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‘I don’t want anybody to go through what we did’: Sedgwick County and partners launch new fentanyl awareness campaign

info2022-09-09T00:16:40-05:00September 9th, 2022|

Law enforcement, along with Sedgwick County and City of Wichita leaders, launched a new fentanyl awareness campaign Thursday. “One Pill Can Kill” aims to educate teens and parents about the dangers of fentanyl. Sedgwick County released a series of videos about the drug, secret emoji codes used in drug trafficking and how to spot an overdose. “We need people to be able to speak up and address the issues that are taking place, because it's about saving souls,” Interim Chief of the Wichita Police Department Lem Moore said. In 2018, 98 people died from a fentanyl overdose in Sedgwick County, and [...]

Changing Topeka’s story

info2022-09-09T07:07:27-05:00September 9th, 2022|

Topeka is remaking itself. It’s been a long road, but the Capital City has improved its quality of life and its image the past several years, spurred by downtown revitalization and increasing community-wide collaboration. One community leader says Topeka has “fallen in love with itself again.” And it’s better off than many residents might think, despite persistent problems. But optimism still battles pessimism in Topeka. Source: KLC Journal

Augusta to reconsider ban on some dog breeds

info2022-09-09T07:07:55-05:00September 9th, 2022|

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Sept. 7, the City of Augusta announced that it will reconsider its dog breed ban at its next meeting that is scheduled for later this month. "The City Council will begin considering a preliminary first draft of a revised animal control ordinance at their next regular meeting on September 19th, overturning the existing dog breed ban in the City of Augusta," said the Facebook post. The city says the current draft of the revised city ordinance will continue to address dangerous animals but that the provisions will no longer be breed-specific or prohibit certain breeds [...]

Mayor Padilla receives second wave of art as the Topeka’s art initiative continues

info2022-09-09T07:08:16-05:00September 9th, 2022|

You may have seen some of the art in City Hall, but now it has a new home. The Mayor's Art Initiative in Topeka wrapped up its first showing on Wednesday. Art that was displayed in Mayor Mike Padilla's office is now on display at 785 Arts on 6th Avenue. Some of the artists attended to receive recognition and engage with the public. "It's a good way to get exposure for many artists who don't have an opportunity to be in a gallery otherwise," 785 Arts Gallerist Lisa LaRue-Baker. "This might give them a break into the art world in Topeka." [...]

Leawood Foundation raising funds for permanent restrooms on city trails

info2022-09-09T00:08:16-05:00September 9th, 2022|

The Leawood Foundation, an organization that funds city amenities that might not be funded by tax dollars, is working to add public restrooms along the city’s trail system. Project details: As one of the organization’s 2022 initiatives, the foundation has begun raising funds to build permanent restrooms along city trails. The foundation appears to focus specifically on adding restrooms along the Tomahawk Creek Trail first, with plans for a permanent restroom adjacent to the north lake. Source: Prairie Village Post

Labor Day Bash: Atlanta community hosts three-day celebration

info2022-09-09T07:11:13-05:00September 9th, 2022|

The 137th annual Labor Day Celebration, “Sweet Home Atlanta,” was last weekend, and visitors to Atlanta on Monday started lining up on Main Street about 9 a.m. to get a good spot for watching the annual parade scheduled to begin at 10:30, just after the kiddie parade. ... The main parade began at the baseball field at 10:30 and lasted until about 11:15. There were 32 entries that signed up for judging plus the Central High School band, along with assorted fire engines and others who arrived too late to be judged. Eight classic and antique trucks and cars were also [...]

Scott City looks at reducing fee for produce vendors

info2022-09-08T17:13:04-05:00September 8th, 2022|

How many watermelon or ears of corn must one sell to cover the City of Scott City’s vendor fee? City council members are in general agreement the answer is “too many,” which is why they are looking at the prospect of waiving that fee for individuals selling farm and garden produce. Police Chief David Post expressed concern during Tuesday’s council meeting that the current vendor fee seems excessive.” Those who sell produce are currently required to pay a $25 fee, plus $50 for a background check. He agreed that vendor permits should be required in certain situations, but said, “Since this [...]

South Hutchinson residents might see their water rates increase soon

info2022-09-08T15:51:40-05:00September 8th, 2022|

South Hutchinson residents may see a rise in their water rates next year after the city council agreed to review the city’s ordinance establishing monthly rates. City Administrator Joseph Turner contends language in the ordinance has been misinterpreted since at least May 2017, when the city adopted its current rate schedule, and perhaps going back as far as 20 years. Turner argues the ordinance sets both a monthly service fee and a per gallon user fee with a minimum charge but that residents have been only paying the user fee. Source: Hutch News

Municipal Bond Trends for September 7, 2022

info2022-09-08T07:26:27-05:00September 8th, 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 and Beth Warren.

Topeka temporarily repeals residency requirement it’s had since the early 1980s

info2022-09-08T07:25:07-05:00September 8th, 2022|

Topeka's city government is rescinding, at least for the next five years, the residency requirement it's had in place since the early 1980s.The Topeka City Council voted 7-2 Tuesday evening to approve an ordinance taking that step, which is aimed at increasing the city's pool of potential workers at a time when high-quality employees have been hard to find. The ordinance OK'd Tuesday arranges for the repeal to expire on Dec. 31, 2027, unless the mayor and council vote to extend it beyond then. Source: CJonline