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Municipal Bond Trends for March 9, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
Lawrence leaders discuss how to strengthen existing public art funding program
One of Mike Dever’s regrets from his earlier terms on the City Commission is that “I went eight years without spending money on art.” Soon, he and the rest of the City Commission could take extra steps to guarantee more…
County leaders debate role of proposed administrator
Department heads met with Riley County commissioners Thursday for the first time since officials last week announced plans to develop a county administrator position. During a 45-minute work session, the three commissioners heard concerns and suggestions from department leaders as…
Newton Rec Center runs through eight decades of activity
The Newton Recreation Center is celebrating its 80th anniversary. That’s 80 years of adults and children playing games, attending special events and using the wellness center and swimming pools to lose weight, get in shape and have fun. At least…
Volunteers, fundraising surge for Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Usually, Harvey County Big Brothers, Big Sisters is begging for mentors. This year, things are a little different. “Our waiting list is almost gone,” Rachel Bachman, who recruits volunteers to the local program, said. “It’s the best problem to have.”…
Survey leaning towards no code enforcement
Harvey County Planning and Zoning Director Karen Rothe told commissioners on March 3 that she extended the deadline for a survey about nuisance properties in Harvey County until March 31. She said nuisance properties were those with excessive trash and…
Chiefs want to be ‘world’s team,’ president says. How did they land on Olathe as their base?
The Kansas City Chiefs’ move to Olathe isn’t just about relocating its headquarters and training facility — it’s one part of the franchise’s goal of becoming the “world’s team,” Chiefs President Mark Donovan said last week. That goal involves a…
With less than 100 days to go, Johnson County’s World Cup plans are rapidly taking shape
With only a little over three months to go before the first World Cup match kicks off, one thing is becoming clear: Hosting a once-in-a-generation sports event comes with a once-in-a-generation workload. County staff provided a glimpse of that on…
What Kansas counties are hoping to attract a new nuclear power plant?
An energy company is scouting out potential sites in Kansas to house a new nuclear reactor, and many county officials are eager to give it a home. Energy company TerraPower is working to identify a location in the Sunflower State…
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