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The Mulvane Public Library invites the public to bring color to the library’s windows with a collaborative window mural project. The project will be happening at the Mulvane library (408 N. 2nd Ave.) from 10 a.m. to noon on July 12. Library windows will have a pre-drawn design to paint. Participants are encouraged to grab a brush, add their own creative touch and watch the community mural come together. Source: www.derbyinformer.com - RSS Results in news/area_news of type article

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

The market began in 1985 with a few producers and family farmers and has now grown to a membership of 47 farmers, growers, bakers, artisans and more, with an average of 20 to 30 vendors coming each Saturday. Source: Hutch News

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

Most recently, the department purchased a robotic canine to use for community engagement and with the special weapons and tactics unit. It can be operated by a several SWAT officers and has been taken on more than 20 outings. Source: CJonline

A federal judge on July 1 dismissed a lawsuit pursued by four Jackson County landowners and the city of Rossville seeking to prevent Jeffrey Solar, LLC, from creating a 5,000-acre solar power farm near their property and that city. Source: CJonline

Federal data released Thursday shows government jobs saw the largest month-over-month sector growth at 73,000. That means government jobs accounted for about half of the 147,000 total nonfarm payroll growth in June. ... State government payrolls grew by 47,000, while local governments added 33,000 jobs. The bulk of those new jobs on both levels were in education, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows. Source: CNBC

Like many cities with dated infrastructure, Wyandotte County relies on what’s called a combined sewer system, which means that storm and sewage water use the same pipes but have different outputs. The two sources of water are separated by dams built into the pipe system. Source: KC Star

Johnson County doesn’t have any natural lakes or large reservoirs. Every lake in our area is man-made—built to meet practical needs like drinking water, irrigation, and recreation. Our largest lake is just over 220 acres. Yet these small lakes tell big stories about the people, policies, and communities that shaped them. Source: Johnson County Post

The city of Roeland Park, through its arts advisory committee, is hosting its first-ever outdoor art contest between now and August. Community members will also serve as judges, picking winners of first through fourth place by Aug. 1. Participating residents are encouraged to create a simple sculpture masterpiece that is big enough to see from their front yards. Source: Johnson County Post