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New jobs come to Hesston
Stanley Black & Decker, formerly Excel Industries, which manufactures Hustler-brand mowers sold nationwide, is expanding its workforce. The company aims to hire 70 employees over the next three months. Stanley Black & Decker, the world’s largest tools company and an…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 19, 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.
10-year Treasury yield jumps to 3.51%, the highest level since 2011
Treasury yields ticked higher early Monday as traders anticipate the U.S. Federal Reserve's next moves in the face of persistently high inflation. The yield on the 2-year Treasury bond rose 7 basis points to trade at 3.93% at 6:41 a.m.…
Recruiting ‘never really stops’ — Saline County schools seek backup school bus drivers
School districts in Saline County share a similar message when it comes to recruiting bus drivers — as many as they can employ, there is always room for more. While there is not a dire need for school bus drivers…
KDHE Partnership Providing Free COVID-19 Tests for All Kansas Communities
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, in partnership with The Rockefeller Foundation’s public charity, RF Catalytic Capital, and Project ACT, is now offering free at-home COVID-19 tests to households in all Kansas communities. All Kansas households can now visit…
KDOT to Receive $39.5M Over 5 Years for EV Charging Infrastructure
The Kansas Department of Transportation’s Charge Up Kansas NEVI Plan has been approved and is set to receive $39.5 million total over the next five years under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. The plan provides KDOT federal…
Why is Bourbon County Shrinking?
...the most common question I get is, “Why are we shrinking?” Many people are quick the lay the blame on any number of local factors, but... ten primary reasons from my research over the years, which are listed below: 1.…
Downtown Wichita sculptures will receive a pop of color from local artist
As many people flock to downtown Wichita for Open Streets ICT, there will be one event going on that will bring color to downtown long after this weekend. The sculptures in downtown Wichita will be receiving new decorations in the…
Wichita pours millions of dollars into fixing Century II roof
If you look at the skyline of Wichita, it's hard not to notice the round blue roof of Century II. However, in recent years that roof has fallen into disrepair. "We found flakes of the roof when we've been watering.…
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