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Kansas ranking counties on COVID status
Kansas public health officials are issuing county COVID-19 rankings intended to help local leaders stop the spread of the coronavirus in their communities. Marci Nielsen, the governor’s chief adviser for COVID-19 coordination, told The Topeka Capital-Journal that local officials should…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 25, 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.
Sedgwick city council grapples with how to spend excess funds
The City of Sedgwick is between administrators and has a looming budget deadline, so they’ve hired Kristine Polian, former Assistant City Administrator for Finance and Administration at Valley Center as a consultant to provide insight and direction for the budgeting…
South Kansas designated defense manufacturing community
The Department of Defense has designated South Kansas as a defense manufacturing community, making the region eligible for $5 million through a community support program. The initiative is led by Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR). As…
Sedgwick County officially denotes support for Amtrak expansion
In conjunction with the Amtrak Connects US Plan released earlier in 2021, the Sedgwick County Commission officially approved a resolution supporting an extension of Amtrak services from Oklahoma City to Newton – through Wichita – at its Aug. 18 meeting.…
Sedgwick County approves $2,500 signing bonus for EMS paramedics amid staffing crisis
Sedgwick County commissioners approved $2,500 sign-on bonuses for paramedics Wednesday, the latest move in a massive overhaul of the county’s Emergency Medical Services division following a Wichita Eagle investigation into the troubled department. Dr. John Gallagher, former EMS director, and…
Property tax sales can take as long as 5 years
Marion County property owners can get as many as five years behind before their property is seized and sold for back taxes. Some owners have learned to game the system by paying one year, which pushes back the process. State…
KDOT’s cost share program applications being accepted
The KDOT Cost Share Program provides financial assistance to local entities for transportation projects that improve safety, support job retention and growth, improve access or mobility, relieve congestion and help areas across the state improve the transportation system. The Cost…
Armed guards hired for court security
County commissioners unanimously agreed Monday to pay an Abilene-based firm about $49,920.00 for a year to provide guards at the courthouse. S.D. Security guards will work a minimum of 90 hours a month, primarily at district court but also in…
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