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Grant money saves historic building in downtown Topeka
The Thacher building in downtown Topeka was recently approved for two grants totaling $110,000. One of the grants, worth $90,000, comes from Governor Laura Kelly who also awarded grants to 14 other historical sites. The grants were allocated to the…
Gathering sizes grow to 300 for Shawnee County with new COVID-19 health order
Beginning Friday, mass gathering limits in Shawnee County have increased to 300 participants or 50% of total capacity, according to a press release. Restaurants, bars and nightclubs can increase their hours until 12:00 a.m. Karaoke is now allowed as well…
Up to 2 inches of snow, wind chills as low as negative 30 in Kansas weather forecast
More snow is in the forecast for this weekend as many parts of Kansas still have snow on the ground from this past weekend’s snowfall. People who have been staying inside due to the weather may want to get groceries…
Recreational Trail Funding opportunity
The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) is not currently accepting applications for Recreational Trails Funding. The 2021 application will be uploaded in the Spring for a September 1, 2021 due date. The program provides 80 percent reimbursement…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 9, 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.
How The Search For Water Is Pitting Farmers Against Cities In Western Kansas
In the late 1980s, drought left the wells that supply water to the city of Hays and Russell in western Kansas precariously low. The near-catastrophe sent city leaders on the hunt for more water. “We were just trying to survive…
Young generations aren’t staying in Kansas after graduating from college. Here’s why
Taelyr Blehm could have stayed in Kansas. When the KU senior accepted a position as a community organizer with the DART Network — an interfaith advocacy organization focusing on social justice — she had the option to work in Kansas…
City of Edgerton debates all-terrain vehicles, disposal
Edgerton City Council discussed the details of writing a city ordinance for all-terrain vehicles, golf carts, low-speed vehicles, micro-utility trucks and work-site utility vehicles. The ordinance would be voted on at a future council meeting. In September 2020, the Edgerton…
Tobacco-free parks highlight Hoisington agenda
Meeting Monday, the Hoisington City Council directed city staff to draft a tobacco-free ordinance to be enforced at city parks. Details of the proposed ordinance provide no exemptions and include a $50 fine with court costs. “Prior to drafting an…
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