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USDA Invests Over $5.5 Million in Community Infrastructure and Economic Development in Eight Rural Kansas Communities
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kansas Director for Rural Development Christy Davis today announced that USDA is investing $5,517,200 in loans and grants toward eight community projects across the state. “Every Kansan deserves clean water and a safe place…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 11, 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.
‘It means community’: Kansas rural development director evangelizes small-town life
When I began driving around the state for the Kansas Reflector last year, I didn’t know what to expect. I was raised and educated in Kansas, yes, but I had spent nearly 15 years away. When I returned, I worked…
Inflation expectations ease, while spending outlook tumbles, Fed consumer survey shows
Inflation expectations and the outlook for household spending growth fell sharply in September as the Federal Reserve's rate increases take hold in the U.S. economy. Consumers expect the inflation rate a year from now to be 5.4%, the lowest number…
Lenexa Mayor Boehm honored with excellence award
Lenexa Mayor Michael Boehm was honored with the E.A. Mosher Excellence in Local Government Award by the League of Kansas Municipalities during a ceremony on Oct. 10, 2022 at the Overland Park Convention Center. The E.A. Mosher Excellence in Local…
Wichita City Council approves new food and farm council
The Wichita City Council has voted unanimously to create a Wichita-Sedgwick County Food and Farm Council to help direct the implementation of a food system master plan that was adopted earlier this year by the city and the county. The…
This city in Kansas really conserves its water, but that still might not be enough to survive
While communities across the semi-arid High Plains all face their share of droughts, Hays was — and is — the only city in Kansas with more than 15,000 residents but no sustainable source of water. It’s caught in the middle.…
Fort Scott airs out pungent problem; announces November sludge cleanup
For those that live or drive through Fort Scott, Kansas, you may be aware of a sewer-like odor filling the air. KOAM’s Keri Worthen today spoke with the City to discuss what is being done to fix the pungent problem.…
Small earthquake recorded near Marion
A small earthquake was recorded early Monday morning near Marion. It happened shortly after 12 a.m. and was centered near 77 Highway and 170th St, just east of Marion County Lake. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, which recorded the…
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