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Bigger Bird scooters coming to Topeka won’t leave sidewalk skid marks
Topeka next spring will get bigger and better Bird scooters, which will be harder to push over and will feature a kickstand that's more flexible and durable, Topeka City Council members were told Tuesday evening. Bird has created "a better…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 18, 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.
Local ice companies melt into history
Towns having ice companies pretty much were a necessity a century ago, but the need for those places declined, much like the careers of Latin teachers and human computers. Their need declined most likely with the rise of modern refrigerators…
Write-in votes range from comical to famous
Daffy Duck got one vote for Florence mayor, and his pal Mickey Mouse got a vote for city council. ... A voter wanted “Not Him” for Goessel mayor. ... “Someone Else,” Mickey Mouse, and Tom Thumb got votes for Hillsboro…
Johnson County police department saves newest K9 from euthanization
The Spring Hill Police Department’s newest member — a 2-year-old Malinois and Shepherd mix from Olesno, Poland, is getting a second chance at life. Loki, a dog who made his way from Poland, to a kennel in Pennsylvania, recently made…
This city official became principal for the day
Topeka's mayor-elect Mike Padilla visited Landon Middle School to be the Principal for the Day. Principal for the Day took place in schools across Topeka today as they celebrate American Education Week. Padilla got to tour the school, visit the…
Cities key to allocating funds in infrastructure package
Cities will be key to allocating the $1.1 trillion in the new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law by President Joe Biden Monday. That’s what Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg told local government leaders Thursday while speaking at…
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Over 500 New Jobs in Overland Park
Governor Laura Kelly today applauded Charter Communications’ plan to open a new customer retention center in Overland Park – creating 510 new full-time jobs by the end of 2022. The leading connectivity provider’s expansion will invest $18.9 million in the…
Great Bend council angered by tennis court vandalism
Earlier this year, some riders on the Bird rental scooters used the wheels to vandalize the newly resurfaced tennis courts at Veterans Memorial Park. As repairs start this week, City Council members want those responsible held accountable. Source: Great Bend…
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