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Demel honored for 50 years with Barton County
n 1971, the average price of a home was $25,200, an average car cost $3,500 and gas was 40 cents per gallon. Also in 1971 50 years ago, Gary Demel started working for the Barton County Road and Bridge Department.…
Proclamation marks MFG Day in Barton County/City of Great Bend
The face of manufacturing may change, but it is not going away. That is the message Great Bend Chamber of Commerce President Megan Barfield had for the Barton County Commission Tuesday morning. It was also the point of joint Barton…
Wichita tweaks new law to exempt some witnesses to street racing and vehicle stunts
A week after approving an ordinance to punish people who watch street racing, donuts, burnouts, wheelies and other vehicle stunts, the City Council rewrote part of it to try to prevent innocent bystanders from getting swept up in the ordinance’s…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 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.
Muni yields rise to a more ‘normalized’ absolute range
Municipal yields rose as much as seven basis points in spots along the curve Tuesday as municipal investors rode the rapid rise in U.S. Treasuries and a volatile equity market as a time to move the asset class into a…
Douglas County Commission to consider proposal to bar more housing near Lawrence unless the city expands
County leaders will soon consider approving regulations that would prohibit new neighborhoods in rural areas near the City of Lawrence unless that land is ready to be added to the city. As part of its meeting Wednesday, the Douglas County…
Bird scooters now available in Prairie Village
Residents and visitors can now ride Bird scooters throughout Prairie Village. After the city council approved a one-year pilot program with Bird Rides, Inc., the scooters are now available throughout the city. Riders can use the scooters in bike lanes…
10-year Treasury yield tops 1.54%, reaching highest point since June
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield topped 1.54% on Tuesday morning, its highest point since June, amid concerns around persisting inflation. ... Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, in prepared remarks to be delivered on Tuesday, warned that higher inflation may last…
City of Altamont welcomes new city administrator
The city of Altamont is appointing a new city administrator. During last week's city meeting, council appointed LeaAnn Myers to the role. Myers has been with the city for eleven years and has secured grants to upgrade Altamont City Park.…
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