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Amid tension and national tumult, Lenexa’s new police chief aims to build trust in law enforcement
Leaning over the desk of her new office at headquarters, Lenexa Police Chief Dawn Layman looked darkly up at the television. She has only been police chief for a few weeks now. Still, the seasoned law enforcement officer with 31…
Fed’s Bostic sees possible interest rate hike as soon as the second half of next year
Interest rates could rise sooner than forecast as the economy recovers more quickly than expected from the throes of the Covid-19 damage, Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic said Monday. While most of his colleagues don't see a rate hike…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 11, 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.
Lenexa proposes regulations for homeless shelters
As winter bears down on Shawnee Mission, Lenexa has proposed regulations for homeless shelters within city limits. The need for such regulations came to light after Project 1020, a cold-weather shelter, requested approvals to operate out of a church last winter.…
Incoming Iola city administrator driven to give back
Matthew Rehder figures it was his upbringing that led him to work in the public sector. “I had taken advantage of years of rec programs,” Rehder recalled. “As a kid, I played for city recreation programs, in city parks, all…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 8, 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 homeless shelter can’t meet the demand. Can these proposed laws help?
It’s the only place in Kansas’ most affluent county for homeless single adults without children to stay. And it’s temporary, only for the winter. There are no beds for such people the rest of the year in a time when…
Save Century II group floats a proposed law to save building
Save Century II efforts now include asking lawmakers to force a binding vote on any moves to take down Century II. "Has some teeth to it," says Celeste Racette with Save Century II. "Actually makes it binding and makes it…
After going fully remote, Wichita school board may consider bringing its students back
A rise in community COVID-19 cases and staff shortages because of quarantine prompted the Wichita Board of Education to send its students home last month. Now the board may be asked at its Monday meeting to bring them back, according…
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