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Remote learning sends kids to alternative classrooms, like the Sedgwick County Zoo
What does a fuzzy cow have to do with successful remote learning? And, how is she helping keep essential workers on the job? The Sedgwick County Zoo knows the answers to those questions. The classrooms at the zoo’s Cargill Learning…
Wichita teachers ratify new union contract after district adds one-time bonus
Wichita Public Schools teachers voted to accept a new union contract proposal from USD 259 after the district offered a one-time bonus to those who weren’t otherwise going to receive a raise during the pandemic. In all, 64.5% of district…
Sedgwick County passes 30,000 cases of COVID-19 as Wichita hospital ICUs remain full
Sedgwick County has now surpassed 30,000 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 since the coronavirus pandemic began. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Monday reported 174,025 total confirmed and probable cases in Kansas. Sedgwick County has had the…
Shawnee County commissioners approve permit for 1 million gallon water tower
A conditional use permit for a 1 million gallon water tower, which local government officials said will accommodate future growth and potentially prevent boil water orders, was approved by the Shawnee County Commission. Commissioners held a virtual public hearing at…
Shawnee County commissioners extend disaster declaration until summer
Shawnee County will be in a "state of local disaster emergency" until June 30, 2021, after the resolution declaring a state of emergency was extended for the third time. "Given our continued battle with the COVID-19 crisis this will allow…
Kansas trails receive national designations
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s (KDWPT) Flint Hills Trail and Prairie Spirit Trail state parks recently received America’s highest trails honor when they were designated National Recreational Trails by the National Park Service. Both state park trails are…
An empty desk and a moment of silence
An empty desk at the front of the Barton County Commission’s courthouse chamber spoke volumes Monday morning. The name plate still read Kenny Schremmer, chairman. It was a tribute to Schremmer, the longtime First District commissioner who died at his…
Potential cell tower gets poor reception from Derby
During a public hearing at a special meeting of the Derby Planning Commission Dec. 2, feelings of Derby residents were made very clear – as a handful spoke up in opposition to a proposed cell tower near High Park and…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 4, 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.
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