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SE Kansas schools band together for Parsons Fire Dept.
Two southeast Kansas schools are uniting to help their local fire department. Students from Labette Community College and Parsons High School have constructed a fire training box -- made from an old shipping container. They did so after the Parsons…
Columbus Schools awarded Waste Tire Grant
A southeast Kansas school district is making things more accessible for its students. The Columbus School District has been named one of the recipients for the 2022 Waste Tire Grant. It's an annual award from the Kansas Department of Health…
Topeka finishes cleaning up “Tent City”
The City of Topeka has finished its clean-up efforts at a large homeless camp as of Wednesday. The city began to clear out "Tent City" on Tuesday for public health and safety reasons. City of Topeka Director of Communications, Gretchen…
Riley County seeks input from residents on healthcare
Riley County is hosting several public meetings during April and May for residents to share their perspectives on healthcare, financial resources and neighborhood environments. Officials said the discussion will help guide the top priorities for health in Riley County for…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 6, 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.
Fed’s Patrick Harker is ‘acutely concerned’ about inflation, sees ‘deliberate’ rate hikes
Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Patrick Harker joined the chorus of central bankers warning about inflation and the interest rate hikes needed to control rising prices. In remarks Wednesday, the policymaker said he is worried about an inflation rate running at…
Johnson County will reconsider solar farm rules that are among the strictest in the country
After a four-hour public hearing of speakers solidly in support of solar energy development, the Johnson County Commission voted to send proposed solar farm regulations back to the county planning commission with suggestions that would make them less restrictive. The…
Emergency rental assistance still available; guidelines changed to help more Kansans at risk for eviction
The Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance program is accepting applications for rent, utility and internet assistance from tenants and landlords who have experienced financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Known as KERA, recent updates have allowed the state to serve more…
Manhattan overturns Historic Resource Board’s denial of Museum of Art and Light
Manhattan city commissioners on Tuesday approved moving forward with the Museum of Art and Light project despite questions emerging about its impact on historic aspects of downtown. The commission unanimously overturned the Historic Resources Board’s denial of the planned museum.…
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