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City of Marion to host food and school supply drives
The City of Marion is celebrating Public Power week by hosting a food Drive and a Teacher School Supply Drive. Bring items to Margo Yates at the city office and enter the drawing for a chance to receive $25 off…
Inflation increased 0.4% in September, more than expected despite rate hikes
Prices consumers pay for a wide variety of goods and services rose more than expected in September as inflation pressures continued to weigh on the U.S. economy. The consumer price index for the month increased 0.4% for the month, more…
Hutchinson, Reno County shatter sales tax records with October receipts
The city of Hutchinson and Reno County both shattered all-time sales tax records with their latest receipts. Local officials indicated they had not reviewed the figures in detail, so they couldn’t comment on why. However, it’s likely that higher prices…
USDA Invests $1.25 Million to Improve Health Care in Three Kansas Communities
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Kansas State Director Christy Davis today announced that USDA is awarding $1,255,209 million in grants to improve health care facilities in three Kansas communities. These grants will help rural health care facilities expand…
Boom! Street Art and Mural Festival underway in Salina
Anyone visiting downtown Salina this week has the opportunity to see art in action as work for the Boom! Street Art and Mural Festival is in progress. Boom is part of the Salina Kanvas Project, and by the end of…
Salina schools can have Narcan
The USD 305 Board of Education approved a policy change Tuesday that will allow the district to possess and administer a drug used to counteract opioid overdose. Naloxone, better known as Narcan, is known to be effective when administered to…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 12, 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.
Fed officials expect higher rates to stay in place, meeting minutes show
Federal Reserve officials have been surprised at the pace of inflation and indicated at their last meeting that they expect higher interest rates to remain in place until prices come down, according to minutes released Wednesday from the central bank's…
Sedgwick County to support Wichita application for rail traffic study
Sedgwick County commissioners have agreed to support the City of Wichita in a grant application for a study of rail traffic that has caused delays along a major north side corridor. The Wichita City Council has approved a grant application…
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