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Governor appoints new KDHE secretary
Governor Laura Kelly has appointed a former Topeka hospital executive as the new secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Janet Stanek has most recently been director of the state employee health benefits program. She replaces Dr. Lee…
Riley County approves contract for company to archive social media communication
Riley County commissioners on Monday approved a contract with Archive Social to keep records of the government’s social media interactions. Archive Social, a company based in Durham, North Carolina, will have access to the county government’s social media platforms, including…
Pandemic Assistance Drinking Water and Wastewater Funding Available
The Emergency Water Assistance Program (EWAP) provides payments to restore or prevent disconnection of drinking water and wastewater services Eligible Kansas households are those with a combined gross income equal to or less than 150 percent of Federal Poverty Level…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants to Help People Living in Rural Communities Get Access to High-Speed Internet
USDA is making $1.15 billion in funding available through the ReConnect Program starting today. Eligible applicants are state, local or territory governments; corporations; Native American Tribes; limited liability companies and cooperative organizations. This funding, which does not include the nearly…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 26, 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.
Sexton, Mangus prepare for looming Derby city manager transition
The proverbial clock is ticking at Derby City Hall. As December approaches, staff are preparing for a shift in management as Deputy City Manager Kiel Mangus gets ready to take over for current City Manager Kathy Sexton. Sexton’s last day…
Derby recognizes neighborly manner with new awards
Would you be mine? Could you be mine? Won’t you be my neighbor? Hearing those lyrics from the children’s show “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” would not have been out of place at the Nov. 9 Derby City Council meeting, as Derby’s…
Treasury yields sink amid concerns around a new Covid variant, 10-year yield falls below 1.5%
U.S. Treasury yields fell sharply on Friday morning, amid concerns around a new variant of the coronavirus found in South Africa. ... Yields slid lower on Friday, as investor fled to the safety of bonds, with stock market futures also…
Iola changes holding policy for animals
Animals taken to the shelter by city employees can be held for five business days before ACARF officials can put the dogs or cats up for adoption. The city’s previous contract allowed for 10 days. The hope is to reduce…
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