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VA outpatient clinic in Liberal closing next next year
The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center said it will close its outpatient clinic in Liberal next year. The Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, which opened in 2018 in Liberal, will cease operations after Jan. 14, the Dodge City Globe reported. “We…
With KC beds sparse, rural hospitals in Kansas, Missouri face new COVID ‘tidal wave’
Like just about every healthcare facility in the nation, Holton Community Hospital spent the early months of the year making big plans as leaders there awaited the arrival of the coronavirus. There were disaster planning sessions, preparations to move around…
Majority of counties in Kansas have mask mandate in place following governor’s order
Sixty-two Kansas counties now have mask orders in place, with many coming as Gov. Laura Kelly’s new statewide mask order went into effect, according to a list compiled by the Kansas Association of Counties. That’s up from the 50 reported…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 24, 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.
Officials announce online portal to report businesses in violation of health order
The City of Wichita, Sedgwick County and other local officials announced on Tuesday an online portal for residents to report businesses in violation of Dr. Garold Minns latest health order. "While the focus of enforcement is to educate businesses about…
316 Hotel in Wichita to be redeveloped into affordable housing
The City of Wichita announced Tuesday that the city, in collaboration with Continuum of Care, is providing funding to HumanKind Ministries to purchase the 316 Hotel located at 1011 Topeka Ave. to add to much-needed affordable housing. Both public and…
Wichita Police Department delivers turkey dinners to those in need
Members of the Wichita Police Department delivered turkeys and Thanksgiving fixings to those in need as part of the Hope for the Holidays program. It is all do to help from different businesses and organizations. The deliveries included turkeys, pumpkin…
Sedgwick County’s new public health order pressures businesses to slow COVID-19 surge
Sedgwick County is putting the onus on businesses to help slow the coronavirus as it rapidly spreads in the Wichita area. A new health order signed by Sedgwick County Health Officer Dr. Garold Minns on Tuesday requires businesses to take…
KSHSAA votes to ban fans, start winter sports on time
High school winter sports will start on time in Kansas. But they’ll start without fans until nearly February. A proposal to delay the high school basketball, wrestling, bowling and boys swimming and diving seasons by the Kansas State High School…
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