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Johnson County housing costs remain a concern — new ‘toolkit’ pushes cities to find solutions
A so-called “housing toolkit” is now available for cities in Johnson County to use in advocating for more affordable residential development within their jurisdictions. The new document, dubbed the Housing for All Toolkit, aims to provide guidance for cities to…
Commission approves pay raises for Shawnee County leaders
Shawnee County leaders are getting pay raises. The Board of County Commissioners voted to approve the increases at their meeting Thursday morning. Nine elected officials received a pay increase. That includes: district attorney, sheriff, election commissioner, county clerk, register of…
Live music has been absent from Eskridge’s bandstand for years. That will change July 10 with a celebration.
Eskridge Park's bandstand in its prime was a place for the community to gather and listen to live music. When the bandstand was constructed in the early 1900s, it was the park's prominent feature. But for many years, the bandstand…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 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.
Area’s housing costs remain less than other states
There’s a growing gap here and nationwide between income levels and the median house price but, despite that, the region and state remain an affordable place to buy a house, say local housing professionals. A recent study by QuoteWizard, a…
Broadband internet is the new electricity: The expansion of broadband to U.S. homes in focus
“Generations ago, the federal government recognized that without affordable access to electricity, Americans couldn’t fully participate in modern society and the modern economy. Broadband internet is the new electricity," said U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "It is necessary for Americans…
Mission dog park plan at Broadmoor Park prompts tense debate among residents
The city of Mission is in the midst of a conceptual redesign for Broadmoor Park — and a one-acre dog park included in the plans is sparking debate. At a public meeting Tuesday night about the park’s future, residents got…
Kansas City’s housing crisis forced this couple into Overland Park hotel — and it’s only getting worse
Night after night, Stephanie Murray sits up late in a recliner, searching the internet for help. It’s not her recliner; just one in an Extended Stay America hotel in Overland Park, Kansas. Murray, her husband and two dogs have lived…
Scatter cemetery planned at edge of city limits
Reviewing a conditional use permit for a scatter cemetery near the 79th Street South/127th Street East intersection (east of Derby), the Derby Planning Commission took action to allow the special use at its June meeting. The cemetery would be located…
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