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Allen County debates COVID hazard pay
Should county employees who worked through the COVID-19 shutdown receive hazard pay? That was the question up for debate during Tuesday’s county commission meeting. Sheriff Bryan Murphy spurred the conversation by asking if any decisions had yet been made regarding…
Overland Park to explore making popular farmers’ market a year-round event
Overland Park city councilmembers sought to reassure the public Wednesday that no redesign of the Overland Park Farmers’ Market will happen without extensive public input. After a disagreement about how and when that input will happen, a council committee green…
Emporia city manager Mark McAnarney announces retirement as city manager
Emporia city manager Mark McAnarney announced his impending retirement in an emotional statement delivered to the Emporia City Commission Wednesday afternoon. “I would like to inform the mayor and commission that I plan to retire prior to the end of…
Garden City officials revisit what the future of the city and its downtown will look like
Throughout the last decade, Garden City has boosted its regional appeal for many in western Kansas. Now, city officials are going back to the drawing board. The last time Garden City created a comprehensive plan of what the future of…
The “Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas” is awarding $145,000 to counties in Southeast Kansas
A new cycle has opened up for the "Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas." $145,000 are up for grabs in the CFSEK general fund grant. The money is set aside for non-profits, schools, government agencies, and churches to help with basic…
Cherokee County is having a youth entrepreneurship fair for students to come up with business ideas
Cherokee County is looking for the business leaders of tomorrow. The "Cherokee County Economic Development Corporation" is bringing back its virtual "Youth Entrepreneurship Fair." It's a chance for students in the county to come up with a business idea and…
‘Homesteaders’ and ‘Fluid Form’, along with Prairie Village’s new sculpture, on walk
The first-ever Prairie Village Art Walk will take place June 11 as the city dedicates its newest sculpture, “Fifties Freedom In the Village”, at 71st Street and Mission Road. The 3.6-mile walk will start at 5:30 p.m. at 69th and…
Hutch awards contract to create Ark River access point
The Hutchinson City Council approved awarding a contract Tuesday to develop an access point to the Arkansas River just of Fourth Avenue, near the old Fun Valley waterslide. The project will include creating a paved road and parking lot, and…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 2, 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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