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Municipal Bond Trends for March 1, 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.
Historically Speaking: How Life Changed in Dodge City Overnight: The Quarantine
One hundred and thirty-six years ago on March 8, 1885, life changed drastically in Dodge City. On that date, Dodge City's biggest economic boon abruptly ended with the enactment of a quarantine law prohibiting the introduction of Texas long horn…
Leading judges, legal experts push specialty courts as key justice tool in reducing recidivism
Specialty courts across the state are receiving high praise from criminal justice advocates and experts for their effectiveness in reducing recidivism rates for those who embark on the “therapeutic” process. These courts are an attempt to address the systemic causes…
Kansas House signals support for bill requiring construction notice of ‘abominable’ utility poles
Kansas House legislators cast support Monday behind a bill increasing community regulatory oversight for construction of urban electric transmission mega poles. The legislation was sparked by a 2018 Westar Energy — now Evergy — project, in which the utility company…
New Riley County health order starts Monday, lifting most restrictions on bars and restaurants
A new Riley County health order goes in to effect Monday giving bars and restaurants more freedom. Aside from the mask requirement, bars and restaurants are now back to pre-pandemic rules. Bars and restaurants in Riley County can now operate…
Wichita police: Squatters’ shotgun went off as cops moved furniture in vacant house
Police say two squatters, a 46-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman, have been jailed in connection with a case where three Wichita officers were wounded by a shotgun blast at a south-side home that was supposed to be vacant. James Alden…
Study: Wichita falls behind Topeka, Lawrence on share of Gen-Z renters in state
Wichita ranked third on a recent list of the top-five cities in Kansas with the largest number of Gen-Z renters, according to a report published last week by RENTCafé, an online listing website for rental properties. Wichita fell behind Topeka and…
Johnson County to begin vaccinating those 65 and older this week
After weeks of focusing its clinics on those 80 years and older, the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment expects to expand its vaccination distribution to people 65 and older this week. First dose vaccine appointments for people older than…
Shawnee residents will be able to play pickleball on remade tennis courts at two city parks
Pickleball lines and nets will be part of the new tennis courts coming to Listowel and Herman Laird parks in Shawnee. Shawnee is planning to replace the aging tennis courts at both parks and also get new fencing and court…
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