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Virus vaccine distribution plan set for Cowley County
A COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed to critical health care workers first, then the elderly who are most at risk, before being made available to the general public, City-Cowley County Health Officer Tom Langer said Tuesday regarding the county’s plans…
Anson Burlingame, 19th century statesman, brought Kansas ‘noble kindliness’ for today
It’s likely few Kansas residents could find the city of Burlingame (population 968) without a GPS. Even fewer, one suspects, know much about the city’s namesake. This year, the 200th anniversary of Anson Burlingame’s birth, provides an opportunity to make…
Kansas City, Kansas, school board votes to return to in-person classes in April
Students in the Kansas City, Kansas, school district won’t head back to the classroom until April, the board decided Tuesday night. The Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools board voted Tuesday to move the start of in-person classes to April. Instead of returning…
Sedgwick County may buy old hospital, make it into a new government center
The Sedgwick County Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a purchase contract to buy the former Riverside Hospital for $4.1 million for a new government center. The sale is contingent on the county inspecting the facility over the next 90…
911 emergency system at ‘breaking point’ as coronavirus surges, advocacy group warns
Ambulance services in the U.S. have been pushed to a “breaking point” as the country stares down another surge in coronavirus cases, advocates warn. Without additional funding, they fear the industry is on the brink of collapse. “The 911 emergency…
Derby approves county enforcement measures on health orders
Following a resolution passed by the Sedgwick County Commission on Nov. 10, the option was made available for area municipalities to join the county’s enforcement efforts regarding emergency public health orders – an item addressed by the Derby City Council…
Pittsburg finance director retires after 38 years of service
City of Pittsburg Finance Director Jaime Clarkson is retiring this week after serving nearly 40 years with the city. “The impact Jamie has had on our organization is immeasurable,” said City Manager Daron Hall “I am happy for him as…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 1, 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.
Merriam to install license plate cameras at two busy intersections to aid criminal investigations
The Merriam City Council last week approved the purchase of five license plate camera readers to be placed at the intersections of 75th Street and Kings Cove Drive and 67th and Carter Avenue. Recently taken off the city council’s consent…
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