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‘Heirloom’ book celebrating Wichita’s 150th about to be released by historical museum
The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum has a surprise gift for fans of local history and old photos depicting Wichita’s past. The museum’s staff has for about three years been quietly working on a hefty “heirloom” book, meant as a celebration…
Loose camel captured in Bonner Springs fled nativity scene
A camel roaming loose for hours before being captured by officers escaped from a live nativity scene, according to the Bonner Springs Police Department. Officers said the camel's halter broke while the animal was on display at the Agriculture Hall…
Local farmer’s market returns to provide more small business for Columbus
Local vendors are getting another chance to bring their products to the community. On Sunday the Columbus Farmer's Market made its return as the Holiday Market. Today's event looks to provide local bakers, producers and artists with more opportunities to…
Nearly 100 receiving emergency rental aid in Emporia area
The number of people in the Emporia area who receive emergency federal housing assistance is slowly increasing. The latest data from the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation shows as of Monday, November 22, 94 households in Lyon County were approved for…
Holiday traditions makes its return to Riverton
What started because of a natural disaster has now become a long standing tradition in Southeast Kansas. Saturday afternoon the community lined the streets of Riverton for the return of the annual Christmas parade. The tradition began back in 1993…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 6, 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.
New $1M modeling project could provide insight to Indian Creek flooding in Johnson County
Stormwater experts in Johnson County will soon be using new tools to study flooding along Indian Creek. On Thursday the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a $875,200 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for floodplain mapping. Sarah…
More than $79 million in federal funds slated for water infrastructure in Kansas
U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids applauded the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement that Kansas will receive $79,430,000 from the bipartisan infrastructure law to address drinking water and wastewater systems. This 2022 allocation is the first of five years of dedicated State Revolving…
Clearwater employees to get additional retirement savings option
City employees in Clearwater will soon have an additional option for saving for their retirement. The Clearwater City Council approved a contract for a new Kansas Public Employees Retirement System option that will allow employees to save additional retirement funds.…
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