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Despite missing councilman, Johnson County mayor appoints new leader amid controversy
The beleaguered Spring Hill City Council appointed a new member Thursday night over the objections of a councilman who has vanished from the public eye in a failed bid to thwart the move. New Councilman Chad Young was appointed after…
Manhattan Levee upgrades to cost nearly $30 million
The City of Manhattan and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are getting ready to start a nearly $30 million construction project to upgrade the Manhattan Levee. The levee system is 6.2 miles long and protects around 7,600 people and…
Shortages in qualified police officers impact local departments
Rural police departments in Kansas are feeling the pinch of staffing shortages. Many rural communities have found it difficult to find enough officers to keep a full roster of employees. According to the National Police Foundation, which conducted a national…
Over 1,000 Wichita school workers out because of COVID-19
More than 1,000 staff members in the state's largest school district are in quarantine because of COVID-19, but currently all Wichita schools are open. The Wichita Eagle reports that district records show that nearly 14% of the school district's staff…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 28, 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.
Johnson County Charter Commission recommends no changes after fielding some hot-button proposals
The Johnson County Charter Commission decided in a meeting Wednesday to wrap up its work next month leaving the county’s governing document pretty much as is. With their last votes on substantive issues, commissioners confirmed that no changes will be…
Garden Plain hires first city administrator
Brian Gartland has been selected as the City Administrator of City of Garden, Plain Kansas. Brian will serve as the City's inaugural administrator to lead the community through strategic growth. About his new role, Brian says, “Together we will continue…
These five large Johnson County projects could take center stage in 2022
Although several coming downtown Kansas City developments might garner brighter spotlights, few can compare to the sheer magnitude of some coming down the pike across the state border — at least, if they deliver on the full mixes of uses…
Efforts move to establish art district in Downtown Pittsburg
The art scene has always been strong in the City of Pittsburg, exploding in recent years. Now a new movement is underway to use that art to develop the community. "Here recently we've had a wonderful movement of artists in…
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