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Dodge City’s 2nd Ave. Art guild gets Main Street grant

info2020-02-04T08:12:53-06:00February 3rd, 2020|

As part of the Dodge City Revitalization Improvement Program, 2nd Ave. Art Guild received a grant from Main Street Dodge City to go toward upgrades to its facade. According to Main Street Dodge City, the purpose of the program is to improve the appearance and functionality of commercial properties located in the Downtown Commercial District. The DRIP Grant has awarded 43 grants totaling $136,717.18 since its inception. To enhance exterior appearances of buildings, DRIP provides incentives for current and new downtown property owners. (Read more: News - Dodge City Daily Globe - Dodge City, KS)

KDOT announces approved December bids

info2020-02-03T20:11:05-06:00February 3rd, 2020|

The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects in Kansas. The letting took place Wednesday, Jan. 15, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work. District One — Northeast Atchison: U.S. Highway 159, from the north city limits of Nortonville — the Atchison/Jefferson county line — north to the west city limits of Effingham, milling and overlay, 11.4 miles, Herzog Contracting Corp., Saint Joseph, Mo., $1,039,582.17. (Read more: Sabetha Herald)

Wichita unlikely to profit when it privatizes events and alcohol in new city park

info2020-02-04T08:13:57-06:00February 3rd, 2020|

Wichita City Hall is poised to turn over control of events and alcohol in its newest park to a private operator who will likely keep all of the profits, city documents show. The City Council is scheduled to vote on a contract to give the operators of the Wave venue in Old Town the option of closing off general access to the renovated Naftzger Park and charging admission to outdoor concerts or other events they schedule. In addition, “Wave will have first right of refusal for coordinating alcohol service for all Naftzger Park events, including events that it does not host,” [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for January 31, 2020

info2020-04-16T08:06:42-05:00February 3rd, 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 Advisors.

If coronavirus fears escalate, Wells Fargo warns 10-year Treasury yields could fall another 30%

info2020-02-03T06:56:19-06:00February 3rd, 2020|

Wells Fargo Securities’ Michael Schumacher expects the bond rush to intensify. According to the firm’s global head of rate strategy, coronavirus fears will drive more investors into the U.S. Treasury market as a safe haven play and drive yields sharply lower. The benchmark 10-year Treasury Note yield is already down 22% so far this year. “Our big concern is that investors get more and more nervous,” Schumacher told CNBC’s “Trading Nation” on Friday. “We would say that probably the last 25 to 30 basis points mainly in the 10-year is largely due to the virus.” Read more: CNBC.

Manhattan city commission discusses potential city-wide sales tax; reviews goals and priorities

info2020-02-02T20:11:03-06:00February 2nd, 2020|

The Manhattan City Commission discussed whether it wants to renew a county-sales tax set to expire in 2022 during a goal-setting meeting at the Flint Hills Discovery Center Friday. The half-cent sales tax has been in place since 2002 and has gone towards roads and bridges, property-tax reduction, infrastructure and local business incentives. City Manager Ron Fehr says while the commission is likely in favor of renewing the sales tax, the question is who will it affect going forward. Read more: 1350 KMAN)

KDHE says Douglas County patient does not have coronavirus

info2020-02-02T19:50:48-06:00February 2nd, 2020|

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says a patient from Douglas County who was under investigation for the coronavirus has tested negative, and that person does not have the virus. The patient had recently returned from a trip to China, where the coronavirus has been active. Specimens were sent to the Centers for Disease Control for testing, because the state does not have the testing capability for the virus. KDHE Secretary Lee Norman said in a press release that the patient is in good health and has been released from a facility where he was being monitored. Dr. Norman said [...]

Topeka City Council considers taking meetings on the road

info2020-02-02T19:49:34-06:00February 2nd, 2020|

Topeka's mayor and city council might take their show on the road.They plan Tuesday to consider authorizing the city manager to arrange for them to meet on the second Tuesday of each month at a location other than their chambers at 214 S.E. 8th.City manager Brent Trout this past week identified two potential meeting sites as being the city's Holliday Building at 620 S.E. Madison and its Law Enforcement Center at 320 S. Kansas Ave.The Topeka and Shawnee County Public. (Read more: Local - The Topeka Capital-Journal)

Osage County settlers planted churches, seeds of abolitionism

info2020-02-03T06:45:38-06:00February 2nd, 2020|

The making of Osage County’s history was not limited solely to those individuals who maintained permanent residence here. Such is the case of John Rankin, an Ohio resident and the man who established the Presbyterian church in Lyndon, Kansas. John Rankin was originally from Tennessee. Rankin was influenced by the period called the Second Great Enlightenment, which was a revival of the Christian faith that led many to realize slavery was incompatible with their beliefs. Rankin became ordained as a pastor in 1814, and soon after joined a local Anti-Slavery Society, a branch of a nationwide group that believed prejudice in [...]

Labette County allows OT for court safety

info2020-02-03T06:46:07-06:00February 2nd, 2020|

Labette County commissioners will allow the sheriff’s department to rack up extra overtime to provide security for the full-time courtroom in Oswego. The sheriff’s department has limited overtime built into its budget, but the court change this week required Sheriff Darren Eichinger to pull in off-duty deputies to provide security in Oswego. Deputies are volunteering to work the overatime hours. Eichinger said the overtime will be 32 to 40 hours a week depending on Judge Fred W. Johnson’s court schedule. This week the overtime will be about 32 hours. (Read more: Parsons Sun)