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Emporia considers new water tower designs
How should Emporia present itself to the heavy traffic that passes through on I-35 every day? That was the question put in front of city commissioners Wednesday morning. The water tower at the corner of 12th Avenue and Lakeview Street…
Overland Park working out system for residents to more easily track city councilmembers’ votes
People who want to know sooner rather than later how individual councilmembers voted in Overland Park may get some help this year. A city council committee recently sent instructions for staff to work out the nuts and bolts of including…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 26, 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.
10-day isolation order for Cowley County affirmed by court
A district court judge in Arkansas City on Wednesday upheld a health order issued by the Cowley County Public Health Officer last week sticking with a 10-day isolation period for people who test positive for COVID-19. The isolation period is…
Yes, ARPA can pay for that
Allen County commissioners learned the final guidelines from federal officials on coronavirus relief funds will allow them more flexibility to use the money however they want. They’ll now prioritize county projects when spending the $2.4 million. “Can ARPA pay for…
State legislation seeks to alleviate strain on health care system
Gov. Laura Kelly has signed House Bill 2477 which allows staffing flexibility at health care and long-term care facilities throughout the state to address staffing shortages that continue to strain the health care system, according to the governor's office. The…
Kansas bills eliminating food sales tax offer different approaches to addressing food insecurity
A pair of bills aimed at eliminating the food sales tax on food and groceries in Kansas will help reduce rising food insecurity and aid families in getting food on the table, supporters say. House Bill 2484 would exempt food…
Federal Reserve points to interest rate hike coming in March
Facing both turbulent financial markets and raging inflation, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday indicated it could soon raise interest rates for the first time in more than three years. In a move that came as little surprise, the Fed's policymaking…
Wichita names interim police chief
Deputy Police Chief Lemuel Moore has been announced as the Interim Police Chief for the City of Wichita, starting in March. Chief Gordon Ramsay announced in December that he would be stepping down as of March 1st to focus on…
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