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State Cornshucking Contest set for Oct. 8
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…
Johnson County Commission approves pay raise for sheriff’s deputies
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…
Emporia runway extension may provide economic boost
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…
Wichita police records problem leads to a warning from the state
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…
Around 2,000 attend Muddy River Music Festival in Atchison
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…
New exhibit celebrating 150th anniversary of KCK opens at Wyandotte County Museum
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,…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 30, 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.
Wamego goes ‘Toto-ly Gingham’ for 2022 Oztoberfest
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…
Why is Bourbon County Shrinking?
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…
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