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Kansas sending firefighters to help with hurricane relief efforts
The Kansas Department of Emergency Management is sending firefighters and equipment from five fire departments, including Wichita, to provide support in areas of Louisiana affected by Hurricane Ida. Seven Wichita firefighters have been sent to Louisiana, along with two engines…
Spending federal COVID aid proves tricky in Kansas
Kansas is moving slowly to spend the latest round of COVID-19 aid, and one town turned down its share because city officials decided it’s not needed. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that while most state and local governments across the country saw the…
Uniontown commemorates 115 years of labor day celebrations
While some throughout the four states may choose to travel to other places this labor day, Uniontown is using the holiday to celebrate its history. “My great grandad, he was an old settler along with the other gentlemen, and I…
Communities receive grant to help residents enroll in health insurance
NEK-CAP, Inc. (Northeast Kansas Community Action Program) was recently selected as one of ten community organizations throughout Kansas to receive funding to assist individuals enroll in Marketplace insurance, Medicaid and CHIP. This was made possible through a federal grant Thrive…
Junction City Commission approves plan to give city employees a bonus
The Junction City Commission voted Tuesday evening to approve bonuses toward city employees. Full-time workers will receive $500 and part-time employees will get $250 each. This is a one-time bonus to show appreciation for their hard work during the pandemic,…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 3, 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.
Local market fighting to survive
If local buy-in to Moran’s Marmaton Market doesn’t pick up, the store will likely close within the next 30-60 days, predicts manager Marilyn Logan. “If just half the people in town would come in and spend $20 to $30 a…
Little Balkans Days back in Pittsburg after hiatus
An annual tradition in Pittsburg is back to, hopefully, being annual again. "Little Balkans Days" is underway. For those who don't know, the festival started in 1985 as a way to celebrate the area's ethnic and immigrant history. It was…
Stray bullets discharged in county can net fines
Gun owners and property owners will now be held responsible for discharging firearms in unincorporated Johnson County. The ordinance passed 7-0 at Johnson County Board of Commission’s Aug. 26 meeting. Fines will range from a minimum $500 to $1,000 per…
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