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A 4-year mayor and 6 Lawrence city commissioner districts among task force’s recommendations
The people of Lawrence should directly elect a mayor to serve a four-year term and six city commissioners broken down by districts, according to the city government study task force. The task force members voted Thursday evening to finalize their…
Wichita leaders go back to the drawing board for parts of the east-bank plan, but a vision remains
A years-long effort culminating in the creation of a Riverfront Legacy Master Plan was paused in an instant a year ago. Until a joint meeting among City Council members and Sedgwick County commissioners was canceled last March due to new…
Wyandotte County opts to let mask mandate expire after midnight
For the first time in over a year, by Friday there will be no mask mandates anywhere in the Kansas City area. Wyandotte County leaders have decided Thursday night to let the current health order requiring face masks expire. The…
Tornado wipes away historic schoolhouse in northwest Kansas
Kansas communities are recovering after multiple thunderstorms and tornado warnings from Wednesday. One tornado did a lot of damage in Rawlins County, and it destroyed a historic schoolhouse. "That structure was actually built in 1898," said Gary Kasten while talking…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 27, 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 is considering a lottery for people who are vaccinated against COVID-19
A chance to win a $1 million prize has helped boost Ohio's COVID-19 vaccination rate by 45%, Gov. Mike DeWine said Wednesday. An now, Kansas is considering a similar incentive for residents to get the shot. Dr. Lee Norman with…
Larned’s water tower light project in full swing
Since the Larned Water Tower lost its Christmas lights some years back, due to painting and restoring of the tank, the citizenry has not been happy. Alumni returning home for Christmas have missed the crown on the nostalgic Christmas tower.…
Lenexa considers what to do with 55 acres of land near Black Hoof Park — here are some options
Some city-owned woodland in Lenexa is back on the radar as city leaders and staff think of expanding Black Hoof Park. Back in 2007, the city bought roughly 55 acres just north of the 135-acre park and Lake Lenexa, which…
Topgolf will build $25.8M facility at K-96, Greenwich in joint venture with BigShots
After it was initially expected to build its first Wichita location at 13th and Greenwich, Topgolf is now headed to K-96 and Greenwich, city staff says, and it will be a joint venture with BigShots, the similar but smaller golf…
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