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Wichita City Council strikes new deal with tow companies, sets up repayment plan
The city of Wichita struck a compromise with three towing companies on Wednesday that avoids rate increases for people whose cars are impounded by police. The City Council also approved an ordinance that would allow economically disadvantaged people to get…
Lenexa approves special taxing district, grant to convert former Kohl’s into furniture store
Calling it a “win-win,” for the company and the city, the Lenexa City Council last week gave unanimous approval to a special taxing district and economic development grant that will help developers convert the former Kohl’s department store into Living Spaces,…
Waterville gets electric vehicle charging station — first in county
Waterville recently became home to an electric vehicle charging station thanks to the Kansas Power Pool. The power pool, provider of electricity to the city of Waterville, installed the station on the east side of Kansas Street across the street…
Pott County once again tables permits for two rural tourism projects
For several weeks, the Pottawatomie County commissioners have been mulling over whether to approve two rural tourism conditional use permits. The commissioners are new to the process of approving or denying CUPs, as this is something that previously was done…
Nearly a third of Manhattan’s road in ‘poor’ or worse condition
About 32% of city roads are in “poor” or worse condition, according to the city government’s pavement condition findings. This puts the city’s roads in worse condition than they were in 2017, when a sales tax intended to repair them…
USD 258 passes bond issue in special election
A bond issue for USD 258 passed by a resounding margin Tuesday night. Unofficially, a total of 381 ballots were cast for the special election, with more than 67 percent of the vote in favor of the $17.45 million bond…
Judge: Lawrence strip club violating city code
A judge has ruled that a longtime Lawrence strip club has been operating illegally under city code and has issued an order permanently prohibiting the club from doing business at its current location. In a lawsuit filed Feb. 2 in…
State-ordered sales tax collection refunds cut into Hutchinson, Reno County May receipts
State Revenue officials say sales tax refunds authorized by the Kansas Department of Revenue’s Audit Division required all municipalities in Reno County to take a hit in sales tax receipts for May. Additional details on those refunds, including how much…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 24, 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.
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