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Garden City officials revisit what the future of the city and its downtown will look like
Throughout the last decade, Garden City has boosted its regional appeal for many in western Kansas. Now, city officials are going back to the drawing board. The last time Garden City created a comprehensive plan of what the future of…
The “Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas” is awarding $145,000 to counties in Southeast Kansas
A new cycle has opened up for the "Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas." $145,000 are up for grabs in the CFSEK general fund grant. The money is set aside for non-profits, schools, government agencies, and churches to help with basic…
Cherokee County is having a youth entrepreneurship fair for students to come up with business ideas
Cherokee County is looking for the business leaders of tomorrow. The "Cherokee County Economic Development Corporation" is bringing back its virtual "Youth Entrepreneurship Fair." It's a chance for students in the county to come up with a business idea and…
‘Homesteaders’ and ‘Fluid Form’, along with Prairie Village’s new sculpture, on walk
The first-ever Prairie Village Art Walk will take place June 11 as the city dedicates its newest sculpture, “Fifties Freedom In the Village”, at 71st Street and Mission Road. The 3.6-mile walk will start at 5:30 p.m. at 69th and…
Hutch awards contract to create Ark River access point
The Hutchinson City Council approved awarding a contract Tuesday to develop an access point to the Arkansas River just of Fourth Avenue, near the old Fun Valley waterslide. The project will include creating a paved road and parking lot, and…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 2, 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.
Kansas town named best place to raise a family
Overland Park, Kan., was named the best American city in which to raise a family, according to a new study by WalletHub. The Kansas City suburb with 195,000 residents received an overall score of 72.5, receiving high marks for education…
Plan approved for golf destination facility in northeast Wichita
Wichita City Council members have approved changes to a development agreement to allow for a new golf destination facility in the northeast part of the city. The city established a STAR Bond district at K-96 and Greenwich Road for the…
Mission Gateway’s unpaid property taxes spur calls for new developer
The Mission Gateway developers are delinquent on $356,000 in property taxes, which could put the long-awaited $225 million project in jeopardy. The mixed-use development already has faced 16 years of fits and starts, including a yearlong delay due to the…
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