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USDA expands assistance to cover feed transportation costs for drought-impacted ranchers in Kansas
In response to the severe drought conditions in the West and Great Plains, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today its plans to help cover the cost of transporting feed for livestock that rely on grazing. USDA is updating…
Affordable Housing Advisory Board recommends city partner with private property owners to develop affordable housing in Lawrence
The city’s Affordable Housing Advisory Board would like the city to more actively pursue partnerships with private property owners to develop affordable housing in the community. As part of its meeting Monday, the board voted 12-0 to recommend that the…
Natural gas spikes ‘appear to violate’ law
Attorney General Derek Schmidt says the natural gas price spikes during the February winter storm “appear to violate Kansas law,” and he is seeking expert help with the investigation and potential lawsuits. Schmidt announced Monday that his office has submitted…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 13, 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.
Derby population over 25k in latest Census data
The latest Census data from 2020 indicates Derby’s population is officially over 25,000 people. Per the Census report, Derby is still the second-largest city in Sedgwick County, behind Wichita at 397,532 people. With an estimated population of 25,625, Derby is…
Hesston’s Excel Industries sold
One of Harvey County's largest employers has been sold. Excel Industries was purchased by Stanley Black and Decker. The transaction was announced today. Excel is a leading manufacturer of lawn equipment under the brand names of Hustler and BigDog. The Hesston…
Buffalo carved out of butter featured at Kansas State Fair
Kansas’s state animal — the buffalo — is being celebrated at the State Fair this year with a 700-pound butter sculpture. A sculptor from Iowa, Sarah Pratt, had to do some research on buffaloes before she designed this year’s butter…
One project for the Pittsburg Parks and Recreation is nearing completion, and the community is getting its first look
One project for the Pittsburg Parks and Recreation is nearing completion, and the community is getting its first look. This weekend was the soft opening for the city's new splash pad in Schlanger Park. The $325,000 project was funded through…
Emporia Public Schools nearing end of first wave of $78 million bond projects
Emporia Public Schools will be updating all of its schools over the next three years and the first projects are close to completion. These projects are part of a $78 million bond voters approved in 2019. Jones Early Childhood Development…
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