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Johnson County Micro Transit and RideKC earn national transit system of the year award
Johnson County’s Micro Transit and RideKC were just awarded one of the highest awards a transit agency can receive. Friday, July 15, the American Public Transportation Association announced RideKC won the outstanding public transportation system achievement award for more than…
Wichita board to hear debate on breeder ban for pet stores selling cats and dogs
Wichita’s Animal Control Advisory Board will resume community debate Wednesday on whether to recommend a city-wide ban on pet stores selling dogs and cats from breeders. At stake is whether Wichita’s two Petland stores should be allowed to keep their…
South Hutch opens hurdles for IdeaTek expansion
Some “creative financing” on the part of the city of South Hutchinson will assist internet provider IdeaTek in bringing its highspeed fiber-optic service to the community of 2,500. The South Hutchinson City Council approved a couple of actions on Monday…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 19, 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.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Funding for Murals in 14 Rural Communities
Governor Laura Kelly today announced 14 communities will receive funding through the Office of Rural Prosperity’s Rural Mural and Public Art grant program. The $90,000 in grants enables communities with fewer than 10,000 residents to create new murals and public…
Localities aim to turn federal money into major road investments
Local governments plan to spend the majority of their Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds on roads, with water and broadband projects also getting high priority. That’s according to a joint survey by the National League of Cities and Polco,…
Kendal Francis earns international credentials
Great Bend City Administrator Kendal Francis recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Francis is one of over 1,300 local government management professionals, worldwide, currently holding credentials through the ICMA Credentialing Program. ... To…
Lawrence to further discuss possible ban or fees for single-use plastic bags
City leaders indicated Tuesday that they are interested in further discussing regulations on single-use plastic bags, with the idea of an outright ban or a fee remaining on the table. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission…
2022 edition of largest custom car show in the world back in Salina
More than 2,000 custom cars from the East and West Coasts, and plenty of places between, will cruise into Salina next week for the 2022 edition of the Leadsled Spectacular. Kustom Kemps of America (KKOA), the largest and oldest custom…
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