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Historic Midland Theater in Coffeyville, Kansas, is in the midst of a $3 million renovation plan

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At present, it may be just a shell of its former self, but a group of dedicated fans of Coffeyville’s historic Midland Theater are working to ensure this landmark has a secure and splendid future once it is restored to its former glory. Built in 1928, the Midland Theater originally was designed to accommodate the vaudeville acts that were a mainstay of live entertainment, as well as the newfangled motion pictures, both with and without sound. Its 10-foot-tall sign, adorned with 714 flickering yellow lights, attracted moviegoers of all ages to the Midland from the 1930s to 1990s, before time and [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for September 10, 2021

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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.

Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas extends mask requirement

info2021-09-12T21:17:09-05:00September 12th, 2021|

The United Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas has extended its public health order requiring masks be worn in public spaces as the region continues to deal with the latest surge of COVID-19. Commissioners on Thursday evening unanimously approved the extension, which goes through Nov. 18. It mirrors the existing order that was passed in August first reinstating masks for the area. Under the health order, everyone ages 5 and up is required to wear a mask when visiting indoor public spaces regardless of vaccination status. Some exceptions are offered for people with a medical condition or a disability that would [...]

Columbus community shows gratitude with annual “Military Veterans and First Responders Appreciation Day”

info2021-09-12T21:13:48-05:00September 12th, 2021|

The Columbus community spent the day giving back to those who work on the front lines protecting our country and communities. Today marked the annual "Military Veterans and First Responders Appreciation Day" sponsored by Columbus area churches. Every piece of food was provided for free by local businesses and organizations, including "Hatfield Motors," "Sonic," and the Lions Club. The meals were prepared by Crossland Construction and handed out by students from Central Junior High School. "Anytime we have a community event, whether it's a benefit or whatever it is, our community always comes together and the response is so overwhelming and [...]

Pittsburg’s “Paint The Town Red” annual tradition returns

info2021-09-13T06:32:42-05:00September 12th, 2021|

The city of Pittsburg is "red" once again as an annual tradition makes its return. "Paint The Town Red" made its in-person return after going virtual last year due to COVID-19. The celebration has been a joint effort between the city, the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce, and Pittsburg State University for the past 15 years. Throughout the week, area businesses got in on the fun with a building decorating contest, keeping with this year's theme "The Great Gus Gatsby". "To see people walking up and down the sidewalk and their businesses and posting on Facebook and other forms of social [...]

Miami County commissioners discuss ‘Golden’ roads, incorporation

info2021-09-13T06:33:48-05:00September 12th, 2021|

Miami County commissioners met Sept. 1 for their fifth week of study sessions listening to expert feedback on various topics related to establishing a city within the county. The testimony phase continues through early September before county commissioners deliberate on incorporation of third class city Golden, Kan. It requires a 4-0 vote by the county commission. Residents in a nine square mile radius in Northwest Miami County north of Hillsdale Lake bordering Southern Johnson County have petitioned a proposal for the city of Golden. They hope to keep Edgerton’s intermodal warehouses known as Logistics Park from being built on land used for [...]

KDOT requests information for electric vehicle charging station installation program

info2021-09-12T21:06:07-05:00September 12th, 2021|

The Kansas Department of Transportation is announcing a Request for Information (RFI) in advance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along the state’s most traveled highways. Through this RFI, KDOT seeks to receive input from industry stakeholders and potential applicants that will help develop program criteria for awarding funding toward the installation of EV charging equipment. KDOT has identified approximately 12 preliminary locations for the installation of Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) stations (50 kW or greater) to improve public access to charging stations every 50 miles along primary corridors. Source: Great Bend Tribune

Cherokee County law enforcement received some help from the community of Baxter Springs, Saturday

info2021-09-13T06:35:22-05:00September 12th, 2021|

Cherokee County law enforcement received some help from the community of Baxter Springs Saturday. The Back the Badge Barbeque helps the non-profit Baxter Springs Police and Cherokee County Reserves. The fundraising event helps cover the out of pocket cost for equipment and training materials for the non-profits. Preparations began on Thursday with the delivery of the smoker. Meat was tended to since Noon on Friday before being served Saturday. Sierra Hulsey, Baxter Springs Reserves, says, "The people love to support our local law enforcement and it's really humbling to see all the people that actually do come out and support with [...]

Prairie Village, one of last virtual holdouts in Johnson County, will explore hybrid meeting options

info2021-09-12T20:55:19-05:00September 12th, 2021|

The Prairie Village Council Committee of the Whole has directed city staff to move forward with planning to begin hybrid city meetings. Prairie Village’s governing body appears to be the only one in Johnson County that has yet to return to in-person meetings since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020. The decision to move forward with hybrid meetings comes just two weeks after a citywide mask mandate took effect on Aug. 24. Tim Schwartzkopf, assistant city administrator, said the city’s investment in technology and equipment to allow for hybrid meetings has been tested and works. Source: Prairie Village Post

Overland Park on verge of doing away with pit bull ban — here’s what revised city code would say

info2021-09-13T06:36:10-05:00September 12th, 2021|

A long exile may finally be ending for pit bulls in Overland Park. The dogs, which animal welfare advocates say have been unfairly maligned, could be allowed back in Overland Park homes as soon as September 28, pending final approval of changes in the city’s animal control ordinance. The council’s Public Safety Committee took the first step Thursday by unanimously voting to end the ban that has been in effect since 2006. If the full council gives final approval, Leawood will be the last city in the Kansas City area to prohibit a type of dog that started to become stigmatized [...]