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City of Pittsburg to turn 145-years-old
On May 20, 2021 the City of Pittsburg turns 145-years-old. In anticipation of this year’s event, the Downtown Advisory Board is planning a week-long celebration. With the City turning 145-years-old, the Downtown Advisory Board has a goal of collecting 145…
NLC Statement on Launch of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program
Cities, towns and villages are now one step closer to accessing the funds they need to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Importantly, the Treasury guidance puts local governments in the driver’s seat, giving them direct access to funds along with…
FCC to begin Broadband Subsidies
On Wednesday, May 12, low-income families can begin applying for the Emergency Broadband Benefit through the FCC, to help cover the cost of their broadband service and the purchase of a new laptop, desktop or tablet. To be eligible, a…
More than $350B in federal recovery cash starts rolling out to states, cities, counties
States, cities and counties can begin to tap their share of the $350 billion in federal funds intended to spur a national recovery from the economic toll of the COVID-19 pandemic, White House officials announced Monday. The Biden administration said…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 10, 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.
Argonia Days to move downtown
There are high expectations for this year’s Argonia Days celebration, which will be held Saturday, May 15, on Main Street in downtown Argonia, rather than at Salter Park a few blocks to the east. After a year of pandemic restrictions,…
Kansas State changing mask policy, cites CDC guidance
Kansas State University is altering its mask policy for outdoor settings, citing updated guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. WIBW-TV reports that starting May 17, those who are fully vaccinated can participate in campus outdoor activities…
The city of Parsons saw the return of some of its history recently
The city of Parsons saw the return of some of its history recently. The Parsons Historical Society Museum, hosted their seasonal opening this weekend. The museum debuted their recently completed West End Hall with new display cases and exhibits including…
Trails in Columbus entering the final stages of construction
The city of Columbus is about to get a little more active. The first trails in Columbus are entering the final phases of construction. One trail will loop around the soccer fields in Eddington Park before it will connect to…
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