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City of Emporia announces logo redesign project
A new logo is in the works for the city of Emporia, and commissioners are moving forward with two options to source a design. Beginning Aug. 1, local professionals can submit their designs for consideration on www.designcrowd.com. According to a written…
Lawrence seeking community input as part of effort to update brand and marketing
The City of Lawrence is looking for community input as part of an upcoming update to the city’s brand and marketing strategies. The city allocated $100,000 toward the effort. That includes $81,535 toward a contract with Guide Studio, with the…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 26, 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.
The Fed could surprise markets by sounding even more aggressive as economy teeters
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates by another three-quarters of a point Wednesday, and it could surprise markets by sounding even more unrelenting about tightening policy. That means the Fed would sound "hawkish," or in a…
Commerce Department, Patterson Family Foundation Team Up to Help Downtown Areas Throughout Kansas
It is a familiar sight in smaller Kansas communities throughout the state: vibrant downtown districts whose allure is somewhat diminished by one or two vacant or dilapidated buildings. In many cases, a major barrier to making these structures useful again…
Low-Cost Cities With Strong Economies Remain Attractive as Housing Market Slows (Topeka is #9 on index)
Low-cost cities with strong economies fared well in the second quarter as high prices and rising mortgage rates caused a swift slowdown in the housing market. As remote or hybrid work schedules have become more common, households are willing to…
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