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City of Pittsburg receives grant for interactive historical walking tour
The city of Pittsburg is taking a modern approach to remembering its past. The city recently received the "2020 Historic Preservation Fund Grant" from the Kansas Historical Society. The grant will go towards creating an interactive walking tour for the…
Rural Opportunity Zone loan assistance program expands to Crawford County
It's the first chance many are getting to take advantage of the Kansas "Rural Opportunity Zone" program in Crawford County. The ROZ program expanded its coverage back in may to 95 counties in Kansas. Crawford County was later adopted in…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 30, 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.
City updates public on natural gas cost spike
Winfield City Manager Taggart Wall said that the city tried to keep customers informed about what was happening from the beginning regarding natural gas costs, while some larger utility companies are just now starting to announce rate increases related to…
Newton considering land bank
The Newton City Commission will vote to establish a land bank at a coming meeting. A land bank functions as a land holding organization aimed at helping deal with blighted and problem properties in the city. Properties can be donated…
Rental housing program delivers $41.5 million in aid to struggling Kansans
Olathe residents Sheryl and Gary Evert were among thousands of Kansans struggling to pay their rent during the COVID-19 pandemic. They eventually sought assistance under the Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance program authorized by Congress and financed through federal coronavirus relief…
Excitement building for Rose Hill Fall Festival
After a year off, the Rose Hill Fall Festival is set to make its return Oct 8-10, 2021, and according to festival chair Lovina Finders the community is more than ready for it. “This is probably the most excited the…
Railroad ‘quiet zone’ improvements set to start near Belle Plaine
A railroad crossing safety improvement project will close K-55 at Belle Plaine for up to five days starting Oct. 4. The project involves installing a non-traversable median at the crossing on the west side of Belle Plaine. ... The new…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 29, 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.
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