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Independence announces Park and Zoo leadership changes
Independence City Manager Kelly Passauer has announced staffing changes in the City’s Park, Zoo and Cemetery Department, in light of the pending retirement of Director Barb Beurskens. Angela Anthony has been named Park and Zoo Director and will join the…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 6, 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.
Smoky Valley Distillery hidden gem of small-town pride
Decades ago, Bud Von Strohe and his good friend, Dewey Grooms, would drive in a Cadillac down Washington Street in Marquette, drinking whiskey and smoking cigars. Half a century later, Bud’s grandson, Stan Von Stohe, in remembrance of his grandfather,…
More teachers are coming to Kansas than leaving it, data shows
Despite a common belief that Kansas loses more of its teachers every year, the state actually imports more teachers than it loses to other states. According to a report from the Kansas Department of Education’s Teacher Vacancy and Supply Committee,…
Humboldt PD hit by COVID
Three of the five-member police force have tested positive or are awaiting results. Other departments are being asked to help cover the city. “We’re falling like flies,” said Shannon Moore, police chief of Humboldt. Of Humboldt’s five-member police force, two…
Size of internet providers factors into Kansas’ rural broadband divide
Lauren Clary gets a sinking feeling when someone asks her if she’s watched a popular show on Netflix. “I tell them, ‘Nope, I don’t have the internet at home,’” said Clary, who lives on a rural property near Lake Afton…
City, zoo inching closer to governance decision as city council resumes discussion
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums recommended the Topeka Zoo consider a different governing structure in 2011, and nine years later, the Topeka City Council is approaching a decision on whether to allow nonprofit group Friends of the Topeka Zoo…
Small-town dairy successfully sells milk throughout Kansas
While many small dairies across the country are failing, a small Kansas dairy with slightly more than 130 cows is thriving. Although it is still hard work, and the margins remain small, the dairy has remained in the black throughout…
Doctors share sobering view of COVID in Reno County; challenge community to respond
In a somber and graphic online “Town Hall” Thursday night, several Hutchinson medical professionals talked about what they are now experiencing as the novel coronavirus surges in Reno County and threatens to overwhelm local hospital resources. “We are staring down…
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