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Prairie Village boosts pay for city employees
The Prairie Village City Council earlier this month unanimously approved a 1.8% increase for employee compensation ranges. The increase comes as some candidates for city council candidates this year have expressed concern about the city’s spending habits. But the 1.8%…
This is when you’ll have to start paying to park in downtown Topeka
There's a new start date set for when visitors to downtown Topeka will have to begin paying for metered parking. The City of Topeka announced Monday, Nov. 1 as the start date when all side street parking downtown will go…
Manhattan to discuss Sunday morning liquor sales
The Manhattan City Commission on Tuesday will discuss a proposal to allow retail liquor sales on Sunday mornings. ... City administrators are proposing liquor sales from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays. Currently, sales are allowed from noon to…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 22, 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.
City of Wichita plans multi-million dollar pickleball complex at popular Wichita park
City officials are looking to turn Wichita into a regional destination for pickleball, a game that’s growing in popularity, by building a $3 million “Pickleplex” in south Wichita. The pickleball complex would host regional tournaments and draw new tourism dollars…
Pandemic-inspired investment in broadband signals new era of internet access in Kansas
Daniel Friesen doesn’t want geography to be the determining factor of whether Kansas communities have access to high-quality broadband service. He started a company in Buhler dedicated to providing fiber-to-the-home internet and was prepared to leap when the COVID-19 pandemic…
The Quivira water fight continues. Birds, farmers and government entities are trying to come up with a resolution.
Finding an equitable solution to what becomes of Quivira National Wildlife Refuge and its impact on the central Kansas water table is once again on the table. This week, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Audubon of Kansas…
Sidewalk program makes mile of progress in Newton
More than a mile of broken sidewalks have been repaired through Newton’s sidewalk program. The program is up for renewal at Tuesday night’s city commission meeting. According to a city memo, the program is responsible for helping property owners repair…
Table is Set to Continue Seller’s Market for Issuers of Muni Debt
The municipal bond market’s current dynamics — scarce supply, low rates, tight spreads and a stable credit landscape — means issuers are enjoying one of the strongest markets in modern history. ... The level of demand is likely to remain…
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