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Diversity task force says it wants Manhattan city government to consider health in all policy decisions
Members of the city government’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force want Manhattan city commissioners to consider health in every policy decision they make. During the task force’s fourth meeting, which took place in person at the K-State Student Union,…
City of Salina Community Relations Division awarded nearly $3.1 Million to Assist Salinans in Preventing Eviction or Regain Housing
The City of Salina Community Relations Division, in partnership with Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas, announced today that it has been awarded a total of nearly $3.1 million in assistance from Kansas Housing Corporation to assist eligible Salinans who are…
Hutchinson awards $50k for LEC statue
A bronze statue of a policeman in an HPD uniform will be added to the redesigned lobby of the Law Enforcement Center this fall. Hutchinson Police Chief Jeff Hooper presented a proposed contract for the artwork to the Hutchinson City…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 22, 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.
Riding waves of a successful 2020, Wichita plans to find private operator of public courses
For about a decade, though, the city has been exploring the option of finding a private operator to try and reverse declining revenues, a trend that's happening nationally. Those conversations have been reignited in the last year. More recently, the…
Thousands of jobs open in Kansas, some owners say it’s hard to fill vacant positions
"Everybody seemed to return to restaurants, almost all at the same time," said Timirie Shibley, Co-Owner of Doo-Dah Diner. A return of customers means a need for more staff. Shibley says while that is a good problem to have, filling…
Galena seeking donations for Route 66 Brick Campaign
Leaving a mark on a stretch of Americana, it's what Galena city officials are hoping people will do. They're accepting donations for their Route 66 Brick Campaign. The bricks will be placed on the sidewalks of Main Street - and…
Hesston’s Ridge Pointe: From trailer park to city’s clean slate for mixed use development
Today the City of Hesston moves toward developing a city owned property it calls Ridge Pointe. But it’s been an eight year journey with plenty of bumps and tax payer investment along the way to get there. In late spring…
City of Mulberry Kansas files lawsuit against British Petroleum
Natural gas prices surged during February's winter storm - leaving many people worried about their financial future. But one community is fighting back. It's a local version of David vs. Goliath. This one - Mulberry, Kansas vs. British Petroleum or…
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