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Great Bend council angered by tennis court vandalism
Earlier this year, some riders on the Bird rental scooters used the wheels to vandalize the newly resurfaced tennis courts at Veterans Memorial Park. As repairs start this week, City Council members want those responsible held accountable. Source: Great Bend…
EPA announces plans for Weir contamination cleanup
Over in Weir, according to the EPA, the Chicago Zinc Works Company and several other companies owned and operated a primary zinc smelter from approximately 1873 until 1918. The businesses initially chose the location due to the nearby commercial coal…
Sedgwick County OKs last-minute redistricting committee amid questions of fairness
Sedgwick County will empanel a bipartisan committee to recommend new boundaries for commission districts, but whether the group will have time to do its work is an open question. The committee will be made up of five members appointed by…
Testing community center: Here’s why the pros focus on cost-recovery goal in Mission
The City of Mission is looking for a firm to evaluate operations at its Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center and the city’s continued investment in the center. “The Powell Community Center was constructed in 1999 and expanded in 2004, making…
Liquor stores continue to deal with supply chain problems
Alcohol sales have gone up drastically since the beginning of the pandemic, and while that demand hasn't gone down, supply chain issues continue to be a problem for many liquor stores. Stores say the supply chain issues hit nearly every…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 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.
Reopening hospital in Fort Scott a possibility
Bringing a hospital back to Bourbon County will be a long process, but the chief executive officer of the company contracted to conduct a feasibility study said Tuesday they are ready to move forward with the idea. Fort Scott city…
Harvey County to revamp travel policy due to violations
Harvey County Finance Director Dan Bronson told the Board of Harvey County Commissioners on Tuesday that he was looking at making major revisions to the county’s travel policy due to an increase in the number of violations in recent weeks.…
Newton recycling program in jeopardy
The future of recycling in Newton is unknown, but expect it to be an item of debate in the coming months. The use of the program has decreased. And, recycling tipping fees that the city will have to pay are…
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