism Attraction Development Grants. The grants were presented by Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland on Friday, May 13, at an event at the Colby Events Center. “Tourism is the welcoming committee for new residents and businesses in our state,” said Governor Laura Kelly. “By continuing to develop vibrant travel destinations across Kansas, we are opening the door to more revenue and new economic growth in communities of all sizes.” The Attraction Development Grant Program is administered by Kansas Tourism, a division of the Kansas Department of Commerce. The [...]

City, State, and County Organization Leaders Celebrate Historic Infrastructure Investments Heading to Communities

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On Monday, May 16, leaders from the nation’s leading city, county, and state organizations kicked off Infrastructure Week (May 16-20) by sharing how game-changing federal investments in infrastructure are benefiting communities across the country. Local leaders know the needs of their communities better than anyone and are ready to invest in infrastructure that makes a difference at home. Six months after the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), officials at the state and local level are celebrating this historic investment and sharing the local perspective on infrastructure funding. IIJA includes [...]

Emporia dedicates pickleball courts

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The city of Emporia officially dedicated its newest park and pickleball courts, Sunday afternoon. Reeble Park, located just west of Emporia Country Club, is named for Barney and Jane Reeble and features six pickleball courts. Mayor Becky Smith credited the Reeble Foundation for its “fundamental” contribution, making the park a reality. The pickleball courts cost around $300,000, with $60,000 of that coming from private donors, like the Reeble Foundation. “Pickleball is the next step in making us a regional destination,” she said. “The active pickleball community is what makes this worth it.” Source: Emporia Gazette

STAR bond final phase project gets Derby approval

info2022-05-17T07:17:38-05:00May 17th, 2022|

It’s official. Beach season will be coming to Derby, as the City Council voted unanimously (8-0) to approve the proposed final phase of the STAR bond project – including a man-made, public access lagoon – at its May 10 meeting. With adoption of amendments to the STAR bond financing project plan and development agreement, the path was cleared for Derby Destination Development to move forward with a proposal to develop a lagoon and indoor water park, hotel, glamping site and more. Included amenities will primarily be located on a site directly northeast of the Derby Target store (near the intersection of [...]

Sedgwick County testing attack function on May 23

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Sedgwick County Emergency Management will test the attack function of their outdoor warning system on Monday, May 23. The system has both an alert function for severe weather, which is a steady tone, and an attack function, which is a rise and fall sound. Sedgwick County say that the attack function will be used for "enemy attack, air raids or other threats of that nature." It is important to remember that the sirens are not meant to be heard indoors. They are meant for people who are outside and do not have any other means of receiving an alert. Source: KAKE [...]

Pittsburg police welcome new K9, Rone

info2022-05-17T07:18:42-05:00May 17th, 2022|

Sunday, May 15, seems a perfect day to welcome a new K9 to the Pittsburg Kansas Police Dept, Rone. “He is a 2 year old German/Shepherd who was imported from Poland. Rone & his handler, Officer Zachary Dainty, completed a 6 week certification course through Patriot K9 & are certified in narcotics detection, human trafficking & suspect apprehension,” Pittsburg Kansas Police state in a release of information. Rone is certified through the North American Police Work Dog Association. Source: KOAMKOAM

Girard Main Street LLC opens first grant applications

info2022-05-17T07:19:19-05:00May 17th, 2022|

Action is underway to help foster economic development in Girard. Girard Main Street LLC has opened up grant applications for local businesses on the square. It was made possible thanks to a T-Mobile hometown grant the city received last year and a donation from GNBank. It's designed to help current and future businesses in the square restore their properties and promote economic vitality. "We've got a few spots that are open on the square and we've got businesses that are doing great for businesses, but it's just so expensive to put money in on some of these old buildings so to [...]

Prairie Village leaders and YMCA officials discuss future of community center idea

info2022-05-17T01:36:52-05:00May 17th, 2022|

Prairie Village city leaders and YMCA officials updated community members recently on the status of a new potential community center on or near the site of the current Paul Henson Family YMCA near 79th Street and Mission Road. The project has been talked about in some form for years and was recently revived following a pandemic-induced pause. A community meeting Thursday at the Meadowbrook Clubhouse was the latest forum for residents to give their feedback and hear an update on current discussions. Source: Prairie Village Post