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Municipal Bond Trends for March 11, 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.
Harvey County to end recycling program May 1
The Board of Harvey County Commissioners eliminated the county’s recycling program Tuesday morning on a 3-0 vote. The change will take effect May 1. County Administrator Anthony Swartzendruber presented commissioners with additional fee structures that would be more affordable for…
Construction superintendent dies after on-the-job injury at Wichita’s new water plant
Work has been suspended at the Wichita Northwest Water Treatment Facility after a superintendent for one of the companies building the new water plant was fatally injured on the job. Family members have identified the man as 55-year-old Manuel Esparza,…
SE Kansas officials reflect on pandemic 2nd anniversary
The world changed two years ago when the pandemic first began. Health departments plan for events like this -- but the newness of COVID-19 forced many to adjust on the spot. Now with cases going down, many departments are hoping…
Federal Reserve expected to raise interest rates in week ahead, as Ukraine crisis adds volatility
Investors may take the Federal Reserve's first post-pandemic interest rate hike in stride, while uncertainty over the Ukraine crisis continues to hang over markets. The Fed has clearly broadcast that it intends to raise its target fed funds rate by…
Gardner to offer signing bonuses for police new hires; approves 2 % COLA
Gardner sworn officers and city staff will be receiving a two percent increase cost of living compensation bonus and benefit package. Todd Winters, mayor, approved the updated salary structure and compensation plan at the March 7 city council meeting. The…
Study: Irrigation boosts western Kansas land values by $3.8B
A recent report of the value of water in western Kansas by two Kansas State University agricultural economists has concluded that land values in that part of the state are $3.8 billion greater today than they otherwise would be without…
Goddard looks at new fees for developers
Goddard city council members continued their discussion at Monday’s meeting of new sewer and water fees for residential and commercial developments in the city. The city is considering adding a sewer plant equity fee and a water infrastructure equity fee,…
Fed to Start Rate Hikes With License to Turn Aggressive Later
The Federal Reserve will this week begin a multi-month campaign to conquer inflation that could see Chair Jerome Powell moving even more aggressively after Russia’s war on Ukraine fanned prices further. Already pivoting to tightening monetary policy amid the fastest…
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