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Rural residents air concerns about dangerous dirt ‘detour’
Residents along an unofficial detour voiced their concerns to the Neosho County Commission Tuesd ay after a fatality accident last week. Marilyn Henry, who lives in the first mile north of the intersection of Elk Road and K-47, was one…
Want to rent a scooter in Prairie Village? Residents may soon have that option
The city of Prairie Village is on the brink of making way for a fleet of dozens of rentable, motorized electric scooters, though lingering concerns about the vehicles has prompted the city to consider a pilot program that can be…
Sedgwick County hospitals reach “critical” status with new COVID-19 cases
Sedgwick County hospitals now report they are in a “critical” status with new cases of COVID-19. According to data from the county’s COVID-19 web page, there are 147 people hospitalized with the virus, and 56 of them are in the…
Council decides not to seek attorney general opinion
At Marysville City Council’s July 26 meeting, council member Terry Hughes said he wanted to request a Kansas attorney general’s opinion on the council’s action to pass Ordinance 1900, which amends Ordinance 1891 and gives the city administrator direct control…
Local developers request Bel Aire incentives to buy Wichita Hoops facility, build new spec warehouses
A group of recognizable Wichita developers is turning its attention to a growing industrial park in Bel Aire. Webb Industrial LLC, the entity that includes Steve Barrett, Ivan Crossland Jr. and Dave Murfin, have asked the Bel Aire City Council…
Kansas’ pension system had one of its best years ever in 2021
The Kansas Public Employees Retirement System saw its investment portfolio turn in one of the strongest years ever in the 2021 fiscal year — although lawmakers are still parsing out how to handle a significant unfunded liability going forward. Pension…
Are loft apartments the answer for Kansas Main Street renewal?
Building owners, storekeepers, Main Street organizers and city officials from across Kansas attended the Main Street Upstairs Downtown Workshop in Hutchinson on Monday and Tuesday. Along with presentations by architects, community development and economic development specialists, more than 100 participants…
Census shows growth in five towns across Washington County
Haddam breaks 70-year streak of Census declines, three towns (Barnes, Hanover, Palmer) have two decades of growth. Washington County lost significantly less population than official estimates had predicted, according to the most recent U.S. Census figures. Data from the 2020…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 17, 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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