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Statewide Survey yields interesting facts about growth of cities in Kansas
Atchison interim City Manager Justin Pregont hosted an event in December with a group of other city managers heard first-hand about the survey taken and the market analysis for specific areas of Kansas. Kansas will face housing challenges and opportunities…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 3, 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.
Manhattan Fire Department seeking student firefighters
Applications are now being accepted for the Manhattan Fire Department’s student firefighter program. The program is open to college students 18 and older attending K-State, MATC or Manhattan Christian College. Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Almes likens the program to a…
Karlin to retire from USD 457 at the end of the school year
Steve Karlin, USD 457 superintendent, will retire at the end of the 2021-22 school year. Karlin has been the superintendent since 2015 and employed with the district since 1988. Karlin said now is the right time for him to retire,…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 2, 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.
Jennifer Martin, Lenexa City Clerk
A professionally trained flute player and a dedicated employee, Jennifer Martin joined the City of Lenexa in 2000 as a customer service representative in the community development department, knowing very little about government or construction. “But, I did know how…
New Derby council members get crash course in STAR bonds
With a proposal for a new STAR bond project (featuring a man-made lagoon and beach activities) still on the table, and three new members joining the Derby City Council at the start of January, City Manager Kiel Mangus presented an…
Miami County mayors come together for city-county summit
A Jan. 19 city-county summit provided an opportunity to bring the new mayors of Paola, Osawatomie, Louisburg and Spring Hill together in one room. Commission chairman Rob Roberts and vice chairman Tyler Vaughan presented gavels to Paola mayor Leigh House,…
Wamego school district selects McKim as superintendent
The Wamego school board on Monday night announced Rob McKim as the new superintendent of schools beginning July 1 ... McKim is currently the principal of Lansing High School in Lansing, where he has worked since 2018. According to information…
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