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Lawrence moves forward with survey to ask residents how to handle and pay for sidewalk repairs
City leaders will soon ask residents their opinion about a policy that generally requires property owners to help pay for repairs to sidewalks bordering their homes and businesses unless their income qualifies them for city assistance. As part of its…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 16, 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.
The Pittsburg Aquatic Center goes to the dogs
The Pittsburg Aquatic Center is going to the dogs. The Aquatic Center opened up to canines and their families this evening (8/15). The Pittsburg Parks and Recreation hosts this event every year. It's the last night the pool will be…
Great Bend sends dog kennel zoning amendment to Planning Commission
A Great Bend couple is hoping Great Bend zoning regulations can be amended and allow them to continue operating a dog boarding kennel in their west Broadway residential neighborhood. This is a possibility after the City Council Monday night voted…
Tabor College receives $90,000 USDA Grant to promote rural entrepreneurship
Tabor College has been selected for a $90,000 Rural Business Development Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The grant, set for Aug. 1, 2022, to July 31, 2023, will provide services to Hillsboro, Marion County, and much…
After years getting trapped by parked trains and ignored, neighborhood demanding action
After years of being blocked in their homes by trains for hours on end, a small Butler County neighborhood says that no matter what they do or who they call, nothing ever changes. Now, the family is turning to KAKE…
Opening of route between Newton, Hesston a week away
Motorists will be able to drive Hesston Road (Old 81) between Newton and Hesston as soon as next week. Construction on the stretch of road has kept it closed since March. This week Harvey County stated in a release that…
Wichita passes new pilot program to boost home renovations, construction
The idea from the city's perspective is simple, by waiving these fees, leaders hope people will use that money to put back into their homes, improving property values, hopefully opening up more current homes to rent or making it easier…
Shawnee could adjust zoning to encourage more small, artisanal businesses downtown
The public thirst for handcrafted and artisanal goods has become strong enough that Shawnee officials are considering adding a new land use category in the city’s downtown and eastern gateway districts. Driving the news: The Shawnee Planning Commission Monday night unanimously…
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