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Hope in a Desert: Be Filled of South Topeka tries to put resources back into Montara
The Montara community of Topeka once served as base housing for Forbes Field when the U.S. Air Force owned the land. Now, the area is home to Shawnee County residents, or about 430 households. It’s also a desert. The area…
Finney County discusses possible blackbird mitigation program
Possible future mitigation of various blackbirds and other nuisance bird species was discussed at Monday’s Finney County Commission meeting. Blackbirds and other species include European starlings, common grackles, great-tailed grackle, red-winged blackbirds, American crown, Eurasian collared dove and pigeons. Commissioner…
Scootin’ Along: New scooters hit Ark City but raise concerns
Electric-powered scooters have been flying here and there in Arkansas City in recent days. The Bird company, which promotes the devices as a safe and climate-friendly alternative to vehicles, brought a fleet of its scooters to town. But they are…
Electric scooter company Bird looking to expand to Salina
Electric scooters could be on their way to Salina in the near future after a company that offers the service made a presentation to the City Commission Monday. Bird, the transportation company that operates electric scooter-share programs in places around…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 4, 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.
Fed raises rates by half a percentage point — the biggest hike in two decades — to fight inflation
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point as the most aggressive step yet in its battle against generational highs in inflation. Along with the move higher in rates, the central bank indicated…
Sedgwick County extends local disaster declaration for April 29th tornado
Sedgwick County commissioners have voted to extend the local disaster emergency declaration for the April 29th tornado that left destruction from the southeast part of the county into western Butler County. Commissioners were told that the initial declaration issued…
Andover issues guidelines for building repair work
In response to the tornado event on April 29, 2022, the City of Andover Community Development Department has conducted Damage Assessment of over 180 structures to determine the level of damage caused by the storm. All structures were given a…
Hillsboro sets rules for container homes
Hillsboro city council members approved a process Tuesday for development of alternative construction homes, such as a container housing development planned for the north side of 3rd St. Under the plan, a developer would need to present the planning commission…
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