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SPARK executive board earmarks $154 million for Kansas economic development, education
The SPARK executive board of state officials and business advisers agreed to move ahead Monday with allocation of federal funding for $100 million in commercial building infrastructure projects and $50 million in direct aid to children enduring educational setbacks in…
Iola Public Library’s new program inspires learning
Then Iola Public Library’s new initiative aims to help toddlers grow into well-rounded individuals and prevent child abuse and neglect. Playing with a child is an involved process — you just don’t realize it. But peel back the layers and…
The difficult case of obtaining quiet zones whether it be Belle Plaine or Wellington
The Burlington Northern Santa Fe train tracks cut a swath through Sumner County bringing with it economic prosperity. But for folks living near the tracks, it also brings nuisance. The train whistles blare at the most inopportune times and in…
Kelley Zellner Hired as New Fort Scott City Manager
Kelley Zellner, currently the Fredonia City Manager, signed a contract on Dec. 3, 2021, to become the Fort Scott City Manager starting Jan. 4, 2022. He replaces interim City Manager Mark McCoy. ... Zellner received a mini-masters of public administration,…
Miami County launches new online burn permit system
The county has started a new online burn permit system that will save applicants a little leg work. Mark Whelan, emergency management coordinator for the county, said the new system should help streamline permits because it will no longer be…
Parsons looks to remove pit bull ban
Parsons city commissioners on Monday look to formally adopt the ordinance that removes the city’s current ban on pit bulls. ... In November, the commission unanimously approved removing the section of the city’s animal ordinance that states pit bull dogs…
Wichita police Chief Gordon Ramsay to resign March 1
Wichita police Chief Gordon Ramsay plans to resign from his position on March 1, after nearly six years as the head of the largest police department in Kansas. Ramsay announced the decision in a memo sent to the entire department…
UG offers small business resiliency grants
A new KCK Small Business Resiliency Grant Program has been announced. The grant is funded through the Unified Government’s allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, according to a spokesman. The grant was created to…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 17, 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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