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Municipal Bond Trends for July 13, 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.
Humboldt locals fight early Sunday sales
Possibly realizing they were up against powerful forces, Humboldt Council members changed their tune Monday evening and decided not to pursue Sunday morning sales of alcohol. About 15 local citizens attended the meeting specifically to oppose the city changing its…
Shawnee launches banner project to honor local veterans
The City of Shawnee is working on a new way to honor veterans living in the community. The Hometown Hero project creates banners featuring the names of veterans and active duty service members from the six major branches of the…
Overland Park moves forward with plans to convert hotel to apartment complex
Developers are one step closer to converting an Overland Park hotel into a new multi-family apartment complex. Monday, the Overland Park Planning Commission voted 9-0 to approve a request to rezone 10610 Marty Street from a Planned Office Building District (CP-O)…
Wichita City Council delays action on anti-discrimination ordinance
After another round of public comments Tuesday, the Wichita City Council has voted to delay final action on a proposed anti-discrimination ordinance until October 12th. The vote was 5-2, with Mayor Brandon Whipple and Vice-Mayor Brandon Johnson voting no. …
Topeka’s NOTO may become a business improvement district. What does that mean, and who would it impact?
North Topeka's NOTO Arts & Entertainment District has placed greater emphasis in recent years on creating a destination for locals and visitors alike — but up to this point, such improvement efforts have largely been grassroots. That has sparked questions…
Abilene’s Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo returns to celebrate its 75th anniversary
Celebrating its 75th anniversary when it commences next month, tickets are now on sale for the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo in Abilene. Happening from Aug. 4 to Aug. 7 at the Central Kansas Free Fairgrounds, the rodeo returns after being…
Kansas heritage sites can help save rural communities
...when a National Heritage Area is designated, landowners have the option to allow their property to be used or not. There is also a stipulation that if land owners opt in but change their minds later, they can opt out…
Need a telescope? Now you can borrow one from the Wichita Public Library
Starting today (Monday), Wichita Public Library patrons will be able to use their library card to check out telescopes for free. The library purchased 11 new Orion Starblast telescopes, 10 for circulation, and patrons can borrow them for two weeks…
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