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Derby schools to save $96k in high gas bill settlement
The Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) reached a settlement with Derby schools’ natural gas provider, Symmetry, over a high winter gas bill –saving the district $96,136.19. KASB had been negotiating on the district’s behalf to reduce an exorbitantly high…
Emporia looks to update rental maintenance codes
The Emporia City Commission discussed potential updates to its property maintenance codes during its study session Wednesday morning. Chief building inspector Kory Krause reported to the commission that in recent years the Code Services Department had received an increasing number…
Playas could aid cities by extending Ogallala life
Playa lakes are a unique phenomenon largely unnoticed by casual observers except during rain events when they can hold water for days or even weeks - creating a nuisance for farmers and a temporary haven for wildlife. Little has been…
Manhattan Regional Airport secures nearly $6 million from Dept. of Defense for runway reconstruction
Nearly $6 million in federal funding has been approved to fund an upcoming runway improvement project at the Manhattan Regional Airport. U.S. Senators Roger Marshall and Jerry Moran announced Thursday that $5.9 million dollars from the Department of Defense has…
Medicine Lodge Peace Treaty Pageant
This weekend, many Peace Treaty events will take place in Medicine Lodge. Starting Sept. 24 and running through Sept. 26, events include: The Medicine Lodge Peace Treaty pageant, the Intertribal Powwow, the Kansas Championship Ranch Rodeo, the Bulls and Broncs…
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady … for now
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held benchmark interest rates near zero but indicated that rate hikes could be coming sooner than expected, and it significantly cut its economic outlook for this year. Along with those largely expected moves, officials on…
Ark City firefighters use abandoned house to train
Knowing that practice makes perfect, Arkansas City firefighters spent Tuesday and Wednesday honing their skills by simulating a fire in an abandoned house. Fire/EMS Capt. Chet Ranzau said Wednesday that the First Baptist Church purchased the 127 N. B St.…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 22, 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.
Group’s plans would enhance access to Kansas Riverfront in Lawrence
The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday discussed the possibility of several new ways for pedestrians to experience downtown and the Kansas River. Representatives from RiverFront & CENTER, a group comprising local architects and volunteers, presented commissioners with a design plan…
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