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Amy Nasta promoted to deputy city admin in Gardner
The City of Gardner has named Amy Nasta as its new deputy city administrator. Nasta joined the city in 2017 as its city clerk and was promoted to senior management analyst in 2019. ... In her new role, Nasta will assist…
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Nearly $14 Million in Grants for Rural Kansas Communities
Governor Laura Kelly today announced 32 rural Kansas communities will receive a share of $13,864,149 in federal grants to assist with community development projects. Through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program facilitated by the Kansas Department of Commerce, these…
Nicodemus: Oldest Black settlement west of the Mississippi hidden in the prairies of northwest Kansas
Nicodemus is a small town located in the prairies of northwest Kansas. It is the oldest and only remaining Black settlement west of the Mississippi. It was established in 1877 during the Reconstruction Period following the Civil War when pioneers…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 11, 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.
Moundridge in process of energy upgrade
As soon as the weather cooperates, Moundridge city employees will begin erecting telephone poles that are part a $5.2 million electrical upgrade. City Administrator Murray McGee said the city would be erecting 35 power poles to tie into an Evergy…
Police officers needed, McPherson expands recruitment efforts
The City of McPherson is in need of police officers. The McPherson Police Department currently has four vacancies for police officers, and they are expanding their recruitment efforts. McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden approached the city commission about changing the…
Governor Laura Kelly Applauds Eurofins Viracor on New, 110,000-Square-Foot Lenexa Facility
Governor Laura Kelly today applauded the recent announcement from Eurofins Viracor of its new 110,000-square-foot, all-purpose facility in Lenexa. Eurofins Viracor, Inc. is a provider of clinical specialty laboratory results to medical providers, transplant teams, and biopharmaceutical companies that also…
City of Kingman offering incentive to help residents stay safe amid extreme cold temperatures
When temperatures dip to extreme levels, many suggest letting your faucets drip. The water slowly flowing through the pipes helps them not freeze, and a slightly higher water bill will cost you a lot less than new plumbing. Now, for…
Convenience stores, municipal governments want piece of action if Kansas legalizes sports betting
Kansas Lottery retailers, local units of government and addiction counselors expressed concern Thursday about being excluded in a Kansas Senate bill from opportunities to share in revenue from legalizing sports gambling statewide. A Senate bill years in the making would…
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