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Overland Park crime numbers jumped in 2020 and are on pace to increase again in 2021
Crime — especially property crime — increased in Overland Park last year with many categories on track to stay higher or increase again by the end of this year, according to police department statistics. After a dip in 2019, overall…
It’s a big weekend in Pittsburg for business that celebrates the work of local artists
It's a big weekend in Pittsburg for business that celebrates the work of local artists. And, Artforms Gallery is doing a little celebrating itself, as in its 5 anniversary. Since it started, the gallery has served as a collaborative effort…
A new public library is in the works for Frontenac, Kansas
Thanks to help from a local family, the city of Frontenac will soon welcome a new resource. It's in the early stages of bringing a new library to town. And it's thanks to a $4,000,000+ donation from the Tavella family.…
Federal bill holdup delaying bus replacements, Topeka Metro says
A federal infrastructure bill holdup is delaying improvements to the Topeka Metro, according to the bus system's manager. Congress members disagree on how to pay for the bill, according to Rob Scott, Senior Economist at the Economic Policy Institute in…
Journey is one for the history books: Kansas Historic Hotel road trip highlights eight landmarks
More than a dozen historic hotels are located in Kansas, with many built in the early 1900s at the height of the railroad rush. Over the past century, many of the state’s historic hotels have changed ownership and some have…
Fed meeting may test low U.S. Treasury yields
The $22 trillion market for U.S. Treasury securities may get a reality check from the Federal Reserve this week following a plunge in interest rates that bucked expectations of higher yields this year as the economy rebounds from the COVID-19…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 23, 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.
The bond market is torn over the potential for higher inflation and lower growth
A volatile environment for government bonds is reflecting a highly uncertain future for the U.S. economy, pointing to both slower growth and stubborn inflation. After a burst higher earlier this year that scared markets, Treasury yields have fallen back sharply…
Low vaccination rates in surrounding counties concern JoCo public health officials
Mask mandates remain a talking point as health officials continue to recommend federal guidelines regarding masks and social distancing to at-risk groups. However, local leaders are only recommending, not mandating, that unvaccinated people wear face masks. The head of Johnson…
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