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Governor Kelly to deliver State of the State Address virtually
Governor Kelly is planning a virtual presentation of the annual State of the State Address to the Kansas Legislature. In a press release, the Governor’s Office said the address would be delivered virtually to ensure the safety and well-being of…
Missouri offered double the incentives, but Urban Outfitters chose to build in Kansas
When Kansas City lost its bid to land a massive Urban Outfitters distribution center this summer, Mayor Quinton Lucas wrote to city staff, congratulating the negotiating team for holding the line when negotiating incentives with the company. The mayor said…
Sedgwick Historical Society honors police officers
When Dixie Parker Anderson grew up in Sedgwick in the late 1950’s and early 60’s, sometimes she had to go into the pool hall late at night to find her dad. She called it “embarrassing.” Anderson’s dad, Edward Parker, was…
Ark City police get special 150th anniversary badges
Arkansas City police officers were each gifted a limited series 150th Anniversary badge this holiday season. The City of Arkansas City turned 150 years old this year, and despite 2020 being a year in which celebrations could not physically take…
Rural communities, first responders seeing increased need for suicide prevention
The coronavirus pandemic has been stressful for all of us. The federal government said it's worse in rural communities. In rural communities, the rates of suicide and depression are higher than in suburbs and metro areas, according to the CDC.…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 21, 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.
City of Topeka enhancing safety of Kansas River with new weir
In September, construction began to modify the existing river weir and banks of the Kansas River to enhance public safety, provide reasonable fish passage, improve navigation around the weir all while maintaining adequate upstream pool elevation for water intakes to…
Kansas officials hope to create new courts to help veterans
Officials in Kansas’ judicial system want to establish more special courts aimed at keeping veterans with behavioral, mental health or substance abuse issues out of prison. But The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that they are pursuing the idea amid the coronavirus…
Despite pandemic limits, 12 kids still get presents this year in PV’s annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ event
In its 10th year, Prairie Village's annual Shop with a Cop event was transformed to fit COVID-19 safety measures. Above, Chief Tim Schwartzkopf (far left) and Maj. Byron Roberson (far right) stand with Santa and the Grinch during the drive-thru…
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