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Mayor Whipple pushes for extra layer of oversight at Wichita Police Department

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Mayor Brandon Whipple says it’s time for elected officials to step in and provide additional oversight of the Wichita Police Department amid an escalating feud between police leaders and the city manager’s office. The composition of the proposed task force and the scope of its authority remain to be seen. But some City Council members aren’t convinced the committee is necessary. Whipple, a Democrat, says he and two fellow council members will serve on the task force alongside a city lawyer and Wichita’s newly hired internal auditor, Kristina Rose. Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

State Cornshucking Contest set for Oct. 8

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One of the most celebrated agricultural events in Kansas will be taking place in Atchison County as the 2022 Kansas State Cornshucking Contest will be in Lancaster Saturday, October 8 at 8 a.m. Registration will be $10 at the entry beginning at 8 a.m. with diverse competitions including teams, novice, Golden Agers, Girls and Boys Youth, Women, and Men in ages of 21-49, and women and men ages 50 and over. Long-time competitor in the event John Scherer is hosting the event at his cornfield and said he is excited to have the contest in Atchison county instead of it usually [...]

Johnson County Commission approves pay raise for sheriff’s deputies

info2022-10-03T07:11:07-05:00October 3rd, 2022|

The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners on Thursday unanimously approved raising the starting pay for deputy officers at the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. County officials hope to reduce the number of vacancies in the sheriff’s office as a result of the pay bump. What’s different: Under the newly-approved pay plan, deputies will generally have a new minimum hourly wage of $27.50, which amounts to an annual salary of $57,200. Source: Prairie Village Post

Emporia runway extension may provide economic boost

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It’s not exactly a case of “give him an inch and he’ll take a mile.” But if you give Ken Adams five feet, he might ask for 500. “We’re now past the milestone of a 5,000-foot runway, at 5,004,” the Emporia Municipal Airport Manager said. The paving of five extra feet this past summer fulfilled a long dream for Adams. Federal Aviation Administration rules require a runway that’s 5,000 feet long and 100 feet wide for general aviation. “It hasn’t been cycled through and published into the charts yet,” Adams said. “It’s noted that it is there.” The next airport chart [...]

Wichita police records problem leads to a warning from the state

info2022-10-03T07:06:21-05:00October 3rd, 2022|

A state official has told the Wichita Police Department that the city could lose out on millions of dollars in road funding if a major backlog of reports isn’t resolved. In response, the city has brought in extra staff and authorized overtime to help address the situation. The problem is with crash reports, which police fill out after a wreck. The reports detail what happened and who was involved. Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

Around 2,000 attend Muddy River Music Festival in Atchison

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The Muddy River Music Festival saw a successful turnout in Atchison with many artists entraining those in attendance at the Atchison riverfront. The event ran for about eight hours with performances starting at 1:30 with some notable names being Clare Dunn, The Lazy Wayne Band, and Jeremiah Johnson. The Founder of the Muddy River Music Festival Scott Weinmann said the success of the event went above and beyond what he had hoped for. Source: News | atchisonglobenow.com

New exhibit celebrating 150th anniversary of KCK opens at Wyandotte County Museum

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The Wyandotte County Museum is featuring a new exhibit in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Kansas City, Kansas. On Oct 22, 1872, Kansas City, Kansas, was formally incorporated, but at that time it was far from the Kansas City, Kansas, of today. “The Original Kansas City, Kansas,” exhibit will feature a series of early maps, facts and images from the city’s earliest years. It will provide visitors with a glimpse of several important stories related to the city’s early development and growth. “The Original Kansas City, Kansas” exhibit will be on display at the Wyandotte County Museum from Oct. 1 [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for September 30, 2022

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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.

Wamego goes ‘Toto-ly Gingham’ for 2022 Oztoberfest

info2022-10-03T07:02:31-05:00October 3rd, 2022|

Downtown Wamego transformed Saturday in celebration of the beloved tale ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ The annual Oztoberfest returned for 2022 with a ‘Toto-ly Gingham’ theme, shutting down a portion of Lincoln Ave. for a full day of performances, contests and other activities for all ages — and all featuring an Oz-ey overtone. One of Wamego’s major yearly events, the city has become known for its penchant for the fantastical works of L. Frank Baum. Columbian Theatre and Oz Museum Executive Director Clint Stueve opened the morning by expressing happiness that the Wamego tradition is continuing on in spite of challenges that [...]

Why is Bourbon County Shrinking?

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It is not hard to discern how this happened. At the beginning of the 20th Century, the industry relied upon horses and mules for the heavy lifting around the farm; these animals, which required care and feeding as well, were replaced by about 5 million tractors and other vehicles and implements. This mechanization, along with improved methodologies, has driven farm consolidation; while the number of farms in the USA has dropped 63%, the average farm size has increased by 67%. Additionally, in 1930, about one-third of farmers earned off-farm income; 70 years later, that number was 93%. The impact on rural [...]