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Hiawatha places new signs honoring John McLendon
A Hiawatha native, basketball icon and Civil Rights pioneer continues to be honored in his hometown, as the City of Hiawatha has posted fresh signage recognizing the town as the birthplace of Coach John B. McLendon. A groundbreaking basketball coach…
Hutchinson residents can be part of the city’s 150th birthday photo in downtown this month
As part of the Aug. 18 festivities marking Hutchinson’s Sesquicentennial, the city has arranged for an aerial photograph of residents forming the number 150 in the center of downtown. Organizers estimate it will take about 300 people to fill the…
County questions mosquito population forecast
Is Topeka abuzz with mosquitoes? The answer is — depends on who you ask. One the side of “yes” is a new forecasting tool created through a partnership between from Google and Off!, the insect repellant. That tool says city’s…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 9, 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.
Will Wichita firefighters get a 30% pay hike?
Wichita firefighter negotiators are asking for a big pay increase. "Yes," said Ted Bush with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) local 135. "We're looking at a 30% raise across the board. That would get us to industry standards."…
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