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Hillsboro hospital bankruptcy case ends

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After 17 months in bankruptcy court, Hillsboro Community Hospital has emerged from bankruptcy protection. At the request of the bankruptcy’s trustee, a judge dismissed the case Thursday. Trent Skaggs, chief executive officer of the company that now owns the hospital, said he was unaware of what might happen to any hospital debts not resolved during bankruptcy. He said Tuesday his company bought the hospital without responsibility to pay pre-bankruptcy debts. (Read more: HILLSBORO Star-Journal)

Fuel coming back to Tampa

info2020-06-25T07:51:07-05:00June 25th, 2020|

When Tampa’s last service station closed last year, residents were without a local option to fuel their vehicles. Agri Trails Co-op is stepping in to fill the void and will be installing a fueling station just to the east of its seed plant. A firm date for completion has not been set, but property has been acquired and tanks ordered. When finished, the site will provide 24-hour access to gas and to clear and dyed diesel. It will accommodate everything from cars to combines and semis. (Read more: PEABODY Gazette-Bulletin)

Municipal Bond Trends for June 24, 2020

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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.

Defund police? Privatize Century II? Wichita braces for $50 million city budget hole

info2020-06-25T07:43:35-05:00June 24th, 2020|

Wichita’s city leaders are bracing for massive cuts — $50 million — to make up for the revenue shortfall expected through 2022. The city’s budget is taking a hit because of layoffs at some of Wichita’s largest companies and other economic fallout of the COVID-19 global recession. The airlines industry, which is closely tied to Wichita’s aviation-dependent economy, has taken one of the biggest hits. Wichita’s aviation companies and largest employers, Spirit AeroSystems and Textron Aviation, have announced mass furloughs and layoffs. With widespread layoffs, canceled events and lost wages, the city is bracing to miss out on sales taxes, user fees, interest earnings [...]

Pandemic’s effect on Wichita’s pro golf tournament isn’t hurting sales

info2020-06-25T07:44:14-05:00June 24th, 2020|

The Wichita Open golf tournament was supposed to be played last week at Crestview Country Club. Instead, Covid-19 forced the Korn Ferry Tour to refigure its schedule and place Wichita's 31st edition of the tournament in late September. More time for finding sponsors. The tournament announced Wednesday that two more ambassadors have joined the seventh-year program, making the total number of sponsors a record 36. The Auggie Navarro Scholarship Foundation and Central Power Systems and Services are the two newest ambassadors. (Read more: Wichita Business Journal)

Uncertainty with aviation industry continues as Textron announces layoffs

info2020-06-25T07:44:20-05:00June 24th, 2020|

Another round of layoffs highlights the impact of COVID-19 on Wichita's aviation industry. Textron announced 250 layoffs nationwide for salaried, non-bargaining employees, 70 of which are from facilities in Wichita. This comes after other manufactures like Spirit AeroSystems announced more furloughs. It's all a result of COVID-19's impact on air travel and the halted production of the Boeing 737 MAX. Eyewitness News on Tuesday spoke with aviation consultant and analyst Scott Hamilton who says there are a lot of unknowns with both of these factors. (Read more: KWCH News)

Dodge City Fire Department to Partner with Local Food Pantries

info2020-06-25T07:44:30-05:00June 24th, 2020|

The Dodge City Fire Department has partnered with Manna House, Genesis Family Health, Salvation Army, Friendship Feast, and Seven Baskets Full Ministry to allow for donations of pantry items, bottled water, and hygiene products to be dropped off at Fire Station 1 at 201 Soule Street, or Fire Station 2 at 709 S. 14th Street. The Fire Department will work directly with the entities to get the donations delivered to them if community members are unable to drop off with them directly. (Read more: Western Kansas News)

Reno County receiving few takers, city awards 11 businesses through COVID-19 grant program

info2020-06-25T07:44:46-05:00June 24th, 2020|

Nearly three weeks since applications opened, Reno County has received only one request for grant assistance through a federal Community Development Block Grant program intended to aid small businesses impact by COVID-19. The deadline for applications is July 2, though that may be extended, Reno County Administrator Randy Partington advised the Reno County Commission. The Hutchinson City Council, meanwhile, approved awarding just under $90,000 to 11 businesses inside the city under the same program. (Read more: Local - The Hutchinson News)

Johnson County libraries shift to virtual reading program during COVID-19

info2020-06-25T07:45:20-05:00June 24th, 2020|

With the pandemic keeping all in-person activities and programming off the books at least through the end of 2020 at the Johnson County Public Library, the librarians who plan the annual summer reading program had to get a little creative. Melanie Fuemmeler, elementary coordinating librarian, said a lot of the regular library programming has been successful in a virtual-only format so making the switch to a virtual reading program was a no brainer. “I think we’re reaching a different set of patrons,” Fuemmeler said. (Read more: Shawnee Mission Post)

USDA Invests in Community Infrastructure in Coffeyville, Kansas

info2020-06-25T07:46:09-05:00June 24th, 2020|

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Kansas Lynne Hinrichsen today announced that USDA is investing $8,300 for essential community development in the city of Coffeyville. "Modern, safe infrastructure is the bedrock of any community," Hinrichsen said. "This project is unique in that it's repurposing vacant infrastructure into something that the local community can use for years to come. Under the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Perdue, USDA is dedicated to our partnerships with community organizations and their long-term commitments to economic prosperity; because when rural America prospers, all of America prospers." The Coffeyville Area Community [...]