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The Fed is in early stages of tapering its asset purchases; change in the federal funds rate remains far in the future
The Federal Reserve is in the early stages of a campaign to ready markets for reducing its $120 billion in monthly asset purchases to stimulate the economy. ... This time, the Fed is creating a long runway for tapering, making…
Overland Park sees trifecta of hotel-to-apartment conversions
When it comes to multifamily conversions, a growing number of extended-stay hotel properties in Overland Park have whet out-of-state developers' appetites. Ruttenberg Gordon Investments (RGI), a Chicago-based real estate investor, looks to rezone the La Quinta Inn & Suites by…
Kansas town is using big catches to reel big dollars into the community
There’s something fishy going on in Eureka. The town is using a big catch to put some big dollars back into the community. From the biggest fish at 42.5 pounds nor the smallest ones, the flathead catfish tournament makes a…
Kansas’ longest-running golf tournament tees off its 41st year
The longest-running professional golf tournament in the state of Kansas is teeing off its 41st year Monday after being canceled last year due to COVID. The Southwest Kansas Pro-Am golf tournament is known for bringing in elite play, but for…
Fastest-growing counties in Kansas
From 2018 to 2019, the U.S. population grew by .48%, its slowest rate in 100 years. Declining births, increasing deaths largely due to the graying Baby Boomer population, and a crackdown on immigration have contributed to many states seeing net…
KDOL partners with several law enforcement agencies to reduce fraud backlog
Thousands of Kansans have had unemployment benefits put on hold due to fraudulent claims. A new partnership between the Department of Labor and several law enforcement agencies across the state aims to fix that. Monday was the first day of the…
Topekan Bill Randall is promoting urban agriculture through this decades-old community garden
If you have driven down S.W. Huntoon Street past S.W. Warren, you might have looked to your left and noticed a community garden overflowing with produce and plants. Bill Randall wants Topekans to consider the nutritional benefits of a vegetable…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 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.
Manhattan city manager excited about Museum of Art and Light
Manhattan city manager Ron Fehr told Riley County commissioners Thursday that he is “certainly excited about the opportunity” for the proposed Museum of Art and Light. “It would be a world-class facility,” Fehr said. On Tuesday, Manhattan city commissioners approved…
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