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Roeland Park residents to receive up to 50% discount to city parks and rec facilities, services
The Roeland Park City Council last week approved a parks and recreation pricing policy that gives residents a discounted rate of up to 50% less than non-residents. The new policy outlines how the city charges residents and non-residents for a…
Shawnee opts against using county resources to enforce JoCo pandemic health order
After some back-and-forth among city leaders, the Shawnee City Council on Monday night decided to opt out of Johnson County’s recent pandemic health order. Despite the vote, the health order remains in effect in Shawnee, but the council’s decision means that…
Fairway approves add-on sales tax for Stroud’s redevelopment
The Fairway City Council Monday evening approved the nearly $2 million Stroud’s redevelopment agreement and the city’s first-ever Community Improvement District. A 1.5% add-on sales tax will apply to shoppers at the multi-tenant site, which intends to bring a Starbucks with a…
Iola picks Matthew Rehder for city administrator
Matthew Rehder, city administrator of Seneca, has been tapped to become Iola’s next city administrator. City Council members voted, 5-3, to extend a three-year contract offer to Rehder. Terms of the contract were not announced. According to Rehder’s LinkedIn profile,…
Another massive warehouse is coming to Park City, this time for an Amazon supplier
Even before Amazon finally confirmed in October that it is building a massive new warehouse in Park City, Pratt Industries had started making plans for its own large warehouse, office and production facility there. No one with Pratt Industries returned calls this summer or this…
After 2 years on the job, Shawnee Mission school superintendent says he’ll step down
Shawnee Mission Superintendent Mike Fulton plans to retire from his position in July, he told the school board Monday night. Fulton said in a statement that announcing his decision now will allow the district enough time to find his replacement.…
Lecompton’s Christmas tree display highlights antique holiday decor
Each year, the Territorial Capital Museum in Lecompton brings holiday cheer to the small town by hosting its Christmas tree display. The event draws a few thousand people each year to look at the unique trees and ornaments that date…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 14, 2020
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 Police host annual Holiday Feast
The Wichita Police Department hosted their annual Holiday Feast for people and families in need on Sunday. The event allowed families to pick up food prepared by Pig In Pig Out, an area barbecue restaurant, as well as meet Santa…
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