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Municipal Bond Trends for October 28, 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.
Which came first, the dinosaurs or the STAR bond district?
Much like the classic chicken and egg paradox, Derby’s STAR bond district and Field Station: Dinosaurs are inextricably linked, with each playing a role in the others origin – but which came first? According to Developer Rick Worner, with National…
Wichita schools changing meal distribution plan
With Wichita’s middle and high school students having to option to return to class November 9, the district will change how school lunches are distributed. All students can get free meals for the rest of the school year, thanks to…
Wichita hospitals looking at overflow options for COVID-19
One Wichita hospital is at capacity and another is at 90 percent this week, according to an update presented Wednesday to Sedgwick County commissioners. County Manager Tom Stolz said he received information from Ascension Via Christi that it was at…
Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office partnering with Ring security
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with home security company Ring “in an effort to make the community safer,” the Sheriff’s Office announced last week. Ring devices sometimes capture video footage of suspicious activity or a criminal in the…
Johnson County health officials urge school districts to cancel indoor winter sports
Health officials in Johnson County are urging school districts not to allow indoor winter sports, such as basketball and wrestling, where COVID-19 mitigation techniques aren't possible. In a letter sent to superintendents throughout the county, Health Department Director Dr. Sanmi…
Boeing’s 737 MAX plan gets murkier for Wichita
Even with the plane nearing its long-awaited return, what comes next for the 737 MAX and Wichita got more uncertain with new delivery plans revealed Wednesday by the Boeing Co. While Boeing (NYSE: BA) maintained its production plan of increasing…
Lawrence whole-home Airbnbs now subject to new rules, possible fines up to $2,500
The city’s new prohibitions on many Airbnbs and other short-term rentals where the operator doesn’t also live in the home are now in effect, and those who continue to operate such rentals could soon be fined up to $2,500. Earlier…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 27, 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.
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