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USDA and HHS Launch Resource Guide to Help Rural Communities Increase Access to Child Care Services
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Early Childhood Development Katie Hamm today unveiled a joint resource guide (PDF, 3.5 MB) to…
Restoration of Topeka’s Constitution Hall is speeding up thanks to a national grant
Grant Glenn began to think he wouldn't see in his lifetime the historic Constitution Hall reach completion of its restoration process. The project has moved slowly and its momentum has stalled a few times through the years. When the rest…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 24, 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.
Pilsen prepares for return of Fr. Emil Kapaun remains
The tiny town of Pilsen is preparing for the return of its most famous native son. Residents spent the day cutting the grass and painting parking lines outside of the church in town where Father Emil Kapaun's remains will be…
Rental housing program delivers $41.5 million in aid to struggling Kansas households
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…
The community gathered to celebrate a big milestone for one southeast Kansas tradition
The community gathered to celebrate a big milestone for one southeast Kansas tradition. This weekend was the 75 annual McCune Fall Festival. The tradition was originally started to bring people into town to celebrate the start of the fall season.…
In Parsons the community was focused on paying tribute to the past, present and future of the city
In Parsons the community was focused on paying tribute to the past, present and future of the city. Saturday the city gathered in Forest Park for a dedication ceremony to celebrate the refurbishment of the park's urns. The two urns…
Mission voters approve sales tax hike to pay for street maintenance
Mission voters overwhelmingly approved increasing the city’s sales tax in order to pay for road improvements, results from a mail-in election this month show. The Johnson County Election Office reports the measure to raise the city’s quarter-cent sales tax to…
Kansas tax receipts up 22% over projections in August
Kansas' total August tax revenues were $629 million, 22% over projections, and 15.7% over last year's total. Though the amount seems significant, some experts argue that the large dollar signs are not as promising as they appear. "The August tax…
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