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Remote work might boost rural Kansas
Darin Miller has been involved in remote work since before it was cool. A longtime engineer, Miller saw the evolution of the modern office space first hand, with more and more individuals electing to work-from-home. Coworking spaces were popping up…
Mulvane school board approves land purchase for future district use
After an initial search started five years ago, the Mulvane school district took action on a perceived need recently – with the school board approving a real estate purchase of 92 acres for future expansion at its Feb. 14 meeting.…
Development amendment adjusts cap to $17.2 million
Council members passed the second amended and restated development agreement with the Grata Development February 21 at their council meeting. Grata Development received rezoning approval from the Gardner City Council for a $200 million mixed-use development located at the southeast…
$5,000,000 going into Kansas infrastructure
New efforts are underway to improve Kansas infrastructure. Governor Laura Kelly recently announced more than five million dollars will be going towards improving locally owned bridges across the state. This will be part of the Kansas Local Bridge Improvement Program.…
Haven names new school district superintendent
Friday afternoon, the Haven Board of Education unanimously agreed to offer Craig Idacavage Haven USD 312's superintendent position. Idacavage said he readily accepted the position and will begin his 2022-2023 term this fall. ... Idacavage is currently the David Brewer…
Lawrence leaders to consider hiring architecture firm to help develop permanent version of downtown outdoor dining program
City leaders will soon consider hiring an architecture firm to help develop a long-term version of a program that has allowed downtown businesses to construct patios and outdoor dining areas in parking stalls during the coronavirus pandemic. As part of…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 25, 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.
Madison advances water, sewer plant backup plans
The Madison City Council faced a fuel question Friday afternoon: propane, natural gas or diesel? “I don’t think we want diesel,” Council member Earl Murphy said during a special meeting,. “It doesn’t keep in storage.” The rest of the council…
WPD Launches Campaign Focusing on Social Media Drug Sales Among Juveniles
The Wichita Police Department’s Juvenile Intervention Unit has launched a social media campaign to bring awareness of drug sales by juveniles via social media. Officer Alex Avendano with the JIU created a video (below) highlighting the campaign’s focus, which it…
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