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Atchison City Hall to reopen
With COVID numbers trending in a slightly better direction and vaccinations now occurring, Atchison City Hall will be reopened to the public, but just for access to the customer service and police records windows. The building doors will be unlocked…
Governor reports progress in COVID-19 vaccine efforts
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly said Wednesday the state has vaccinated 198,350 residents for COVID-19, and that represents almost seven percent of the state’s population. At her weekly news conference at the Statehouse, the governor said the state is expecting to…
Emporia moves forward with pickleball court project, Flint Hills Crossing CID
After reviewing information on the project last week, city commissioners officially approved Wednesday a memorandum of understanding with the Emporia Country Club allowing the construction of a public pickleball facility on the premises. The six-court facility (which will be considered…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 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.
Johnson County city could ban people from some medians. Would it push out panhandlers?
Merriam officials could ban pedestrians and panhandlers from medians at the city’s busiest intersections, citing safety concerns. The City Council is considering an ordinance that would prohibit pedestrians from standing or sitting on medians at nine high-traffic intersections, other than to…
No longer ‘critical’: Wichita hospital status upgraded as COVID patient count drops
The coronavirus pandemic status is no longer “critical” at Wichita’s two major hospitals as the number of COVID-19 patients has dropped to its lowest level in three months. The Sedgwick County Health Department on Monday changed its area hospital assessment…
Sedgwick County relaxing COVID-19 rules on restaurants, bars, stores and sports events
In a sign that things are getting better on the COVID front, Sedgwick County’s health officer is relaxing restrictions on bars and restaurants, stores, mass gatherings and sports. Dr. Garold Minns and County Counselor Mike Pepoon announced several changes to…
Sedgwick County Zoo completes its largest capital fundraising campaign
Sedgwick County Zoo officials said Tuesday it had completed its $15.1 million capital campaign that will pay for a new entryway and a new leopard exhibit. "All sectors of our community really came through for this effort," said Sheryl Wohlford,…
Pottawatomie County continues to see housing boom, rise in non-subdivision construction
It’s no secret that housing continues to boom in Pottawatomie County. New home builds in 2020 were relatively on pace with previous years, according to Planning and Zoning Administrator Stephan Metzger, with an uptick particularly in non-subdivision home construction. In…
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