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Wellington council contemplates economic development incentives to getting college grads to return home
The Wellington City Council heard a proposal from the economic development commission that would provide incentives for college graduates to return to the community. The council tabled the matter to a later meeting to gather more input. At Tuesday’s council…
Appeals court finds Johnson County overvalued Walmarts
Johnson County overvalued 11 big-box retail stores by about $60 million, a state appeals court has ruled, potentially firing up the ongoing debate over whether property should be appraised as if it's vacant, or “dark.” The Kansas Court of Appeals…
Haven Fall Festival
A burst of color filled the Haven skyline on Saturday morning. Bags of pigment thrown into the air rained on Haven residents as they began the first Haven Fall Festival Color Run. This year, the Haven Fall Festival included more…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 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.
What’s the buzz? Beekeeping, with limits, will be allowed in this Johnson County city
The Leawood City Council has agreed to allow beekeeping within city limits, but only on larger lots. Under an ordinance adopted in September, a residential property is allowed up to two beehives, which must be kept in the rear yard.…
Lenexa makes an unusual hire to deal with a landscape problem.
The storm water drain in Lenexa's Sar-Ko-Par Park was teeming with invasive plants. Roughly 60% of the vegetation surrounding the drain was species considered to be threatening to the local ecosystem. Lenexa struck a deal with Goats on the Go…
There’s no legal weed in Kansas yet, but a new Cannabis Chamber of Commerce says that’ll change soon
Kansas is one of three states that has not yet legalized medical marijuana. But, banking on the idea that legalization is inevitable, one organization is gearing up to focus on what the growth of that industry will look like. “It…
Wichita’s water crisis brings aging water infrastructure issues to a boil
What happened Thursday could have been much worse. And it was no surprise. The water main break that threatened to contaminate the whole system, closing schools and hobbling restaurants was a crisis, but it could have happened at any time.…
Boil water advisories over for most Sedgwick, Butler county areas affected by pipe break
The boil water advisories for most areas in Sedgwick and Butler counties affected by a major water pipe break last week are over. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Sunday lifted advisories for Bel Aire, Derby, Rose Hill,…
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