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Municipal Bond Trends for April 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.
Hutchinson library director stays on the roof until 800 books are checked out
Prepared with a windbreaker, a thermos full of coffee, snacks and two library books, director Gregg Wamsley placed his warm knit hat on his head and sat down on his most comfortable outdoor chair at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning on…
Hutchinson labor market remains tight, labor fair entrants broke records
A job fair at Hutchinson Community College Thursday smashed previous participation records by employers looking for help as the local and regional labor markets remain extremely tight. “We have at least 155 employers signed up,” said Dave Mullins, Director of…
Topeka Police Chief Bryan Wheeles shares challenges and seeks sense of direction from community
Topeka Police Chief Bryan Wheeles is no stranger to the community. He has lived and worked in the capital city for 28 years, hired to the Topeka Police Department straight out of college in 1994. Since then, he has worked…
Lawrence takes initial step toward reconsidering policy that requires most homeowners to pay for sidewalk repairs
After being in place three years, a controversial policy that generally requires property owners to pay for repairs to sidewalks bordering their homes and businesses could potentially see some changes. Though clear differences of opinion existed among the Lawrence City…
Governor announces $13.2M for public transit
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly came to OCCK in Salina Thursday to announce more than $13.2 million of funding for 48 public transit projects across the state. Transit agencies in Kansas, including OCCK, will receive funding as part of the Access,…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 7, 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.
At this year’s Overland Park Farmers’ Market, shoppers have plenty of room to move
If you’re looking for the Overland Park Farmers Market this year, it’s moving back to its usual spot. The market’s 85 vendors will set up shop for the Saturday market April 16 at 7950 Marty St. to start the market’s…
Say goodbye to one “road diet”: In this JoCo city, an experiment got mixed reviews
Late last fall, Shawnee put the downtown stretch of Johnson Drive on a “road diet,” halving the number of through traffic lanes, creating a dedicated turn lane in the middle and adding 19 parking spots. It was an experiment that…
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