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Lawrence Public Schools to begin COVID-19 testing to curb quarantines
In guidance for school families posted online Friday, the district explained how the “Test to Stay, Learn, Play, & Participate” program will work: “Students identified by school health staff as close contacts at low risk of exposure will not need…
Stargazing offered at Powell Observatory
Powell Observatory continues to be one of Miami County’s hidden secrets, tucked away at Lewis-Young Park. The Astronomical Society of Kansas City (ASKC) has owned and operated Powell Observatory at Louisburg’s Lewis-Young Park for the past 36 years. It soon…
Salina faces ‘desperate’ housing crisis head-on
The city of Salina has progressed mightily recently, boasting a revitalized downtown, several growing college campuses and a future full of incoming jobs. One major problem remains. “We’re in desperate need of housing.” Lauren Driscoll, director of Salina’s Community and…
‘It has become a health facility’: Dispute over Shawnee Heights quarantines raises policy questions statewide
A legal dispute making its way through Shawnee County District Court could undercut the current quarantine structure used by scores of schools and local health departments across the state, with a Topeka-area parent arguing the process is flawed. What began…
KU researchers want public’s help in identifying gaps in state’s broadband service
University of Kansas researchers are trying to create a snapshot of broadband access for every ZIP code in Kansas and now are asking for the public’s help in the effort. A project that KU’s Institute for Policy & Social Research…
With 60 open positions, city manager says Lawrence is seeing effects of tight labor market, encourages people to apply
City Manager Craig Owens says the City of Lawrence is feeling the effects of the nation’s tight labor market, and that it has more than double its usual number of job openings. Owens said the city currently has about 800…
Is Overland Park headed in the ‘right direction?’ Here’s what voters said in a new survey
Overland Park gets high marks from its citizens on quality of life, the tax rate to pay for it and on the speed of growth, but there are still some questions among residents about the justice system and housing options,…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 23, 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.
Great Bend looks at revamping eco devo
Meeting during a work session Monday night, it was the consensus of the Great Bend City Council to amend the Great Bend Economic Development Inc.’s bylaws to expand the GBED Board from five to seven members, and enter into a…
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