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Masks now optional in Johnson County schools
Last week, the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners lifted a countywide public health order requiring masks in all K-6 schools. That order was originally set to expire in May, but with new COVID-19 cases dropping sharply, the board acted to rescind…
Rising Rates Hit Municipal Bonds
Municipal-bond investors spent more than a decade fretting about state and local government finances. Now they are worried about interest rates. Municipal budgets are in far better shape than during the aftermath of the 2007-09 financial crisis or the early-Covid…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 18, 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.
Kansas City, Kansas, mayor shares goals and frustrations two months into his term
Tyrone Garner, former Kansas City, Kansas Deputy police chief was sworn in as mayor/CEO of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, on December 13, 2021. When asked about the on-going federal investigation into misconduct by the…
Historic Larned Opera House to be demolished
More than a century-old opera house in western Kansas is about to be obsolete. Larned officials say the building is a danger to public safety. The Larned Opera House sets on the corner of Fourth Street and Broadway. "This guy…
Kansas is looking to develop its agriculture industry
The Kansas Department of Agriculture has launched its second Agriculture Workforce Needs Assessment Survey. This is through a partnership with the Department of Agriculture Economics at Kansas State University. The survey is designed to help find current and future needs…
Parsons gets first look at future veterans memorial
People are getting their first look at a new memorial coming to Parsons. The first rough drafts have been completed for Five Pathways to Freedom veterans memorial. It's expected to be built next to the Parsons Municipal Building and will…
Hydroponic Kansas farm is thriving this winter, influencing local county schools
The winter weather can put a lot of plans on hold like school, business, or even events. But one Pittsburg business was built to grow in this, or any kind of weather --- all while making nutritious food more accessible.…
High school composting project expands within community
What started as a high school project has become a force for change across Cherokee County. Compost, the newest form of waste reduction that will soon help make some gardens bloom a little brighter. "It's something that I always wanted…
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