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USD 378 scammed out of more than $115,000
Riley County Police say USD 378 Riley County Schools were scammed out of over $115,000. According to the Thursday’s incident report, an employee was scammed by an unknown person pretending to be part of an insurance company to send them…
Osawatomie seeks public input on downtown redevelopment project
Cathy Caldwell wants to know what the community’s vision is for the OZ Commons Osawatomie Downtown Redevelopment project. The City Council member is not alone. On Tuesday, June 27, residents had a chance to meet and interact with the redevelopment…
Critics raise concerns over legality of new eviction moratorium as billions of federal relief funds remain unspent
President Joe Biden reversed course this week with his announcement of a new COVID-related moratorium on evictions, but the order has already gotten strong pushback from critics. The U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) announced the moratorium Tuesday evening, after…
Johnson County commissioners vote to require masks for all K-6th grade schools
Johnson County commissioners voted 5-2 Thursday afternoon to mandate masks for all elementary schools. The board voted to require masking for all students through 6th grade in local school districts. Faculty and staff at elementary schools would also be required to…
KCK extends utility disconnect moratorium until October to give more time to sign up for help
The Board of Public Utilities board of directors have extended the moratorium for residential utility disconnections for non-payment until October 6. The BPU says people should continue to pay their bills on time so they don't get too far behind.…
California aviation company to expand operations to Wichita
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has announced that a California aviation company will be expanding its operations with a facility in Wichita. Brek Manufacturing Company intends to purchase two buildings in Wichita, investing $4.5 million and creating 75 new jobs over…
Finney Co. OKs study of westside wastewater
Finney County Economic Development Corporation was given permission to move forward in conducting a westside wastewater study at the Finney County Commission’s regular meeting Monday. Lona Duvall, President/CEO of the FCEDC, said the area is quickly running our of commercial…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 4, 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.
Report details how to keep young people in rural Kansas communities
A new report published this week from the Kansas Sampler Foundation examines the challenges and opportunities for young people who choose to live in rural Kansas. The public nonprofit, whose mission it is to preserve and sustain rural culture, says…
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