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Neighborhood revitalization plan gets green light from City Commissioners

info2021-11-09T00:25:38-06:00November 9th, 2021|

Every eight years the city of Atchison votes on the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. The city commissioners just voted for the city to partake in the 8th term that started October 31, 2021, and will end October 31, 2029. What does the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan (NRP) is intended to promote the rehabilitation, conversation, and/or redevelopment within all parts of the County in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the County? What does that mean to homeowners? It means that incentives are offered in the form of a tax rebate. The tax rebate incentive is based [...]

Sedgwick County updates code regarding firearms discharge

info2021-11-08T11:49:35-06:00November 8th, 2021|

Issues in a Derby neighborhood led to action taken at the Nov. 3 Sedgwick County Commission meeting, with the governing body approving a resolution regulating the discharge of firearms across property boundaries.. The resolution updates the Sedgwick County Code, making it a violation for a person to discharge a firearm and have the bullet leave the boundaries of the property from which it was discharged (with minimal exceptions such as defense of life, hunting, with consent, etc.). Such a violation would be subject to a maximum fine of $500. Source: Derby Informer | Area

Temperatures drop and needs rise for Hutchinson community-aid programs

info2021-11-08T07:50:42-06:00November 8th, 2021|

As temperatures drop, the needs at homeless shelters and services rise. Shelter, food and clothing are crucial ingredients for the homeless. In Hutchinson, The Salvation Army and New Beginnings provide emergency services with the aid of the community. Due to last year’s struggles with COVID-19, more families in Hutchinson are utilizing community assistance services. According to New Beginnings and the Salvation Army, the need for community resources has more than doubled. Source: Hutch News

Kansas hospitals brave staffing challenges

info2021-11-08T07:50:07-06:00November 8th, 2021|

Lois Pearce wore a variety of hats during her 33 years working at Osawatomie State Hospital. Her past 17 years were spent as a mental health technician and mental health aide, two of the most in-demand roles at Osawatomie and Larned State Hospital, the state’s two mental health hospitals, which provide care for adults with psychiatric conditions. But in her three-decades-plus of work, Pearce said some things remained largely consistent: structural factors that made it hard to bring staff aboard, with a trying work environment, low pay and mismanagement. Source: Hutch News.

Topeka-area has 59 bridges in need of repair or corrective action. None are designated as unsafe.

info2021-11-08T07:48:16-06:00November 8th, 2021|

Shawnee County has 59 bridges in need of repair or corrective action, according to data from the U.S. Department of Transportation. None are designated unsafe. "If we had any bridges that were unsafe, the road would be closed," Shawnee County public works director Curt Niehaus said. Bridges are flagged for needing to be repaired for two primary reasons — the bridge is either structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. Source: CJonline

Municipal Bond Trends for November 5, 2021

info2021-11-08T07:47:03-06:00November 8th, 2021|

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.

Johnson County is named after a major pro-slavery advocate. A new proposal would change that

info2021-11-08T00:46:58-06:00November 8th, 2021|

A recommendation to consider whether Johnson County should be named after its slave owning namesake is among 18 suggested changes that have been submitted by members of the county Charter Commission for its consideration. The list of amendments and recommendations also includes some ideas about which county races should be partisan and which should be elected — subjects that have proved controversial among people who have attended the charter commission’s recent public hearings. The proposal to consider a name change asks the Board of County Commissioners — not the Charter Commission — to “adopt a process for meaningful consideration of Rev. [...]

‘It’s the highest it’s ever been’: Local animal shelters see an uptick in pet surrenders

info2021-11-08T00:45:30-06:00November 8th, 2021|

Shelters and rescues across the state are witnessing an increase in animals being surrendered by their owners. Some rescues say it's more than they can handle. Wichita Animal Action League Executive Director, Christy Fischer, says it's something they have never seen before. Currently, their shelter is overpopulated, and they are having trouble relocating many of these pets. However, she says it's not only the local animal shelters that are dealing with this but animal rescues across the country. Adding many owners are surrendering animals who have not yet been spayed or neutered and are leaving them while pregnant inside the shelter. [...]

Overland Park’s bulky item pickup program could see major changes in future — here’s why

info2021-11-08T00:44:02-06:00November 8th, 2021|

Sine 1988, Overland Park has offered residents a bulky item collection event to provide an opportunity to dispose of large items, such as furniture and appliances not collected by weekly trash pickup. However, changes to the popular program could be coming soon because city staff say it is no longer as effective as it once was. In this year’s event alone, each of the four collection weekends were followed by a full week or more of follow-up collections, according to city documents. The city’s environment programs coordinator Jim Twigg told a city council committee this week that the city-run program is [...]

Leawood looks for solutions to daily traffic jams on Mission Road caused by school dismissal

info2021-11-08T07:47:36-06:00November 8th, 2021|

When Curé of Ars Catholic School in Leawood lets their students out at the end of each school day, the event is hard to miss. The school, which has over 700 kids who attend daily, sits along Mission Road, just south of 93rd Street. The large student population, coupled with the fact that the surrounding area has many businesses and residential subdivisions, often makes it hard for the school to keep the end-of-day traffic contained within its own parking lot. Source: Prairie Village Post