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IRS says processing backlogs will likely delay refunds due to staffing shortages
The Internal Revenue Service said on Monday that acute staffing shortages will likely delay tax refunds and other services this year as the agency prepares for the 2022 tax filing season, which will begin on January 24. IRS Commissioner Chuck…
Doniphan County health officials update booster shot eligibility
The Doniphan County Health Department and Home Health has updated its COVID-19 booster shot eligibility to coordinate with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment guidelines. During the past week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorized the Pfizer…
A virtual tour through history: Here’s how Shawnee Town 1929 drew technology award
If omicron has you feeling cautious but you still want to dive into some local history, Shawnee Town 1929 is ready for you. The living history museum’s virtual 360 tour recently received the 2021 technology award from the Kansas Museum…
Wichita school board suspends meeting after new members refuse to wear face masks
The Wichita school board suspended its meeting unexpectedly Monday after three new board members refused to wear face masks. Diane Albert, Kathy Bond and Hazel Stabler, who were elected in November and started their terms Monday, sat at the board…
Cost of fixing Wichita’s worst freeway commuter nightmare rises by $6 million
The cost to fix Wichita’s worst freeway bottleneck — the notorious North Junction — is about 20% higher than originally projected, and both the city and county will have to put up more money. The work on the current phase…
De Soto delays decision on TIF district for part of Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant land
The De Soto City Council postponed a decision on creating a 6,009-acre tax increment financing district that would help redevelop a portion of the long-mothballed Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant. The council voted Thursday evening to meet Jan. 11 to discuss…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 10, 2022
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.
Residents of Kansas City, Kansas, are helping create a heritage trail worthy of their history
On a gray, nippy day in October, dozens of Wyandotte County residents gathered in Parkwood Park off N. 9th Street and Quindaro Boulevard to share stories about their past and envision a new future. The rolling green park is the…
New city manager officially takes office in Fort Scott
After serving just six months, Fort Scott city manager Jeremy Frazier resigned in August last year. Local businessman Mark McCoy took over on an interim basis shortly thereafter, as the city began a search to fill the position. After searching…
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