info2021-10-08T09:20:27-05:00October 8th, 2021|
After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, a Fort Scott tradition has made its return. The “Gordon Parks Celebration” has really been making up for lost time. Last year was supposed to be the 17th annual celebration, but since it couldn’t happen, organizers decided to combine it with this year. Source: KSNF/KODE
info2021-10-08T09:20:47-05:00October 8th, 2021|
T-Mobile is working to help improve 25 communities across the country, including one in southeast Kansas. Fort Scott was awarded a $50,000 dollar check from the company as part of its “Hometown Grant” initiative. The money will go towards creating a downtown greenspace and entrance pavilion at Market Street on Skubitz Plaza. “The Urban Renewal did away with Market Street, so with the fort down there, and just Skubitz Plaza, there’s a nice space to bring the community back together, the farmer’s market and just bring people back to Market Street,” said Josh Jones, Fort Scott Mayor. Source: KSNF/KODE
info2021-10-08T09:20:56-05:00October 8th, 2021|
A boil water advisory issued by the City of Wichita on Thursday will remain in effect until at least Saturday, the city said in a tweet Thursday night. Wichita city staff are working with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), per the tweet, and are expecting to get water testing results from KDHE on Saturday morning. At that point, KDHE will determine whether the boil water advisory will be lifted or remain in effect. Source: Derby Informer | News
info2021-10-07T07:04:54-05:00October 7th, 2021|
Calling for denser and more efficient growth, City of Lawrence leaders have approved regulations that prohibit new neighborhoods in rural areas near the city’s boundaries unless that land is ready to be added to the city. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission voted unanimously to approve an amendment to subdivision regulations for Lawrence and the unincorporated areas of Douglas County. The amendment bars the development of additional rural subdivisions, and instead requires potential developers to request that the land be added to city so the neighborhood is subject to city lot sizes and other standards. Source: LJWorld.com
info2021-10-07T07:00:21-05:00October 7th, 2021|
Due to a shortage of glass beads triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, the white lines being painted on Kansas highways this year tend to not reflect light as well as state officials would like. Still, the smaller glass beads being used to accomplish that purpose should nevertheless be “adequate” and “safe,” said Tony Menke, bureau chief of construction and materials for the Kansas Department of Transportation. “We’ll just probably need to touch them up sooner rather than later,” he said. Source: Salina Journal
info2021-10-07T06:58:48-05:00October 7th, 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.
info2021-10-06T23:50:35-05:00October 6th, 2021|
Crocktober is returning to the Mulvane Public Library at 6 p.m. Oct. 19, with the event encouraging patrons to learn a new crock pot recipe and showcase their creations at a potluck sampling. Registration is required for the adult-only event, which will allow patrons to use a recipe from a book or magazine checked out at the library. Recipes from home are welcome as well. On top of the dish, attendees are asked to bring their recipes – as all participants will go home with a copy of each recipe at the end of the night. Source: Derby Informer | Area
info2021-10-06T23:38:46-05:00October 6th, 2021|
Burrton’s new full-time police officer, Mason Hinz, sees the community as a good fit for him. “I’m excited to be here and bring a new set of eyes to everything,” he said. Hinz’s first day with the department was Sept. 30, and he said he is liking his new job so far. “The first couple days have been kind of some admin, paperwork, and taking care of some stuff,” he said. “I went and walked around the schools and drove around town, kind of some introductions to faces around town. So far, it’s been an awesome experience. I’m excited to be [...]
info2021-10-06T23:34:43-05:00October 6th, 2021|
Kathy Hisel requested that the Board of Harvey County Commissioners and members of the Harvey County Planning Commission sign affidavits that they have no conflicts of interest before signing off on any wind farms. Hisel, who addressed commissioners during the public comment portion of the meeting Tuesday, said it was harder to make a dirty deal in the sunlight. She said it was important for commissioners to get a proposal for wind farms in the county right and not lose out to greed. NextEra Energy announced its intent to develop wind energy here last month. Hisel said NextEra protected its own [...]
info2021-10-07T06:52:26-05:00October 6th, 2021|
Representatives from all aspects of the housing market were in attendance at the McPherson Housing Conference on Oct. 1 at the McPherson Community Building. Coordinated by the United Way of McPherson County, financiers, real estate agents, builders, landlords, government agency representatives and members of the faith community were all in attendance. Subject matter also covered a wide range of topics including government programs, non-profit organizations, gaps in information about the Fair Housing Act and the role of stable housing in raising children affected by trauma. Source: McPherson Weekly News
