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KSDE approves Redesign Project Launch for Columbus High School
This month, the Kansas State Board of Education approved nine schools in seven districts to be a part of the “Kansas can redesign project plan” for the current school year. One of those schools approved–was Columbus high school. “The approval…
FLY MHK: Manhattan City Commission to see final plans for $47.2 million runway project
The Manhattan City Commission is taking a look at the final plans for a $47.2 million runway reconstruction project at the Manhattan Regional Airport. ... The City of Manhattan is expected to pay $4.4 million for the runway. More than…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 15, 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.
Four months after unanimous rejection, OP planners recommend revised Lux Senior Living proposal
In a complete reversal from an October rejection, the Overland Park Planning Commission unanimously agreed Monday to recommend approval of a rezoning request to create The Lux Senior Living, an apartment complex for active adults over 55, at the northwest…
School district outlines plan to spend final $2 million of bond funds
With a majority of the Derby school bond projects having been completed, Burke Jones, Derby Public Schools Director of Operations proposed some additional projects to the Board of Education. Those ideas centered on how to spend the remaining $2 million…
Pottawatomie County moves forward to force clean up of property near St. George
Pottawatomie County commissioners are submitting paperwork to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment toward cleaning up some waste build up on a property near St. George. County Sanitarian Scott Schwinn told commissioners Monday he’s received complaints about the property…
U.S. 10-year yield rises above 2% after Bullard says Fed needs to act faster to fight inflation
U.S. Treasury yields were steady on Monday with investors evaluated safe-haven assets amid the escalated geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note was flat at 1.961% at around 8 a.m. ET. The benchmark…
A new wave of major Kansas City area school districts dropping COVID mask mandates
A new wave of school districts throughout the Kansas City metro this week dropped mask mandates as COVID-19 cases fall. They include the Blue Valley and Shawnee Mission districts in Johnson County and the Independence and North Kansas City districts…
Wildfires fanned by high winds force evacuations in Reno, Butler counties
Grass wildfires in both Reno and Butler county have triggered evacuations as authorities work to contain the spread, according to social media posts. Butler County Emergency Communications says there is fire in the area of northwest Highway 196 and northwest…
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