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Toland: Emporia’s upper-story RHID project will ‘supercharge’ efforts around state
Lt. Gov. David Toland toured the location of the state’s first upper-story Rural Housing Incentive District Thursday morning, right here in Emporia. The project, located in the 700 block of Commercial Street, was approved by the Emporia City Commission last…
Parsons to review pit bull ordinance
Parsons city commissioners Monday will discuss the city’s animal ordinance. The discussion will pertain to pit bulls and vicious dogs. ... Pit bulls are prohibited in the city of Parsons. Commissioners passed the ban in 1997. The city defines pit…
Parsons to name industrial park for Wiener
Instead of changing a street name, the city of Parsons is looking at renaming Industrial Park No. 2 in honor of the late William “Bill” Wiener. Laura Moore, the city’s community development director, requested feedback about the idea from Parsons…
A new exhibit makes its way to Route 66 in Galena
On Thursday Route 66 celebrated its 95th birthday, and today, almost like a birthday present, a new set of wheels was revealed in Southeast Kansas. The Kansas Historic Route 66 Association, unveiled its newest addition to Luigi's Pit Stop, a…
Dickinson Co. deputy tracks down suspect with thermal imaging drone
A Dickinson County Sheriff's deputy used a drone to track and catch a suspect that had fled from the police. The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office was called by the Geary County Sheriff's Office Wednesday morning to tell them they were…
Derby bringing back Holiday Lights contest
This holiday season the city of Derby is looking for all the best and brightest holiday decorators, as it will be holding the second annual Holiday Lights contest from Dec. 4 to 25. Participants who register to take part in…
USDA Invites Applications for Grants to Improve Access to Healthy Foods While Creating Jobs for People Living in Underserved Rural Areas
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small has announced that USDA is inviting applications for at least $4 million in grants to improve access to healthy foods while creating jobs for people in underserved…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 10, 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.
Calling 9-1-1 isn’t just for emergencies anymore (in Cities of Sedgwick and Haven)
If you need to speak to a police officer, call 9-1-1. That’s the message from Chief Brian Daily in Sedgwick and Chief Stephen Schaffer of Haven. Daily said the people call the police department’s landline when they should be calling…
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