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Galena Police recognized and awarded
A Southeast Kansas community is giving back to its local law enforcement. While many law enforcement agencies across the country have seen difficulties in recruiting and retaining officers -- the city wants to show it's behind the police department. "It's…
Kansas fire departments facing volunteer shortage
Many organizations throughout the U.S. are getting used to staffing issues, but here in Kansas, there's one in particular that can't afford shortages - the fire department. Specifically, volunteer firefighters are hard to find. Russel Stuckey, the Riley County Emergency…
Main Street in downtown Parsons achieves full occupancy
Main Street in downtown Parsons is now at 100% occupancy. “I think it’s astounding,” said Mayor Leland Crooks. “... I’d be willing to bet that you can’t find another city in the state that can make that claim. Maybe not…
Labette County K-9 deputy to retire because of health problems
Gustaw, a 5-year-old Dutch shepherd and K-9 deputy for the Labette County Sheriff’s Office, will be retired in the near future because of his health. Gustaw (pronounced Gustav) began work with the sheriff’s office at age 2 on Dec. 17,…
Shawnee co-living ban garners national scrutiny
A recent Shawnee City Council decision to ban “co-living” arrangements has drawn accusations of classism, racism and a callous disregard for the people struggling to afford homes and apartments in Johnson County. ... But Shawnee councilmembers pushed back forcefully this week,…
Rebuilding Andover: How supply chain issues may disrupt tornado recovery
Aside from a handful of places along one section of U.S. 54, the majority of Andover's business community was safe from the tornado's destructive path on April 29. "It's been a whirlwind, a lot of emotional ups and down, let me…
Breastfeeding bench placed in City of Burden park
The City of Burden park has a new feature – a bench that will help families, specifically breastfeeding moms. In 2018, the Breastfeeding Advocates of Cowley County (BACC) received a grant from the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition for the design, construction,…
15 years after the deadly tornado in Greensburg, what remains vital is community
It's spring, so residents of Greensburg are getting a little on edge. “You’re so excited for spring, the flowers and gardens,” said Greensburg resident Erica Goodman, owner of Where'Dya Find That Antiques on South Main Street. “Yet storms come with…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 2, 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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