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Butler County Courthouse closed due to COVID
Those headed to the Butler County Historic Courthouse Monday to do business found a locked door — the building was closed to the public. “Many Departments within the Courthouse cannot serve our public at the level our public expects and…
Gov. Kelly Requests Extension Of Federal Authority Enabling Use Of State National Guard For COVID Response Efforts
Governor Kelly announced Monday that she sent a letter to President Trump, requesting that he approve an extension of Title 32–which allows the state to continue using the Kansas National Guard to help combat the spread of COVID-19. Title 32…
Parsons firefighters train with new tool
Parsons firefighters recently received an addition to their current “Jaws of Life” vehicle extrication equipment arsenal and are training on its capabilities and what it can do in the field. Firefighters will be at Parsons Auto Parts on 24000 Road…
Topeka’s St. Francis critical care capacity at 111%
St. Francis Campus hospital’s critical care capacity is at 111%, and Stormont Vail is considering sending patients to other hospitals. "This is a very fluid situation and can change minute by minute," said CEO of Stormont Vail Robert Kenagy in…
Montezuma museum display features prairie towns
A special photographic exhibit is on display at the Stauth Museum in Montezuma until Saturday, Nov. 28. “Considering the Commonplace: Prairie Towns Through the Lens of Bob Regier” is organized around eight themes: elegance, entrances, light and shadow, locomotion, sacred…
Arkansas City announces ‘Crushing COVID’ partnership
Arkansas City is joining other partners in Cowley County in a public health awareness campaign, "Crushing COVID in Cowley County." It is a joint collaboration of the cities of Arkansas City and Winfield, the City-Cowley County Health Department, the Community…
Gardner city’s toilets to be touchless
All city buildings in Gardner will have touchless toilets and lavatories, after the Gardner City Council approved an additional $6,100 at their Nov. 16 council meeting. At the Nov. 2, 2020, regular council meeting, $42,985 plus a ten percent contingency…
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Three New Openings in Program to Revitalize Downtown Corridors, Strengthen Economic Development
Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Kansas Main Street program will be accepting applications for up to three new communities in the state interested in joining. The Main Street program – designed to develop and strengthen downtown corridors – has…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 20, 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.
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