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Municipal Bond Trends for April 13, 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.
Salina mask mandate stays in place after split vote
After a 2-2 vote, the mask mandate for the City of Salina will continue. As it was a topic that concerned many of the citizens who attended the Salina City Commission meeting Monday, the discussion on the mandate was moved…
Shawnee set to allow public consumption of alcohol in downtown area
Shawnee appears set to make the public consumption of alcohol permissible in an area covering four square blocks in the city’s downtown core. The Shawnee City Council on Monday unanimously agreed to direct city staff to develop an ordinance to…
Redbud plantings kick off new Winfield tree program
The City of Winfield recently began planting 39 redbud trees along Ninth Avenue as part of a donation the city received for a new tree program. The redbud plantings is the first of a three-prong program to improve the landscape…
Johnson County opens vaccine clinics to residents, workers age 16 and up
Johnson County opened its COVID-19 vaccine clinics to anyone age 16 and older who live or work in the county. It's something the state did several weeks ago, but allowed each individual county to decide how it wanted to use…
With at least 280 people experiencing homelessness living outside, Lawrence area leaders prepare for more action
With at least 280 people estimated to be living outside in Lawrence, city and county leaders are preparing for a deeper discussion about the resources and coordination needed to address the issue of homelessness. As part of its study session…
Iola Administrator getting to know community
Iola’s new city administrator Matt Rehder has been touring city facilities and getting to know the city and its people. Matt Rehder’s first month on the job as Iola City Administrator has been thankfully routine. There have been no emergency…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 12, 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.
Prairie Village residents may soon be able to get reimbursed for making homes greener
Prairie Village residents could receive reimbursements for a number of energy efficient home improvements with a new sustainability grant program that will be formally considered by the city council on April 19. Installing green energy systems, like solar panels, are…
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