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Derby advancing program to improve business facades
The Derby Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB) voted 6-0 to advance a commercial facade improvement program at its meeting on Wednesday, May 5. As it’s currently proposed, the program would function as a matching grant program – offering up to…
Businesses in Kansas competing to recruit workers
Bogey's, a restaurant in Hutchinson, has been trying to hire new staff for three months. Many other local businesses are in a similar position. Tyler Davis, the owner of Bogey's, says it's making it tough to fill vacant positions, "The…
Help for Wichita renters hits $1.4 million so far; city works to dig out of backlog
More than two months into its new emergency rental aid program, the city of Wichita has approved more than $1 million in funds for almost 9% of applicants but expects to pick up the pace in the coming weeks. The…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 13, 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.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces 132 new Jobs in Neodesha
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that London-based Sicut Enterprises has selected Neodesha as the site of their new North American manufacturing hub, projected to create 132 new full-time jobs over the next five years. “Sicut’s new manufacturing hub will create…
Sedgwick County offering COVID vaccine to ages 12 to 15
Sean Wentling patted his little brother on the back Thursday as he walked toward a station at the former downtown library to receive his first COVID-19 vaccine. The Food and Drug Administration expanded the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to…
Rep. Davids asks for $617 million in federal dollars for major highway work in Lenexa, Overland Park
Rep. Sharice Davids has requested up to $617 million in federal transportation funds to help pay for a few major highway projects in Johnson County, the lion’s share of which are aimed at funding long-hoped-for work in Lenexa. The projects…
CDC: You can ditch the mask in most places, indoors and out, if fully vaccinated
Americans fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not need to wear a mask in most situations, indoors and outdoors, federal health officials said in an updated set of recommendations Thursday that marks a major turning point in the pandemic. The announcement…
Governor Laura Kelly Announces 450 New Jobs in Overland Park
Governor Laura Kelly today applauded the announcement that TTEC Holdings, Inc., a world leader in global digital customer experience technology and services, will create 450 new jobs in Overland Park. The company is initially creating work-from-home positions to ultimately be…
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