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Sedgwick County COVID-19 mask order has no fines; churches exempt from gathering limit

info2020-07-10T08:45:57-05:00July 10th, 2020|

An order issued by Sedgwick County to require business employees and patrons to wear masks to slow the spread of COVID-19 was written to be essentially unenforceable and weaker than a city of Wichita ordinance with similar requirements. And on Thursday, the county order was loosened a bit when Dr. Garold Minns, the county health officer, revised it to exempt religious meetings from a 45-person limitation on the size of public gatherings. Unenforceability is actually written into Minns’ order. (Read more: Local News | Wichita Eagle)

Edwardsville’s Hard Rock Hotel falls on hard times as fraud allegations upend project

info2020-07-10T08:45:34-05:00July 10th, 2020|

The Hard Rock Hotel project in Edwardsville, a development worth more than $70 million for which leaders of this western Wyandotte County town had high hopes, faces an uncertain future after its lender abruptly failed to come up with money for a construction loan. ... Now construction has stalled and the development is tied up in three different lawsuits in three different states, putting brakes on a project that city leaders hoped would put Edwardsville on the map as a destination among the various attractions already built in western Wyandotte County. ... “I’ve felt ever since the early ’90s it was [...]

Ellis Co. rural fire awarded grain rescue tube

info2020-07-10T08:43:27-05:00July 10th, 2020|

Ellis County is one of two counties in Kansas being awarded equipment to rescue victims sinking and trapped in a farm silo grain. The award is from Ohio-based Nationwide Insurance, a Fortune 500 company with a national program aimed at stopping grain bin deaths. Darin Myers, Ellis County Rural Fire Department chief and emergency services manager, said the two new pieces of equipment will replace the department’s old set, which is about a dozen years old. (Read more: News - The Hays Daily News)

Public bike repair stations coming to Harvey County

info2020-07-10T08:43:08-05:00July 10th, 2020|

Ten public bicycle repair stations will be placed in Harvey County thanks to a grant written by Healthy Harvey and Walk and Roll Harvey. "Bike service stations were part of our wellness grant," said Lynnette Redington, director of the Harvey County Health Department. With bike plan development in several Harvey County cities, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Pathways funding was acquired for bike repair stations as a Community Wellness project. Each city will receive a bike ... (Read more: Newton Kansan)

New downtown Lawrence guides to assist visitors, help keep downtown clean

info2020-07-10T08:07:15-05:00July 10th, 2020|

The City of Lawrence recently created the Downtown Ambassadors pilot program in partnership with Downtown Lawrence Inc. and the local visitors bureau, Explore Lawrence. The guides wear bright orange shirts with the messages “Welcome to Lawrence” and “How can I help?” A news release from the city states that the guides will provide assistance to downtown visitors, residents and employees, especially as businesses begin reopening during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “The primary goal of the program is to help ensure a clean, safe and welcoming environment for the Downtown Lawrence community,” the release states. Read more: LJWorld.com.

Municipal Bond Trends for July 9, 2020

info2020-07-10T08:03:43-05:00July 10th, 2020|

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.

Madison City Council closes City Hall until further notice

info2020-07-10T08:51:22-05:00July 10th, 2020|

Madison's City Council voted to close City Hall to the public once again during a special meeting Tuesday evening. The decision was part of the city's review of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. City Clerk Victoria Stewart had requested the council consider closing the doors due to increased traffic inside of the building. "There's nothing we can't do over the phone," Stewart said. "I don't see much of a point of putting ourselves at risk if we don't have to. We've been able to handle everything over the phone and email." (Read more: Emporia Gazette)

Gov. talks back-to-school in Kansas

info2020-07-10T08:01:13-05:00July 9th, 2020|

The governor of Kansas is releasing new information about the state's back-to-school plans. This comes as the state is battling rising coronavirus cases. "We have a virus here that can make our friends and our neighbors and our family members very sick, and even kill them," said Gov. Laura Kelly. In an interview Thursday, Kelly said educators and public health professionals came together to make a plan we could see within a few days. "What we're gonna see next week is probably the most comprehensive, the most thoughtful plan for opening our schools safely," said Kelly. Kelly said the plan will [...]

Cost-share program to help fund 24 transportation projects in Kansas

info2020-07-10T08:01:25-05:00July 9th, 2020|

New roads and bridges, and the jobs that come with them, are on their way to Kansas. The state's "Cost Share Project" announced that it will fund 24 transportation projects across the Sunflower State. Projects in Newton and Eudora could begin before the end of the year. Other projects could begin in 2021. Governor Laura Kelly says building infrastructure now could create lasting jobs and opportunities in Kansas. "Transportation investments don't just create short term construction jobs," she says. "They have the ability to change long-term economic outcomes for communities that have lost populations and businesses. We know that investing in [...]

Kansas State Fair Board to reconsider 2020 fair

info2020-07-10T08:01:40-05:00July 9th, 2020|

The Kansas State Fair Board will have a meeting again Monday at 10 a.m. to reconsider the 2020 fair due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Amy Bickel, director of marketing for the Kansas State Fair, tells KSN News that several vendors have pulled out due to other fairs on the circuit canceling. She also said it is tough to get volunteers and employees to work the fair. Already, several area states including Iowa, Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico have canceled their fairs for 2020. (Read more: KSN-TV)