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Municipal Bond Trends for January 13, 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.
Where will Marion County’s 200 wind farm tower builders stay?
Where workers will stay when construction gets under way for a wind farm in the south part of the county is anyone’s guess. Few RV campsites are available in the county. Building permits are not yet granted for the Expedition…
Valley Center adopts official flag
The City of Valley Center has an official city flag. For the first time in its history, the city council on Jan. 5 adopted a design to be used to make city flags. The design was developed by a Valley…
Kansas women feed healthcare workers across the state
What started as a simple way to give back has grown into a state-wide effort. "I thought it was a one time deal, thank you for saving my mom's life, you know, but so many, just the response has just…
Republic and Washington Counties still being considered for wind farm
NextEra Energy Resources is still considering a wind farm project in Washington County, but the wind farm company is still gathering information. “We are in the early stages of developing a wind project in the area,” said senior communication specialist…
Utilities installing solar power operations in Missouri, Kansas
Two area utilities are adding solar power to their portfolios of electrical generation to meet the needs of Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas. The first of solar electrical generation operation will come online in the next two weeks when Liberty…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy honored for courage, bravery
A Jackson County Sheriff's Deputy was the recipient of a Medal of Valor for his courage and bravery. Sgt. Travis Spiker was given the honor Monday. According to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Spiker was helping officers in Holton at…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 12, 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.
Goddard STAR bond project expanding
Following the success of the new ballfields opened in Goddard as part of a STAR bond project, the city is expanding on those efforts with the STAR bond phase two addition. In phase two, approved at the end of December,…
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