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City officials vent about issues with KDOT
Repaving is on the way to parts of Madison. But that doesn't mean everyone in town wants it. “They have raised the highway up so high that they're higher than our curbs,” city employee James Paugh told Monday night's Madison…
Commissioners accept offers for city-owned Lake Fort Scott lots
After months of discussing how to dispose of city-owned lots at Lake Fort Scott, the city commissioners on Monday voted to accept offers for three of the four lots they agreed to sell. Source: Fort Scott Tribune
Atchison approves emergency pump as water supply ‘insurance’
City Commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of a Raw Water Intake pump during Monday’s regular meeting in case water levels drop in the Missouri River this winter to levels that would otherwise interrupt the city’s water supply. The pump, which…
Moving Wall coming to Valley Center
A Vietnam War memorial is coming to Valley Center, as The Moving Wall will be set up at Lions Park (316 S. Abilene Ave.) from Oct. 21-25. The display will be open to the public 24/7 during those days and…
Derby City Council hears varying opinions on new property codes
Updates to Derby’s property maintenance standards drew a wide range of reactions from council members and citizens on hand at the Oct. 12 city council meeting. As part of a first reading of proposed amendments to Title 8 of the…
KMU’s Colin Hansen leaves to head KPP
Last week, Kansas Municipal Utilities Executive Director Colin Hansen submitted his resignation to the KMU Executive Committee at its regularly scheduled meeting in McPherson. He will be leaving KMU after 22 years of service to accept the position of CEO/General…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 19, 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.
Wichita City Council could approve Clapp Golf Course master plan
The future of Clapp Golf Course is up for a vote today in the Wichita City Council. The course is located at 4611 E. Harry was closed in 2019 because it wasn't making any money. Leaders decided to turn it…
Prairie Village to let citywide mask mandate expire on Oct. 31
The Prairie Village City Council on Monday evening elected to not take any action on its citywide mask mandate, allowing the current order to expire on Oct. 31. Prairie Village’s mask order — which was the first for a Johnson…
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