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Finney County discusses loan for housing development
The Finney County Commission discussed loaning money to a developer for a potential housing development that would add about 300 units. Lona DuVall, president/ CEO of Finney County Economic Development Corporation, said the project would be made possible through the…
South Hutchinson hires Joseph Turner (from Sedgwick) as new city administrator
South Hutchinson has a new city administrator. The South Hutchinson City Council approved a contract for Joseph Turner Monday. Turner is currently the city administrator for the town of Sedgwick. He informed that community’s city council of his decision on…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 4, 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.
Wichita’s Q-Line will return at the end of May
Starting May 29th, Wichitans will be able to once again hop on the Q-Line. During the pause in service due to the pandemic, all the old Q-Line trolleys have been replaced with a new, 100% electric fleet. “These will be…
Fed’s Barkin sees higher inflation this year, but then a reversal in 2022
Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin told CNBC on Monday that he sees inflation pressures building this year that he expects to subside in 2022. "I think we will see price pressure this year. You've got a very strong demand…
Yellen says she was not predicting or recommending rate hikes
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she was not predicting or recommending interest-rate increases when remarking earlier about the impact of fiscal spending on the U.S. economy. Earlier on Tuesday Yellen caused a set of hiccups in financial markets when she…
Jobs in Wichita could grow faster than expected in hard-hit restaurants, aviation
New spending on restaurants and travel in Wichita could return jobs in that sector to near pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year, and employment in aviation manufacturing could rebound faster than expected by the summer. Those are among…
Brookville Hotel, known for its famous chicken, to reopen with new owners, new name
The Brookville Hotel, which closed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will reopen its doors under new ownership. The restaurant will reopen as Legacy Kansas on Wednesday, June 23. It will combine Munson's Prime, LLC steakhouse and the Brookville…
Douglas County Commission to consider creating regulations for solar farms in rural areas
County leaders will soon consider whether to create regulations for solar farms in rural Douglas County. As part of its meeting Wednesday, the Douglas County Commission will consider initiating a text amendment to the zoning and land use regulations for…
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