Henry Schmidt2022-12-21T09:19:08-06:00December 21st, 2022|
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, Beth Warren and Henry Schmidt.
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info2022-12-21T08:06:42-06:00December 21st, 2022|
Oftentimes, pictures are more powerful than words, and that's the case with the new photographic exhibit at the Reno County Courthouse. More than 20 photographs from the Harmon/Conard collection were blown up and framed by Framagraphic on Main Street and placed on the walls of the courthouse. The pictures, which were chosen by a committee, represent a wholistic view of Hutchinson, beginning in the late 1800s. "It enriches a life to know more about the history of the place where we are living," said District Judge Trish Rose, one of the judges who works at the courthouse. "The remodel of the [...]
info2022-12-21T07:49:45-06:00December 21st, 2022|
A lack of population growth is a key reason Topeka's city government struggles to afford to make needed improvements to its underground infrastructure, City Councilman Neil Dobler said Tuesday evening. "The real issue is we're not bringing new customers to the table," Dobler said. Mayor Mike Padilla agreed, saying Dobler had interjected into the council's discussion about a proposed utility rate increase a topic that, to his knowledge, "has not been considered as part of the underlying reason we are here." When the city works to address those types of problems, Padilla said, "We really need to look at how — [...]
info2022-12-21T07:39:26-06:00December 21st, 2022|
Wichita City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a contract for the operation of a new driver’s license restoration program. The Wichita Area Restoration Program (WARP) was developed this year to deal with a growing number of suspended licenses. There are more than 200,000 suspended licenses in Kansas, and the number has doubled since 2007. About 25 percent of the state suspensions are in the Wichita area, and 70 percent of the suspensions in Sedgwick County are for failing to meet financial obligations. Source: 101.3 KFDI
info2022-12-21T01:05:24-06:00December 21st, 2022|
A Wichita police officer shot several times last year has finally recovered enough to return to the streets. Officer Kyle Mellard was one of three Wichita Police Department employees honored during a ceremony at Wichita City Hall on Monday. The WPD presented him with a plaque naming him the 2022 Officer of the Year. But police say it was only partly because of Mellard being shot in the line of duty on June 19, 2021. It was also because of his courage and resilience after the shooting. Source: KSN-TV
info2022-12-21T01:03:59-06:00December 21st, 2022|
Shawnee County is saving some money with its new environmentally friendly proposal. This week, the county proposed to add solar panels to the outdoor warning sirens. After approval from commissioners, they are planning a test run. Ten solar panels will be placed on various outdoor warning sirens across the county. While these sirens are a great way to notify the public of severe weather, the county still advises residents about having multiple methods. Source: KSNT 27 News
info2022-12-21T01:03:07-06:00December 21st, 2022|
Local fire departments are busy this time of year responding to many calls from frozen pipes bursting, fires at boarded-up structures being used for shelter, but also electrical fires from furnaces and space heaters. With the colder temps on the way, it can be a challenge for firefighters to respond. The icy roads can slow response, but the cold temps can make it harder to get water. Many departments, like Sedgwick County, bring in extra trucks with about 2,000 to 2,500 gallons of water just in case fire hydrants are frozen. Source: KSN-TV
info2022-12-21T01:02:06-06:00December 21st, 2022|
A local district is the first in the state to put electric school buses on the road. The Wabaunsee School district previously announced it would be the first in Kansas to start driving kids to school on these buses. "We feel fortunate that we got chosen for this grant that allows us to try these new buses out and try out the new technology," USD Superintendent Troy Pitsch said. "And to put the kids on a nice, brand-new, safe bus, and save money at the same time." The Environmental Protection Agency grant totalled $790,000. Pitsch said the district is excited to [...]
info2022-12-21T01:00:35-06:00December 21st, 2022|
Cars may still be king of the suburbs, but some in Johnson County are no longer bowing down. In an area with a reputation for shunning other forms of transportation, a handful of commuters have a message for colleagues, friends and other potential riders: it’s not so hard to quit being a driver. And beyond that, they say, biking to work can be fulfilling, enriching and even fun. Source: Prairie Village Post
