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Serving his city
Despite not being born or raised in Salina, Dr. Trent Davis has done as much as he can to make the city better for the people and citizens he calls neighbors in this place he’s made home for the past…
Number of people driving far above speed limit remains high
A sharp surge in people driving far above the speed limit accompanied the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kansas and surrounding states. Thousands were ticketed for going more than 100 mph. One driver doubled up, topping 200 mph. That…
Art in the Park gives ‘great day’ in downtown Garden City
Saturday was a great day for the Art in the Park. Katy Guthrie, Executive Director of Garden City Arts, which puts on the annual art festival in Stevens Park, said Saturday was a great day. It wasn’t 100 degrees outside…
3 hotel developers look at Hutchinson, 1 explores fairgrounds option
Acting on a suggestion from the Chamber, a group of investors proposing to develop a Hilton Garden Inn in Hutchinson met last week with Kansas State Fair officials to explore locating the hotel on state property near the fairgrounds. Developer…
Topeka leaders have new plan to get property owners to cut overgrown grass and weeds
Topeka's city government is preparing to significantly change its approach for dealing with overgrown grass and weeds in local neighborhoods. For decades, the city has had property maintenance employees respond to complaints and find out if grass, weeds or other…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 27, 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.
Leawood still working to clean up some large debris from this month’s tornado
Leawood is still working to clean up debris caused nearly three weeks after a tornado rolled through the city and on its path through Johnson County and other parts of the Kansas City metro.... According to Leawood Public Works director…
Manhattan takes stock of damage after stormy week
Citywide cleanup efforts moved into Area 2 (north-central/purple/State Streets) on Friday, June 24 after City crews from the Street Division and Parks Division finished picking up tree and limb debris in Area 1 (southeast/tan/Ward District) on Thursday, June 23. The…
Garden City Community College awarded $1 million for technology upgrades
Garden City Community College has been awarded $1 million in federal funding for technology upgrades. The $1 million will fund IT equipment upgrades, staff and technology to put Zoom-enabled classrooms into each of the service area high schools in the…
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