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Construction aims to fix one of the most dangerous intersections in Johnson County
Interstate 35 commuters can expect some delays in Johnson County as construction picks up this month at one of the most dangerous intersections in the Kansas City area. Work is now underway at I-35 and West 119th Street in northeast…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 30, 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.
Sedgwick County Issues New Health Order And Sets Up Online Portal To Report Violators
A new COVID-19 health order for Sedgwick County limits public gatherings to 25 people and continues current restrictions for businesses. The mandates are in effect Friday through Jan. 9. This latest health order from Sedgwick County Health Officer Dr. Garold Minns…
Fenwick brings prairie history to life
Stafford County native Lynda Beck Fenwick has spent years straddling two centuries as she researched historical events for her third book to be published, Prairie Bachelor, The Story of a Kansas Homesteader and the Populist Movement, scheduled for December 2020 release…
Powell says pace of economic improvement has moderated
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says that the pace of improvement in the economy has moderated in recent months with future prospects remaining “extraordinarily uncertain.” In remarks released by the Fed on Monday, Powell said that the increase in new…
New JoCo courthouse set to open in 2021 — here is what could happen to old site in downtown Olathe
A green space concept is taking shape for the soon-to-be-vacant plot of land in downtown Olathe where the current Johnson County courthouse stands. County commissioners earlier this month got a first look at initial designs for what could go into…
Amid difficulties of the pandemic, incoming Lawrence mayor wants the city ‘to look out for everyone in the community’
Over the past 20 years, City Commissioner Brad Finkeldei has played big roles in plenty of local organizations: social service nonprofits, the chamber of commerce, the planning commission and more. And this week, if tradition holds, he’ll add a new…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 27, 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.
‘It’s very exciting’: New coin features Kansas tallgrass prairie preserve in Flint Hills
There’s big excitement in the Flint Hills over a new coin that pays homage to a stunning Kansas landmark. The U.S. Mint earlier this month released the 55th installment in its America the Beautiful Quarters Program — a coin representing…
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