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As local COVID cases near 1,000, Douglas County health leaders to again consider mask mandate
Douglas County is on the verge of again having 1,000 active COVID cases, which will lead local health officials to again consider a countywide mask mandate. “The operative word there, though, is ‘consider,'” Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health Director Dan Partridge…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 28, 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.
A changing of the guard
For the first time since 1995, Barton County has a new county clerk. Bev Schmeidler was sworn in Tuesday morning by her retiring predecessor, Donna Zimmerman, at a ceremony in the County Commission chamber. Source: Great Bend Tribune
Morrill Public Library launching new youth programs
The Morrill Public Library is launching new programs for young adults. The library is looking for teen volunteers to serve on the Teen Advisory Council of Students (TACOS) at the library. ... Kelly Meyer, Community Services Librarian, said they are…
Strother Field to benefit from bipartisan infrastructure deal
Strother Field is among the beneficiaries of the recently passed federal infrastructure package to provide $15 billion for airport-related projects of urban, regional and rural airports across the country. According to manager Shawn McGrew, Strother Field will receive $159,000 a…
Johnson County Park and Rec District planning 3 new public art projects in 2022
Johnson County Park and Recreation District is asking local and regional artists to submit ideas for three upcoming public art projects. JCPRD opened the call last week as part of the district’s new public art master plan. Artwork for the three…
$54.8 million highway expansion in Cherokee County
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) plans to expand U.S 166 in Cherokee County. KDOT expects the work to begin around the week of January 3rd. The $54.8 million dollar project expands a six-mile section of U.S. 166 into a…
State highway update on SW KS projects
Some highway updates were given at the Dec. 20 Finney County Commission meeting. Lona DuVall, President/CEO of the Finney County Economic Development Corporation gave two area highways updates at the meeting, both being announced as part of the Kansas Secretary…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 27, 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.
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