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Municipal Bond Trends for July 19, 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.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Funding for Murals in 14 Rural Communities
Governor Laura Kelly today announced 14 communities will receive funding through the Office of Rural Prosperity’s Rural Mural and Public Art grant program. The $90,000 in grants enables communities with fewer than 10,000 residents to create new murals and public…
Localities aim to turn federal money into major road investments
Local governments plan to spend the majority of their Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds on roads, with water and broadband projects also getting high priority. That’s according to a joint survey by the National League of Cities and Polco,…
Kendal Francis earns international credentials
Great Bend City Administrator Kendal Francis recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Francis is one of over 1,300 local government management professionals, worldwide, currently holding credentials through the ICMA Credentialing Program. ... To…
Lawrence to further discuss possible ban or fees for single-use plastic bags
City leaders indicated Tuesday that they are interested in further discussing regulations on single-use plastic bags, with the idea of an outright ban or a fee remaining on the table. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission…
2022 edition of largest custom car show in the world back in Salina
More than 2,000 custom cars from the East and West Coasts, and plenty of places between, will cruise into Salina next week for the 2022 edition of the Leadsled Spectacular. Kustom Kemps of America (KKOA), the largest and oldest custom…
Wind Energy Forum, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 3, 2022, Overbrook Public Library
Wind Energy Forum Climate + Energy Project invites you to hear from subject matter experts on wind energy and get your questions answered. Come and go at your convenience, hear from a variety of speakers, and enjoy the provided buffet.…
Shrine Bowl to bring thousands to Pittsburg this weekend
Residents are being asked to use extra caution this weekend when the 49th annual Kansas Shrine Bowl kicks off at 7 p.m. Saturday in Carnie Smith Stadium at Pittsburg State University. Fans, families and players representing high schools and their…
Beat the heat with free indoor activities through Sunflower Summer
Parents and families looking for a way to stay cool with these 100+ temperatures can find 90 different free activities through the Sunflower Summer app. The Kansas State Department of Education created the app to create opportunities for families to…
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