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New Visit Wichita study shows need for improved convention facilities
Century II and the Bob Brown expo hall attached to it are a hub of activity when conventions and events are in town, but due to the Coronavirus pandemic, these events have been few and far between the last two years.…
Downtown Wichita to display ‘hometown holiday’ banners designed by 4th graders
Banners designed by 4th graders will be displayed along Douglas Avenue in downtown Wichita to celebrate the holidays. Mayor Brandon Whipple said the city partnered with USD 259 and received more than 100 entries. Of those entries, 23 artworks were…
City of Russell prepares for Bob Dole’s arrival
... many people in the community who say they are planning on attending Sen. Dole's service Saturday morning and are excited for him to come home one last time. "We will all be together for Bob's final visit," said Bob…
Southeast Kansas Law Enforcement Overcomes Supply Chain Issues To Help Their Communities
They say it's better to give than to receive, but recent supply chain issues across the country is making this difficult. ... This isn't stopping the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, who are literally going to extra mile, to help out…
This Shawnee Mission elementary wants Roeland Park to help pay for school crossing guard — here’s why
Roesland Elementary School in Roeland Park is seeking community help to get a city-funded crossing guard. Principal Kelly Swift sent a letter to parents last week asking them to contact Roeland Park elected officials to support paying for a crossing…
Can’t hear it at home? Here’s how Lenexa is warning motorists of approaching trains
Since 2018, the city has worked with the BNSF Railway to reduce train noise in the Old Town area with the installation of wayside horns at two locations: the railroad crossings at Pflumm and Noland roads The stationary wayside horns…
Central Kansas shakes during earthquake Wednesday morning
People across central Kansas were awakened [Wednesday] morning after an earthquake shook the region. The quake, measured by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) as a magnitude 4.3, happened at 7:45 a.m. with an epicenter 16 miles southeast of Salina,…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 8, 2021
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.
Free land and no-strings cash aim to tempt people to small Midwestern towns — with mixed success
When small-town charm isn’t enough to attract new residents, some struggling Midwest communities figure money might be. Cities across the region offer cash and free land for those willing to make the move to smaller communities with room, and a…
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