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Nickerson aims to revitalize the high school library
With encyclopedias from the 1960s and other literature students have not checked out in decades, the Nickerson High School Library aims to renovate the space into a student-focused location, including a coffee shop and a new “student union” feel. This…
Topeka sees rise in number of authorized fireworks vendors
Local residents hoping to paint the sky this Independence Day have an increased number of places at which to buy fireworks. Licenses to peddle pyrotechnics have been issued for 50 sites in Topeka and Shawnee County, up from 47 last…
Harvey County discusses wind farm possibility
Planning and Zoning Director Karen Rothe updated the Board of Harvey County Commissioners on Tuesday about Next Era Energy’s plans to develop wind energy in the county. Rothe said the planning commission met June 7 to look over the regulations…
Hutchinson councilwoman wants to allow more backyard chickens
Just three months after the city updated its regulations on keeping animals on residential property, Hutchinson City Councilwoman Sarah Bagwell suggested Tuesday significantly loosening rules for backyard poultry. “I want an agenda item to have an ordinance change to let…
Hutchinson approves new law enforcement contracts with the Reno County
The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday approved amendments to a few contracts it has with Reno County on shared costs of operating the Law Enforcement Center and E-911 Emergency Communications in response to disputes that surfaced last year. ... The primary…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 22, 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.
Downtown Pittsburg may soon be on the National Registry
The City of Pittsburg is looking towards its past to potentially benefit its future. The city has received a $16,000 Historic Preservation Fund Grant through the National Park Service to help with an upcoming survey. It will focus on collecting…
City of Pittsburg partners with PSU for economic analysis
The City of Pittsburg will continue to receive help from Pitt State when it comes to analyzing the local economy. The Kelce College of Business will be conducting an economic research project for the city. It's something that's been done…
Powell tells Congress the Fed is ‘strongly committed’ on inflation, notes recession is a ‘possibility’
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told congressional lawmakers Wednesday that the central bank is determined to bringing down inflation and has the ability to make that happen. "At the Fed, we understand the hardship high inflation is causing. We are…
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