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Topgolf requests exemption from airport regulation to build in Wichita
You can’t hit a golf ball in Wichita without coming across something related to aviation, including if hitting golf balls is your business. Topgolf has a request on the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting of the Wichita City Council in which…
Of Johnson County’s large districts, only one is left with high school mask mandate
The Blue Valley school district will drop its mask mandate in high schools after Thanksgiving. After the neighboring Olathe district made the same move last week, the Blue Valley school board on Monday voted 6-1 to make masks optional for…
Infrastructure bill aids broadband expansion in Kansas, boosts potential for Amtrak line in Wichita
3.4 Billion dollars will be coming to Kansas as part of the President's infrastructure bill. The majority of which will be going to roads, but 100 million will be going to broadband expansion, something Tiya Tonn is incredibly excited about. “Just…
License plate readers continue to be utilized; Derby police next to install
New license plate readers are making waves across the Wichita area. When the new Flock cameras are installed in Derby, the city will be one of over 1,400 to use them. Flock says their safety cameras are shown to reduce…
Shawnee City Council airs frustrations over trash collection issues, including pickup delays
Shawnee city officials say they have received mixed feedback from residents since making significant changes to the city’s Tidy Town bulky item pickup program last year. That was the gist of a discussion Monday night between the Shawnee City Council…
Johnson County Charter Commission begins debating proposals to change county government
A proposal to make the county clerk, register of deeds and treasurer into elected offices failed to advance during the first round of voting Monday as the Johnson County Charter Commission began to sort through fifteen amendments proposed by its…
Infrastructure plan’s impact on Kansas
Kansas is in line for $2.6 billion in highway funding over the next five years, based on past federal transportation dollars. The state is in line to receive an additional $225 million for bridge repairs on top of that amount.…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 8, 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.
Dodge City voters say No to sales tax increase
In August, Dodge City Commissioners approved a resolution to put a special question on the 2021 election ballot on whether the city would impose a one-half percent sales tax for city-wide retailers that would go into effect on April 1,…
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