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Prairie Village, one of last virtual holdouts in Johnson County, will explore hybrid meeting options
The Prairie Village Council Committee of the Whole has directed city staff to move forward with planning to begin hybrid city meetings. Prairie Village’s governing body appears to be the only one in Johnson County that has yet to return…
Overland Park on verge of doing away with pit bull ban — here’s what revised city code would say
A long exile may finally be ending for pit bulls in Overland Park. The dogs, which animal welfare advocates say have been unfairly maligned, could be allowed back in Overland Park homes as soon as September 28, pending final approval…
Wichita force marks National Police Woman Day with first all-female squad
For the first time in history, the Wichita Police Department had an all-female squad working first shift at Patrol West on Sunday morning. The squad, comprised of officers and supervisors who are all women, was arranged in honor of National…
Douglas County leaders approve study that aims to help community end chronic homelessness
Douglas County leaders have approved a study that aims to identify what services, programs and support are needed for the community to achieve its goal of eliminating chronic homelessness. As part of its meeting Wednesday, the Douglas County Commission voted…
Upon their retirement, two longtime horticulturists leave Lawrence with a legacy of beauty
As two longtime city horticulture employees embark on their retirements, they leave a bounty of colorful blooms, green landscapes and trees in their wake. Horticulture and Forestry Manager Crystal Miles and Horticulture Field Supervisor John McDonald are both retiring this…
‘The Road to Santa Fe’ traces history of the Santa Fe Trail
"The Road to Santa Fe" premieres on KCPT on Sept. 24 and then will be distributed to public television stations nationwide. The program explores the history of the Santa Fe Trail. … On Sept. 1, 1821, William Becknell set out…
Overland Park on verge of doing away with pit bull ban
A long exile may finally be ending for pit bulls in Overland Park. The dogs, which animal welfare advocates say have been unfairly maligned, could be allowed back in Overland Park homes as soon as September 28, pending final approval…
USDA Invests Nearly $79,000 in Renewable Energy Infrastructure to Help Rural Kansas Communities, Businesses and Ag Producers
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Acting State Director for Kansas Dan Fischer today announced that the USDA is investing $78,757 to build or improve renewable energy infrastructure and to help rural communities, agricultural producers and businesses lower…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 9, 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.
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