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A glimpse at 24 new highway projects
The Kansas Transportation Department is launching work on new major highway projects for the first time in about six years after the state ran out of money to modernize and expand the state’s road network. This week, Gov. Laura Kelly…
The long road to Humboldt’s new grocery store
Our Market grocery store and butcher shop celebrates its grand opening today in Humboldt. Yet amidst all the fanfare, it’s easy to forget how long a road it was in getting here. In what follows, then, we take a look…
Great Bend mural project continues
The artist known as ARCY began work Friday on a mural at the corner of Forest and Williams in Great Bend. The work will be a “salute to Barton County’s rich history tied to the B-29 airfield here in Great…
Sunday morning liquor run? Guide to which Johnson, Wyandotte county cities allow it
It’ll soon be legal in several Kansas cities in the metro area to purchase alcohol from a liquor store on Sunday mornings — something long prohibited in a state with some of the strictest alcohol laws. In May, Gov. Laura…
Things got a little festive this weekend in Southeast Kansas
Things got a little festive this weekend in Southeast Kansas. Businesses throughout Girard decked the halls for the city's first Christmas in July. Some small businesses often notice a decrease in sales during the summer months due to people often…
Prairie Village poised to give 8 weeks paid parental leave to city employees, surpassing other cities’ policies
The city of Prairie Village will consider amending its employee handbook to include eight weeks of paid parental leave within the first 12 months of a new birth or adoption. Why it matters: If approved, Prairie Village would join Mission,…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 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.
Treasury yields stabilize Friday morning after steep decline on Thursday
Treasury yields plunged Thursday as investors sought havens... The decline reflects concerns about prospects for economic growth and the spread of the Delta variant of the coronavirus, coupled with low vaccination rates in parts of the country. Yields stabilized this…
‘I have big dreams for this.’ Edgerton’s fundraiser to help kids get school supplies
An afternoon of summer fun brought smiles to many around Edgerton Elementary School. Teams from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and Johnson County Fire District 1 played a softball game June 19 to raise funds for school supplies and registration…
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