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Municipal Bond Trends for July 8, 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.
Hillsboro youth working and playing in the garden
The Hillsboro Elementary Community Garden Club has been having fun while working hard on cleaning up the garden and harvesting all the growing vegetables. They have been giving away a lot of fresh veggies to community members. “Thank you so…
Grant allows low-income people to get free rides in Harvey County
People with low incomes can breathe a little easier for a while because they can apply for taxi ride aid through the Harvey County Department on Aging. That’s thanks to a grant from the Newton Community Foundation Impact Fund, according…
Local Law Enforcement to Hold Town Hall on Fentanyl Crisis Thurs. July 14th
Wichita Police, The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office and Drug Enforcement Administration will be holding a town hall meeting next Thursday, July 14th to discuss the fentanyl crisis in Wichita. The event is free and open to the public. It will…
Voter registration resumes for city of Atchison residents
All citizens residing in Atchison County, including residents of the City of Atchison, may still register to vote in the primary election on August 2, 2022. Registration will close on July 12, 2022. Following guidance from the Kansas Secretary of…
First 50 daily pool passes free every day through July 31 in Holton
Two local businesses have offered to cover the first 50 admission fees on Wednesdays and Thursdays through the end of July at Holton’s municipal swimming pool in Rafters Park — and that means the first 50 people who come to…
With megaprojects on the table, De Soto simplifies zoning rules for battery manufacturers
With at least one $4 billion megaproject under serious consideration, De Soto has updated its zoning code so manufacturers in some high-tech industries can more easily win approvals for new factories in town. Depending on the area, De Soto's code…
City of Girard hosts CDL training
If you’ve ever wanted to get the training needed to operate a semi-truck, a local town is providing it. The city of Girard, Kansas is offering CDL license training to people who are interested. The city’s CDL instructor, Michael Clark,…
Frontenac Mining Days makes return to SEK community
A Southeast Kansas community is spending the weekend highlighting the city's history. Frontenac Mining Days has made its return. It's the city's annual homecoming celebration which has been going on since 1986. It took a break for a couple of…
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