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As mortgage applications pull back, lenders say housing demand still strong in Wichita metro
As inflation and interest rates rise, local residential mortgage lenders are seeing signs that the white-hot market of the last two years has started its journey to normalization. But that does not mean the housing market is screeching to a…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 13, 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.
Andover recovery committee begins work on tornado relief efforts
A long-term recovery committee has started meeting in Andover to continue relief and rebuilding efforts after the April 29th tornado. The committee will work to coordinate efforts between the City of Andover and Butler and Sedgwick Counties. The committee includes emergency management…
City of Manhattan coordinating week-long storm cleanup
Manhattan’s seen widespread tree damage following a severe storm that gusted the city with 100 mile per hour straight line winds on Saturday, June 11, prompting the city to coordinate a citywide cleanup effort beginning next Tuesday. In a similar…
What saying ‘yes’ means in Tonganoxie after Tyson rejection
Four years after fighting off a controversial chicken processing plant, the growing Leavenworth County community approved a deal with little fuss to bring in Topeka-based Hill’s Pet Nutrition with a 10-year, 100% tax abatement. The move culminates a period in…
Why small business is flourishing in Valley County, Nebraska
For heartland communities hoping to thrive, encouraging and supporting entrepreneurs can energize the local economy. Places such as Ord, Nebraska, have emerged as regional poster children for economic development. Peers such as Council Grove in Kansas are seeing green shoots…
City officials ask Columbus residents to vote “Yes” for special election
The city of Columbus is asking residents to vote "yes" on the upcoming ballot. A special election will take place on Tuesday June 14th. It will be a single issue ballot for the continuation of the city's half percent sales…
Shawnee Co moves forward with 1 solar farm, sends another back for discussion
Two conditional use permits to use land in Shawnee County for solar farms went in front of the Shawnee County Commission Monday morning with two different results. Representatives from Evergy spoke before neighbors who expressed concerns about the potential problems…
Emergency Declaration issued after GCFD battles mile-wide blaze in Finney County
The governor has issued an emergency declaration for a wildfire in Finney County Monday afternoon. Firefighters got the call around 2:20 PM that a large brush fire was located on Jennie Barker and Quarterhouse road nearing Residental structures. Upon arrival…
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