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Playground turns into ninja course
This spring, the dream of a new “ninja warrior” style obstacle course became a reality. Five years ago, the sixth-grade student government organization at Inman Elementary School proposed getting playground equipment similar to the television show “American Ninja Warrior.” Fundraisers,…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 12, 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.
New pickleball courts coming to Pittsburg this summer
Pickleball, a fun combination of badminton, ping-pong, and tennis, has made its way to Pittsburg. Given its newfound popularity, the west tennis courts by Four Oaks Golf Course will be made into six new Pickleball Courts. Toby Book, Pittsburg Parks…
Riley, Pottawatomie County fire officials remain vigilant as fire danger continues
A new fire affecting mostly public property near Tuttle Creek Lake gave Riley County firefighters some challenges Monday. This one was in the area of Baldwin Park Road, north of University Park. Riley County issued a new disaster declaration to…
Eureka, Newton, Topeka and Valley Center join Kansas downtown revitalization program
Eureka, Newton, Topeka and Valley Center are joining a state-run program focused on the revitalization and preservation of downtown districts across Kansas. Initially launched in 1985, the Kansas Mainstreet Program has assisted dozens of communities to maintain predominantly rural downtown…
Kelly pulls plug on electric delivery devices Amazon sought to operate on Kansas sidewalks
Gov. Laura Kelly threw up a roadblock to Amazon’s request for legal authority to operate fully electric, autonomous delivery devices in Kansas. The authorization bill vetoed by the governor was approved 22-17 in the Senate and 75-47 in the House,…
Gov. Kelly vetoes local bans on plastic bags, straws
Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes a bill that would have prevented cities and counties from banning, limiting or even taxing plastic bags, straws and food containers. Kelly rejected the measure Monday after previously telling reports that she was a “major local-control…
Neosho Ridge wind turbines no longer working, raising concerns with a county official
Liberty Utilities’ ‘Neosho Ridge’ Wind Farm in Neosho County, Kansas, is no longer working. One county commissioner says he wants to know why. Despite all the wind we’ve had recently, the turbines in Neosho County, haven’t been turning. District One…
Hiawatha Police Department receives Gold AAA Traffic Safety Award
The Hiawatha Police Department was among 35 law enforcement agencies who received AAA Kansas Community Traffic Safety Awards for 2021. The 35 agencies included 26 police departments and nine sheriff offices and the award was based on their work in…
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