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‘Starting over with vision’: steering committee identifies priorities for development code update
The ability to create denser neighborhoods that allow commercial and other uses are among the priorities of a steering committee working to update the city’s land development code. The Land Development Code Update Steering Committee had its first meeting Wednesday…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 31, 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’s Mester sees benchmark rate above 4% and no cuts at least through 2023
Cleveland Federal Reserve President Loretta Mester said Wednesday she sees interest rates rising considerably higher before the central bank can ease off in its fight against inflation. Mester, a voting member this year of the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee,…
Conference in Wichita this week explores affordable housing in Kansas
The Kansas Housing Conference returned this week to its first in-person gathering since before the Covid-19 pandemic — and a lot has changed in the housing market the last two years. "This is a really pivotal time for us in our…
Wichita chosen as site for national youth soccer event
The U.S. Youth Soccer organization has announced that Wichita will be the host site for the National President’s Cup competition in 2023. The event will attract over 2,000 athletes, coaches, officials and fans to Wichita. It will be held from July…
Hesston voters say yes, Rose Hill voters say no to school bond issues
Voters in Hesston have narrowly approved a school bond issue for over $33.4 million, while voters in Rose Hill defeated a $19 million bond issue. In Tuesday’s election, the Hesston bond issue was approved with 790 yes votes to 780…
Girard receives grant to make city more accessible
The City of Girard is about to make its community more accessible. It's received a $75,000 Pathways Grant from Kansas Blue Cross Blue Shield. The money will be used to help cover the design costs for a new sidewalk construction…
Firms seek grants to expand broadband service in county
Proposed broadband expansions in Miami County accounted for nine of the 118 grant applications the state received for the second phase of its capital projects grant fund for broadband infrastructure expansion statewide. Gov. Laura Kelly announced in mid-July that more…
Rebuild of tornado-ravaged Andover YMCA targeted to finish in 2024
Closed since it was struck by a destructive EF-3 tornado on April 29, the Andover YMCA branch will be rebuilt "better than ever," said Ron McMahon, CEO of the Greater Wichita YMCA. "The whole thing will be redone — every…
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