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As Shawnee’s western half grows, resident-led group aims to preserve city’s open spaces
Shawnee resident Jim Magaziner has started an advocacy group dedicated to conservation efforts and preserving open space in his growing city. His group, Shawnee Open Space, urges city leaders to consider implementing ordinances that support “Conservation Subdivision,” a design concept…
Wichita passes anti-discrimination ordinance after marathon hearing on religious liberty
For the second time in three weeks, the Wichita City Council has approved an anti-discrimination ordinance by the barest of majorities, after five hours of debate and dozens of residents saying it would infringe their religious liberty. The ordinance is…
New brewery opens in downtown Great Bend
Although Kevin Burkey and Ryan Fairchild have brewed beer for years, last month the two men took a gigantic step and opened a brewery, Dry Lake Brewing, on Main Street in Great Bend. They wanted to open the brewery last…
Wichita drops mask mandate in City Hall, libraries, rec centers and other facilities
In a sign of a continuing return to normalcy, the city of Wichita on Friday dropped the mask mandate that has been in effect in municipal facilities since early in the COVID pandemic. “City employees and members of the public…
Mapping out a vision for Paola’s future
A vibrant downtown shopping area with family-friendly restaurants… a bustling town Square full of apartments and businesses… a variety of entertainment options ranging from bowling and miniature golf to a movie theater. These are just a few of the things…
‘Our Market’ debuts in Humboldt
Residents of Humboldt now have a new option when debating where to purchase groceries, as Our Market made its debut with a soft opening Thursday. The grocery market is housed in the same building as the town’s only other former…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 2, 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.
Real estate agents sometimes fail to disclose pending specials, frustrating home buyers
Kansas law requires that sellers disclose impending liabilities like special tax assessments to buyers before a sale. Across the region, most real estate agents use a standardized seller’s disclosure form created by the Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors when…
Lifeguard shortage forces these Kansas City area pools and beaches to close this year
Last year, most Kansas City area pools closed because of the pandemic. This year, several pools and beaches can’t open for a different reason: a lifeguard shortage. Jackson County Parks + Rec couldn’t hire enough lifeguards this summer to staff…
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