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The Gordon Parks Celebration returns to Fort Scott after cancelation last year
After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, a Fort Scott tradition has made its return. The “Gordon Parks Celebration” has really been making up for lost time. Last year was supposed to be the 17th annual celebration, but…
T-Mobile awards Fort Scott $50K grant to develop Market Street
T-Mobile is working to help improve 25 communities across the country, including one in southeast Kansas. Fort Scott was awarded a $50,000 dollar check from the company as part of its “Hometown Grant” initiative. The money will go towards creating…
City of Wichita issues boil water advisory impacting Derby
A boil water advisory issued by the City of Wichita on Thursday will remain in effect until at least Saturday, the city said in a tweet Thursday night. Wichita city staff are working with the Kansas Department of Health and…
Citing the need for denser growth, city leaders approve proposal to bar more housing near Lawrence unless the city expands
Calling for denser and more efficient growth, City of Lawrence leaders have approved regulations that prohibit new neighborhoods in rural areas near the city’s boundaries unless that land is ready to be added to the city. As part of its…
White lines a little less bright
Due to a shortage of glass beads triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, the white lines being painted on Kansas highways this year tend to not reflect light as well as state officials would like. Still, the smaller glass beads being…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 6, 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.
Mulvane Public Library hosting Crocktober event
Crocktober is returning to the Mulvane Public Library at 6 p.m. Oct. 19, with the event encouraging patrons to learn a new crock pot recipe and showcase their creations at a potluck sampling. Registration is required for the adult-only event,…
Hinz excited for opportunities as new Burrton police officer
Burrton’s new full-time police officer, Mason Hinz, sees the community as a good fit for him. “I’m excited to be here and bring a new set of eyes to everything,” he said. Hinz’s first day with the department was Sept.…
Resident voices concerns about proposed wind farms
Kathy Hisel requested that the Board of Harvey County Commissioners and members of the Harvey County Planning Commission sign affidavits that they have no conflicts of interest before signing off on any wind farms. Hisel, who addressed commissioners during the…
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