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Municipal Bond Trends for November 29, 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.
TopGolf Wichita to Open on Friday
Topgolf will open its second Kansas location in east Wichita location on Friday. The two-level entertainment venue will have 52 climate-controlled outdoor hitting bays along with Topgolf’s Toptracer technology, a 9-hole miniature golf course, a full-service restaurant and bar, outdoor…
Commissioners agree not to sign moratorium
The Jackson County Commissioners have agreed not to sign an 18-month moratorium that would temporarily ban applications or permit requests for commercial solar and wind energy projects in the county. In lieu of a moratorium, the commissioners, on a 3-0…
McPherson to host building code webinar
The City of McPherson, along with the Building Code College, on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, will host a continuing education webinar on contractor codes. The webinar will cover the provision of the 2018 International Residential Building Code and will run…
Paige Jones dreamed of working and living in a small town
Recent visitors to Sedgwick’s City Hall may have noticed the new face. Paige Jones started as the city’s Utility Clerk on Oct. 31. Yes, her first day of work was on Halloween. That weekend also marked Jones’ first anniversary of…
‘I’m thrilled to be here’: Wichita police chief focusing on improving community relations
There is a new Chief in town. Joseph Sullivan has officially reported for duty and we sat down with him one-on-one to discuss what plans he has for the department. Sullivan comes to Wichita after recently serving as deputy police…
For Fredonia’s rising Sauage Fest, word play adds to the fun
One doesn’t need to look hard to find a zany festival in Kansas. Lucas has the Adam’s Apple Festival. Because, you know, the town is home to S.P. Dinsmoor’s historic Garden of Eden. Elk Falls celebrates its outhouses each year with a…
Overland Park ramps up efforts to cut down damaged ash trees
Overland Park plans to cut down hundreds of ash trees throughout the city next year as it ramps up efforts at countering the impacts of the emerald ash borer. The city is set to start a large-scale ash street tree…
How Google introduced an international student to Hutchinson
The City of Hutchinson and Hutchinson Community College (HCC) have Google to thank for introducing Reno County to international student Felipe Trautmann. Trautmann, 22, was born in Brazil but spent the majority of his youth in Spain. "I have always…
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