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Municipal Bond Trends for September 6, 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.
Hesston bond issue passes by a hair
Every vote mattered for the Hesston Bond issue, which passed by 11 votes. The Harvey County Canvassing Board (Randy Hague, Chip Westfall, Don Schroeder) certified the bond election and results at a (September) 6 meeting. At the meeting, the board…
Overland Park new incentive program to recruit snow crews with cash
The city of Overland Park is launching a new incentive to recruit snow crews for the upcoming winter season. During the 2022-23 snow season, crews will receive some extra money for every winter weather event after which they help clear…
Shawnee Mission North turns 100 this week
Shawnee Mission North High School students, staff and alumni are set to celebrate the school’s 100th anniversary over the course of three days later this week, which marks the official centenary for what is believed to be Johnson County’s oldest functioning high…
Haysville USD 261 hosts new community retreat
Ahead of the 2022-2023 school year, Haysville Public Schools hosted a new community retreat at the start of August to share about how the district conducts its business. Roughly 80 people attended the retreat, held at Campus High School. Kansas…
Residency requirements for City of Topeka employees amended
The Topeka City Council voted to change the residency requirements for employees of the capital city. City employees are now required to live in the state of Kansas while department directors and judges must live in Shawnee County. The city…
Johnson County adds $610K to hazardous waste recycling project
Johnson County will allocate additional funds toward creating a new hazardous waste recycling center. The Household Hazardous Waste Facility (HHWF) project was approved by the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) as part of the 2022 budget. The $3…
We’re running out of water
Aquifers are being depleted by irrigation. Reservoirs are filling with settlement. Fertilizer runoff is contamination water and feeding toxic algae. Kansas water experts provided lawmakers a sobering overview of quantity and quality issues facing all areas of the state. While…
Honoring farmers in Haven
Understanding the backbone of Haven is in its agriculture. Jake Feil, who runs a goat operation, set out to beautify Main Street with a mural honoring the town’s farmers. Last week, the mural was completed, adding another large artwork to…
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