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McPherson passes new mask ordinance
There was some COVID-19 news at the McPherson City Commission — the annual Mayor’s Cup basketball games will not be at the Round House this year, and the commission took action to renew a facial covering ordinance in the city.…
Duplexes are partial solution to housing dilemma in Greensburg
Affordable housing is an issue in any rural community, but since the tornado of 2007 hit Greensburg it has been an ever-present problem. A group of contractors and grant recipients recently held an open house to show-off new housing units…
Lawrence changes virtual meeting procedures in effort to make public comment easier
The City of Lawrence is making changes to how it runs its online meetings in an effort to make public participation easier. The Lawrence City Commission began holding virtual meetings in response to the coronavirus pandemic and adopted a resolution…
Lawrence snow shoveling program seeking volunteers, applicants for help
The City of Lawrence and the Senior Resource Center for Douglas County are seeking applicants and volunteers for the Safe Winter Walkways Program. Volunteers are needed to help elderly and disabled individuals clear snow from public sidewalks in front of…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 23, 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.
10-year Treasury yield hits 4-month high
U.S. government bond yields posted their largest weekly gain since August, lifted by signs of economic recovery and the hopes for economic stimulus before or after the presidential election. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note reached as high…
Governor Kelly Announces 250 Jobs with New Empirical Foods Facility in Garden City
Governor Laura Kelly Thursday announced the groundbreaking for a new Empirical Foods ground beef facility in Garden City. The planned facility, which is now the largest single investment in the company’s 40-year history, will bring 250 new jobs and more…
Despite challenges, Kansas’ rural schools handling pandemic. A big hurdle? Getting community buy-in
It was a little over a month into the school year that Holton Unified School District 336 superintendent Bob Davies realized the district was fighting a losing battle. The battle wasn’t against COVID-19, though, at least not directly. Like most…
Collaborative art installation highlights importance of migration, trails that ran through Topeka
An art installation two years in the making is now complete and on display at Redbud Park in the NOTO Arts and Entertainment District. The sculpture named "The Travelers" was a collaborative project between a group of local artists and…
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