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Lawrence City Commission to consider adopting process for investigating potential ethics violations
The Lawrence City Commission will soon decide on procedures for investigating potential ethics violations by its members and other city positions. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider a resolution that establishes procedures for investigating…
Douglas County Commission to consist solely of Lawrence residents; concerns voiced about lack of rural representation
With two newly elected candidates taking their seats soon, the Douglas County Commission will have a much different look than before — and maybe an unprecedented one. When Shannon Reid and Shannon Portillo take their seats to represent the 2nd…
Ernatt v. City of Wichita: Lack of transcript of dangerous dog hearing
After Michael Ernatt's dog allegedly bit his next-door neighbor, an officer with the Animal Control Section of the City of Wichita Police Department deemed the dog "potentially dangerous" under Wichita City Code of Ordinances Sec. 6.04.045(a) (2018). Ernatt appealed to…
Lawrence Community Police Review Board moves forward with ordinance to strengthen oversight of complaints
The Lawrence Community Police Review Board is wrapping up its process of drafting an ordinance to strengthen oversight of complaints against police and preparing to begin a public input process regarding the proposed changes. As part of its meeting Thursday,…
Main Street Plaza adds to Argonia downtown
Attracting and maintaining businesses is a tough challenge for small, rural communities, and the coronavirus pandemic is making that tougher. But there is something of a revival happening in downtown Argonia. The latest business addition is Main Street Plaza, a…
Photos: Little Jerusalem State Park Defies That Old ‘Flat Kansas’ Stereotype
People say that western Kansas is empty and flat — and maybe it seems that way when you’re racing along on I-70. But if you venture off the interstate there are some surprising places that defy the Kansas stereotype. One…
Further attractions filling out Derby’s STAR bond district
Derby’s Field Station: Dinosaurs will be getting some new neighbors in the city’s STAR bond district shortly, as 2020 brought about a big bang in terms of development. Within the span of a few months, the Derby City Council approved…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 12, 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.
Dynamic father-daughter duo adventuring in Hesston, rural Kansas
In the midst of a pandemic, Hesston father-daughter pair, Marudhu Madheswaran and Rithanya Marudhu, started a local adventure YouTube channel video blog (vlog), detailing their adventures, ranging from Kansas historical sites to science experiments and cooking tips. Marudhu said her…
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