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Parsons PD receives award for 5th year in a row
A Southeast Kansas Police Department has been recognized - again - for keeping its city safe. And it's more good news for the Parsons Police Department. It's earned the Platinum Award for traffic safety from AAA. This year, the award…
Study: City, county lack cheaper family housing
The Garden City and Finney County commissions took a close look at housing needs during Monday’s joint meeting. Carol Davidson, Neighborhood Development Services director, gave an update on the Rural Housing Incentive District and the housing needs assessment study, or…
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Main Street Program Additions
Governor Laura Kelly announced the selection of Atchison, Baldwin City, and Junction City as the newest members of the Kansas Main Street program, bringing the total number of designated Main Street communities in Kansas to 28. These three communities are…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 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.
Pott. County discusses St. George comprehensive plan
Leroy Bailey, Pottawatomie County resident, expressed concern to the county commission Monday over the City of Saint George’s comprehensive plan. He says he is concerned that the plan is going to change zoning designations and increase certain costs. “It looks…
Atchison to sell Wilburn Park to potential ‘Family Fun Center’ Developer
City Commissioners, in their duties as Landbank Commissioners, unanimously approved the sale of Walt Wilburn Park to Franklin Family Enterprises, LLC for $20,000 on Monday as the potential future site of a “family fun center.” ... Derek Franklin, who applied…
Wichita gets outside help with new ethics policy
After a mayoral election filled with scandal and dirty politics, the City of Wichita decided it was time to put some teeth into its ethics policy. Tuesday, more than a year into the process and after some fireworks, the city…
Lawrence City Commission to consider repealing requirement for many top city officials to live in Lawrence
City leaders will soon decide whether to repeal residency rules that require many of the city’s top officials to live in Lawrence, potentially maintaining the requirement only for one position. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission…
‘A deeper look’: Lawrence Police Department installs new software for tracking complaints against officers, use of force
In the near future, if a Lawrence police officer uses a taser, firearm or other form of force a during a certain period of time — such as three times in six months — the Lawrence Police Department will be…
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