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Municipal Bond Trends for August 11, 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.
USD 308 Hutchinson scrambles to recover live stream of BOE meeting after Facebook takes it down
Facebook took down USD 308's Board of Education meeting from Monday, a meeting where the board voted to mandate masks for all schools in the district. The school district says because they have no control over the social media platform…
South Hutchinson agrees in principle to county offer on bridge project
The City of South Hutchinson City Council unanimously agreed in principle Tuesday night to accept an offer by Reno County to assist in the replacement of the Scott Boulevard bridge. Reno County Public Works Director Don Brittain consulted with an…
Humboldt competes by raising pay
Humboldt council members raised the base pay for city employees from $11.84 an hour to $15 an hour at their meeting Monday evening. The increase “puts us back into a place where the city is a viable option to earn…
After years-long legal battle, Shawnee to buy 20 acres off Johnson Drive for new city parks and rec HQ
After months of negotiations, the city of Shawnee has agreed to purchase a piece of property near the Johnson County landfill to use as a new hub for the city’s parks and recreation department. The Shawnee City Council on Monday…
American Solar Challenge stops in McPherson on Santa Fe Trail route
The American Solar Challenge race made an overnight stop in McPherson last Tuesday on its five-day trek from Independence, Mo. to Las Vegas, Nevada. The race followed the route of the Santa Fe Trail in honor of the trail’s 200th…
Wichita police chief Gordon Ramsay tells the department he won’t be headed to Texas
Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsay will not be taking over the troubled Austin Police Department in Texas, city officials said Wednesday. Mayor Brandon Whipple said he was informed by City Manager Robert Layton that Ramsay will be staying in his…
$433,720 sought from wind farm
A new offer approved Monday seeks to resolve months of dispute over road damage in and around the Diamond Vista wind farm in northern Marion County. After a 15-minute closed-door session with counselor Brad Jantz, county commissioners voted to send…
Issue of flag with profanity heads to Blue Rapids court
Blue Rapids resident David Sain recently flew a flag with a profane statement in his front yard for three months before a neighbor complained to the city. Soon a petition to remove the flag was circulated and signed by 21…
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