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Lawrence bar owners, students excited for new COVID guidelines, loosened restrictions
More counties in Kansas are beginning to loosen their COVID-19 restrictions. Douglas County is the latest area to follow the trend. Under the new order, mass gatherings increase from 25 to 50 people and food and drink venues can return…
Mayetta votes in favor of sales tax increase
People in Mayetta voted in favor of a one-half percent sale tax increase in a special election Tuesday. The current sales tax will increase to 1.5% and will start April 1. This increase will help cover the cost of extending…
Lawrence City Commission votes to set 11 p.m. end time for meetings, approves other meeting rule changes
The Lawrence City Commission has voted to amend rules governing its meetings in an effort to improve their efficiency and prevent them from running late into the night. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the commission voted 3-0, with commissioners…
Jetmore woman launches internet company to overcome the digital divide in her rural community
It started as a retirement idea in 2016 and has since made a significant difference in the community. Susan Nuss, a lifelong Jetmore resident, has created her own internet company, helping her town stay on the digital map. Nuss has…
Average price for a new home in Johnson County? $558,000 as property values rise
As buyers face a bidding war over Johnson County’s limited housing inventory, new homes are selling for $558,000 on average, according to a county appraiser report. Factor in existing homes as well, and the average sales price of a single-family…
Ark City students headed back to school five days a week
Students in the Arkansas City public school district will return to classrooms five days a week starting with elementary grades March 22. The USD 470 school board made the decision Monday night. Middle and high school students will start the…
Reno County leaves mask order in place three more weeks
The Reno County Commission will leave in place the governor’s mask mandate for the county until at least March 30, when the board will take it up for discussion once again. Local health officials asked the commission on Tuesday to…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 9, 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.
Kansas to move to next vaccination phase in 4 weeks or less
Kansas' top health official says the state could finish vaccinating seniors and essential workers and move on to the next phase of coronavirus vaccinations in the next month. Dr. Lee Norman said Tuesday that the state could reach the third…
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