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Survey finds more than 30,000 Johson Countians live in poverty, every city impacted
Merriam, Roeland Park, Mission and Shawnee are among the northeast Johnson County cities with the highest poverty rates, according to a United Community Services of Johnson County fact sheet. The local nonprofit’s data details poverty rates for the 19 cities and…
Pittsburg one of 50 best work-from-home cities in the US
Leading tech news publication PCMag just released their ranking of 50 best work-from-home cities in America and Pittsburg, Kansas made the list. The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a remote work boom, driving many North Americans to find new, more affordable homes.…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 8, 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.
Diving into western Kansas’ water issues
Water flows freely and easily in parts of Kansas. But in other locations, the splash and splatter of a river is far less frequent. A heavy downpour, though often prayed for by farmers, is rare. Edwards, Ellis, Russell and Stafford…
Yield on 30-year Treasury Hits 2% for First Time Since Pandemic
The yield of the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond pushed past 2% Monday for the first time since February 2020, before the coronavirus pandemic roiled government-debt markets. The move comes amid a recent surge in yields of longer-term Treasury bonds compared…
Sedgwick County outlines opposition to property tax relief bill
A bill in the Kansas House to provide property tax relief to businesses closed or limited in capacity by county regulations will be met with opposition by Sedgwick County at a Tuesday hearing. Commissioners met in a special meeting Monday…
Wheatland Electric provides $5K to Great Bend for housing study
Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc., is providing $5,000 to Great Bend Economic Development to assist with a local housing study. As a member-owned cooperative, Wheatland Electric is guided by several cooperative principles, including concern for community, according to a company news…
Small Kansas town spotlighted in Super Bowl commercial
A small Kansas town taking center stage as one of Sunday nights most popular Super Bowl commercials. Bruce and Donna Fiene light up with pride watching their hometown of Lebanon, the center of the U.S., be put on the map…
Sedgwick Co. Commission opposes bill that would reimburse some businesses’ property taxes
The Sedgwick County Commission is against a bill that would force counties to reimburse some business owners for actions taken during the coronavirus pandemic. Some counties have forced businesses to shut down or limit the number of customers during the…
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