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Winfield Sears to close after nearly 20 years in business
After nearly 20 years in business, the Sears Hometown Store at 912 Main St. in Winfield will close later this year. The store, which sells appliances, tools and other equipment, is closing due to a lack of business and the…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 31, 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 city administrator Scott Lambers dies unexpectedly at age 66
Leawood City Administrator Scott Lambers died unexpectedly at his home Tuesday morning, according to news release from the city. Lambers had worked for the city of Leawood for more than 20 years, first joining the city in 2001 after working…
Total bond issuance down in May led by 70% drop in refundings
Municipal issuance dropped 9% year-over-year in May, again due to a decrease in taxable and refunding volumes amid continued market volatility and rising interest rates that dominated the front half of the month. May's $32.2 billion figure is lower than…
Derby officially designated as Purple Heart City
At the May 24 Derby City Council meeting, Mayor Randy White officially proclaimed Derby as a Purple Heart City – bolstering the city’s ties to the military community. Given the number of military veterans who call Derby home, as well…
Interim police chief wants more officers on Wichita streets, community’s help after violent weekend
A violent Memorial Day weekend in Wichita has the interim police chief wanting more officers on the streets and calling on residents to help curb the problem. Interim Wichita Police Chief Lem Moore was joined by several community leaders who…
In some rural parts of Kansas, the loss of even one foster parent leaves a huge hole
More than half the counties in the state rely on 10 or fewer families to take in foster children. Roughly one-tenth of the counties in Kansas rely on one licensed foster home each. And those relatively few families looking after…
“United We” launches Kansas women’s economic task force
If more Kansas women participated in the workforce, one study shows that Kansas could grow its economy by ten to fifteen percent by 2025. That desire for growth is part of why “United We”, a non-profit aimed at advancing women’s…
Bourbon Co plans projects in wake of grant program
Several cities in Bourbon County will be busy this summer. Along with festivals and celebrations, many will be focusing on economic development. "There's a lot of great things going on throughout the entire county, not just in Fort Scott, and…
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