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Twin Valley invests in solar project
Twin Valley Electric Cooperative has broken ground on a 10-acre solar farm totaling 1 megawatt. The solar farm will be built next to a Twin Valley substation south of Mound Valley on Elk Road. Construction is expected to be completed…
‘StoryWalk’ being installed along pedestrian trail in Arkansas City
Several community partners have joined forces to offer families an innovative, active, educational and COVID-safe opportunity. A new StoryWalk display has been installed by the City of Arkansas City at the Poplar Walking Trail in Arkansas City and runs along…
Wichita’s Project Downtown celebrates ten years
In 2010, a master plan for Wichita’s downtown was given the green light. Project Downtown celebrates ten years of an ambitious fifteen year plan to revamp the Air Capitol’s inner core. Many locals, like Marcus Baysinger, feel the project has…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 20, 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.
CARES money helps City of Sedgwick upgrade technology
As part of the funding from the CARES act, the City of Sedgwick will soon be using new technology to live-stream their city council meetings. If everything goes to plan, everything should be up and running by the next meeting…
Shelter’s new director enjoys finding good homes for pets
Growing up, Brittni Israel’s home in Westphalia seemed to be a dumping ground for unwanted dogs. A nonstop parade seemed to make their way to her. Maybe it was a coincidence. Or maybe desperate pet owners knew Israel and her…
Supply shortage: Sedgwick County to limit next round of vaccine to those over 90
The COVID-19 vaccine is in such short supply in the Wichita area that the county health department plans to initially limit its second phase of vaccinations to those aged 90 or older, Sedgwick County officials said Tuesday. Gov. Laura Kelly…
Derby pushes for more regular redistricting review
As Derby has continued to transition to a city of the first class following a proclamation last November, staff and the city council have continued to update charter ordinances to maintain operations as they were prior to that designation. Changes…
Sedgwick County jail moving to e-mail only for inmates
In an effort to stop drugs from making it into the jail, the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office will no longer allow personal mail to be sent to inmates. The jail contracts with Securus Technologies for a lot of services, and…
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