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Chetopa beer sales on Sundays to begin in January
Chetopa residents will be able to purchase beer on Sundays in the near future. The Chetopa City Council gave its approval for the ordinance Nov. 1. Sixty-one days from now the ordinance will go into effect, so around the middle…
New National Broadband Map Offers Granular Look at Service and Gaps
The Federal Communications Commission on Friday released an initial draft of a national map showing in greater detail than ever before what locations in the country have broadband service. The move is a major step toward making sure roughly $42…
USD 383 prepares to name Eric Reid as next superintendent
The Manhattan-Ogden school board will officially consider naming assistant superintendent Eric Reid as the next superintendent. Board president Curt Herrman this week said the board would vote on the matter, which the board previously approved as a succession plan, at…
Haysville honors officer with Life Saving Award
A Haysville police officer was honored at Monday’s city council meeting with a Life Saving Award from the police department. Chief Jeff Whitfield presented the award to officer J.D. Willis. Whitfield said Willis was dispatched to back up Sedgwick County…
Argonia will soon have its own police force again
The City of Argonia will soon have its own police force again. During the Nov. 7 Argonia City Council meeting, council members made the decision to offer part-time positions to two different officers. Both potential hires are currently working in…
STAR bond projects near completion in Goddard
...the Goddard City Council recently received reports that several pieces of the city’s STAR bond project are nearing completion. Of those developments, developer Rodney Stevens notified council members that the Genesis Health Club is now open. He also expects a…
City of Wichita vs. Griffie: Constitutionality of an ordinance
The City of Wichita (City) charged Gabrielle Griffie with unlawful assembly under Wichita Municipal Code of Ordinances (W.M.O.) § 5.73.030 (2020) several days after she organized and participated in a protest on the streets of Wichita and the steps of…
Beck vs. City of Blue Rapids: Nusiances
David Lewis Beck appeals from the district court's denial of his petition for injunctive relief to prevent the City of Blue Rapids, Kansas, from removing nuisance conditions on his property. Beck asserts the district court erred in determining the conditions…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 17, 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.
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