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Johnson County wants homeowners to destroy their Bradford pear trees — Here’s why
Let’s talk about very hungry caterpillars. In Kansas and Missouri, they face an increasingly difficult time finding things to eat. That’s making it ever harder for butterflies and moths to survive. Their populations are shrinking, especially in the Midwest, and the birds…
Auburn-Washburn Voters: School Yes, Pool No
Andrew Howell, Shawnee County Election Commissioner, has announced the unofficial results for the USD 437 Mail Ballot election, which closed Tuesday at noon. Question 1, pertaining to the issuance of general obligation bonds for the construction of a middle school,…
Emerging Leaders panel says downtown Wichita progress can’t afford to slow down
Downtown Wichita has made major strides, but now is not the time to slow down. That theme jumped out during a panel discussion Tuesday at the Kansas Leadership Center, as local figures in economic development and real estate spoke to…
Mayor launches Seven Days of Kindness for UG employees
Unified Government CEO and Mayor Tyrone A. Garner issued a proclamation on Thursday, April 7, for the Seven Days of Kindness for Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas. A regional campaign with activities running April 13 through April 24, the…
Muni Bond Boom Is Sputtering as Interest Rates Rise
Rising interest rates are threatening the municipal-bond boom on Wall Street, leaving governments less willing to borrow and households less willing to invest in the $4 trillion market. Bond issuance by state and local governments dropped 8% in the first…
Consumer prices rose 8.5% in March, slightly hotter than expected and the highest since 1981
Prices that consumers pay on everyday items surged in March to their highest levels since the early days of the Reagan administration, according to Labor Department data released Tuesday. The consumer price index, which measures a wide-ranging basket of goods…
Market Closing: Oxford grocery-store owners cite high costs
Nearly 16 months ago, in December 2020, the Oxford Hometown Market reopened under the ownership of Beau and Stacie Gilliland. They felt the people in Oxford and surrounding area had a need for a grocery store. Now, the store will…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 11, 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.
Girard Library install solar projects
A southeast Kansas library is working to take a modern approach with it's newest project. Several new additions have been installed at the Girard Public Library. It includes an LED sign to display library activities and two solar powered benches…
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