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City of Olpe sees positive response during community meet and greet to introduce new community fitness park
The City of Olpe was able to gain valuable feedback and input from local residents on a planned multi-million dollar community improvement project currently in the works. The city hosted an alumni and community meet and greet inside of the…
Dodge City approves Sunday liquor sales
City commissioners in Dodge City have approved an ordinance allowing liquor and malt beverage sales on Sundays and some holidays. ... Now liquor and malt beverages can be sold from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays except for Easter.…
Paola renews modified new housing incentive program
New home construction is on the rise in Paola, and city officials want to maintain the momentum. Paola City Council members, during their Sept. 13 meeting, agreed to renew the city’s housing construction incentive program that was set to expire…
Relax on the river: Quenemo celebrates life along the Marais des Cygnes
Quenemo will be celebrating the town’s riverbank heritage with the Marais des Cygnes River Valley Festival, scheduled for 2-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The day full of fun and entertainment features historical reenactors, live music, vendors, parade, dancers, and…
Labette County explores idea of zoning
The Labette County Commission is exploring the option of zoning the entire county. The commissioners voted 2-1 to appoint people to join the Labette County Planning and Zoning Board and the Labette County Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals at…
Leawood residents will have chance to weigh in on city’s pit bull ban
Following several weeks of discussion, a divided Leawood City Council voted Monday to approve conducting a community-wide survey that asks residents to weigh in on the city’s current dangerous animals ordinance, which bans pit bulls. Leawood is the last Johnson…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 20, 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 expected to hike rates by three-quarters of a point again, but its forecast may matter most
It's not what the Federal Reserve does, but what it says it could do in the future that will be most crucial when the central bank winds down its two-day meeting Wednesday. The Fed is expected to fire off another…
Garden City launches new text messaging service
Garden City has launched a new text messaging service for residents. My GCKS will allow residents to ask questions of city officials and request services, as well as receive alerts about everything from severe weather, to roadwork and utility issues.…
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