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100,000 Ukrainian refugees could come to the US. This task force will figure out how to get them to Topeka.
Several local government and community leaders will form a refugee task force to determine how Topeka can best situate itself to help Ukrainians fleeing violence in their country, the Greater Topeka Partnership announced Friday morning. Yana Ross, a Farm Bureau…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 25, 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.
Bill banning city prohibitions on plastics throws home rule, environment out, representatives say
Some Kansas representatives say a prohibition recently approved by the Legislature on municipalities restricting plastic items tramples on local control and will cause issues for ecosystems across the state. Senate Bill 493 would prohibit restrictions and taxes on bags, cups,…
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office debuts its ‘cool’ recruitment tool, which it bought with money seized from drug trade
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office put its new muscle car on parade recently as Lawrence celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. The new car, which made its debut — with an assortment of bells and whistles — in the March 17 parade,…
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office donating bulletproof vests to aid Ukraine against Russian invasion
Like many organizations, agencies and individuals across the globe, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is contributing to Ukraine’s effort to defend itself against Russia’s deadly invasion. The office has donated bulletproof body armor — specifically 20 ballistic vests — to…
Welding students refurbish shipping container for Parsons Fire Department
Labette Community College and Parsons High School welding students recently reconstructed a shipping container from overseas that the Parsons Fire Department will use for training. “I’d say it was a big learning experience for most of these guys, us, I…
Future of Cities: Where Wichita stands in America’s great Covid migration
In the remote work era, Wichita appeared poised to capitalize on the relocation of Americans around the country. Wichita's low cost of living, plentiful jobs and high quality of life have long been selling points for retaining its residents and…
Can public library and court co-exist?
Valley Center Municipal Court has found a home. At least for now. While court was held in the Public Safety Building on East Fifth for years, it was shut down for a while during COVID. Officials tried to have it…
Douglas County begins crafting Open Space Plan to guide protection, management of county’s natural lands
Douglas County is in the early stages of imagining an Open Space Plan for preserving natural landscapes located throughout the county. Such a plan seeks to help guide the protection and management of natural lands. That can include areas like…
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