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‘Secret’ taxes blindsided these homeowners. Johnson County city will now restrict them
The Olathe City Council has tightened its policy for creating special taxing districts, following months of protests from homeowners who argued the practice was overused and not transparent. Many residents have been pushing for the city to stop the use…
Manhattan residents concerned about big homes being built in older neighborhoods
Manhattan city commissioners adopted the new Manhattan Development Code 4-1 Tuesday, but they plan to revisit one item after residents of one neighborhood shared concerns about new homes being built. ... Community members from the “established neighborhood overlay district” voiced…
U.S. economists split on rate hike timing
U.S. securities industry economists remain divided on the timing of rate hikes from the U.S. Federal Reserve Board, according to the latest edition of a biannual survey of chief economists at U.S. financial firms. U.S. trade group the Securities and…
Dodge City looking to add new child care facility to address need
The City of Dodge City will be looking into addressing another shortage the city is lacking in — child care facilities. According to city staff, a request for qualifications were welcomed as of Dec. 1, with the purpose in soliciting…
Salina Fire Department ‘admin time’ situation not characterized as timecard fraud
The issue of "admin time" at the Salina Fire Department is not being characterized as fraud by any individuals. That determination comes after Salina city manager Mike Schrage gave an update to the city commission Monday on the situation. ...…
Lack of labor means about 90% of Shawnee County recyclables are being trucked to Kansas City facility
A labor shortage has all but shuttered the only recycling facility in Shawnee County, with 90% of its materials being processed elsewhere. Since mid- to late October, Waste Management of Kansas has taken all but about 10% of recyclables from…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 7, 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.
USDA Invests over $600,000 in Home Construction Assistance In Coffeyville, Kansas
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Acting State Director for Rural Development Kansas Dan Fischer today announced that USDA is investing $624,960 to assist low-income Kansans in building homes in the Coffeyville area. “Investments like these increase the stability and…
Sedgwick celebrates the Christmas season in style
Sedgwick was abuzz with Christmas activity last weekend. In fact, Sedgwick Connect planned so perfectly that even spectacular weather attended the festivities. Saturday morning at the elementary school multipurpose room people from Sedgwick and all over the region shopped the…
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