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Municipal Bond Trends for August 27, 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.
Pittsburg cost of living far below average, lowest among urban areas in Kansas
One of the most affordable cities in Kansas could be closer than you think. It's really close if you live in Pittsburg -- because we're talking about Pittsburg. We are -- in general, major urban areas in the state like…
‘You are responsible for every bullet’: Johnson County approves new gun safety measure
On Thursday, the Johnson County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution they hope will address reckless shooting across property lines. The resolution now makes it a code violation for a person to shoot a gun and have the bullet…
Camp exposes inner-city youth to agriculture, college experience
Agriculture is part of the legacy of the historic northwest Kansas town of Nicodemus in Graham County. In the late 1870s, freed slaves headed west and started a farming community in Nicodemus, the oldest and only remaining African American settlement…
Yoder Heritage Day brings in the crowds
Carrie Gingerich grew up in Yoder. Each year, she would attend Yoder Heritage Day with her family. Now a mother and living in Partridge, she is excited to introduce 2-year-old Kendall to the celebration of her hometown’s heritage. “There’s a…
Lakin turning old tennis court into community garden
In the Kearny County town of Lakin, an old tennis court has had it’s last volley and is now being turned into a community garden. Putting in the work to make the beautification transition are students from Lakin High School.…
Kiel Mangus tabbed to be Derby’s next city manager
Derby has its next city manager, and it didn’t have to search far and wide to find him. In a special meeting on Aug. 27, the Derby City Council formally approved an employment agreement with current deputy city manager Kiel…
Stephen King mentions Kansas towns in new book
The small Kansas town of Protection, about 140 miles southwest of Wichita in Comanche County, is excited about world-renowned author Stephen King’s newest book. In it, King mentions Protection’s motel and the town’s popular restaurant, Don’s Place, where two of…
Fiedler begins job as North Newton city administrator
Kyle Fiedler oversees entities in his personal and professional life. At home, he watches over his rural Harvey County property, which he said he calls a farm as it’s on five acres. ... With his new job as North Newton…
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