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Gov. Laura Kelly issues new statewide mask mandate, adding teeth to anti-coronavirus directive
Gov. Laura Kelly responded to surging coronavirus infection Wednesday with a statewide executive order on face coverings that grants county commissions the option of accepting the governor’s version, crafting their own standard or rejecting new limits entirely. Counties would have…
With prior order in place, JoCo exempted from Gov. Kelly’s new statewide mask mandate
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly responded to surging coronavirus infections Wednesday with a statewide executive order mandating people wear a mask in public and requiring county commissions to take a public vote if they want to reject the mandate or craft…
Shawnee set to write city’s first long-term plan in 33 years — and officials want residents’ input
Shawnee is seeking public input on a comprehensive plan to update the city’s development guide and vision. Shawnee city staff recently launched a survey as the first step to garner public opinions on things like shopping, entertainment, dining and nightlife; services…
Wichita schools ask city for help as COVID surges among teachers threatens closures
The Wichita school district is calling for help from the city as teachers and school staff are contracting COVID-19 at an alarming pace, causing staffing shortages that could force some school buildings to close. “The District is in the process…
Hays chef creates Kansas-made market on Main Street — next door to his new barbecue joint
When Ellis County native Philip Kuhn was 9, he was through with eating grilled cheese and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. He decided to start cooking some specialty items for his four siblings. At 33, armed with years of experience,…
Local entities teamed up to entice the business to locate in Humboldt
Murphy Tractor & Equipment, one of John Deere’s largest construction and forestry dealers in North America, is up and running in Humboldt. It’s the company’s 30th location.... Indeed, a variety of players teamed up to entice Murphy to move to…
Fire chief hangs up his helmet
Iola Fire Chief Tim Thyer has seen a lot of changes over the 33 years he’s worked for the department, but the basic mantra remains the same: “Put the wet stuff on the red stuff.” But thanks to technology, Thyer…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 17, 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.
Wyandotte & Jackson Counties Coordinate COVID-19 Response
Wyandotte County, Kansas & Jackson County, Missouri Coordinate COVID-19 Response to Reduce Regional Spread. Leaders with the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, and Jackson County, Missouri, have coordinated to issue local health orders in response to a strong…
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