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Municipal Bond Trends for November 18, 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.
Mangus retiring from Winfield after 31 years
After 31 years working for the City of Winfield, assistant to the city manager Gary Mangus will retire on Dec. 11. Mangus began working for the city in February 1989, helping set up a central purchasing department under then-city manager…
Huge grass fire battled in eastern Cowley
All Cowley County fire departments responded to a large grass fire before noon Tuesday south of Dexter. When the first responders arrived they reported the fire was more than a mile long, according to radio communications. Fire units staged at…
Don’t wait on contact tracers to notify others, official said
With the number of cases under investigation by contact tracers piling up, health officials ask that people who know they have a confirmed case of COVID-19 go ahead and reach out to people they have been in close contact with…
Wesley CEO says 10% of his COVID patients dying; Sedgwick County leans toward toughening rules
Saying their hospital is overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients — 10 percent of whom will probably die — officials of Wesley Medical Center pleaded with the Sedgwick County Commission to do much more to try to limit the spread of the…
Gov. Laura Kelly issues new statewide mask mandate, adding teeth to anti-coronavirus directive
Gov. Laura Kelly responded to surging coronavirus infection Wednesday with a statewide executive order on face coverings that grants county commissions the option of accepting the governor’s version, crafting their own standard or rejecting new limits entirely. Counties would have…
With prior order in place, JoCo exempted from Gov. Kelly’s new statewide mask mandate
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly responded to surging coronavirus infections Wednesday with a statewide executive order mandating people wear a mask in public and requiring county commissions to take a public vote if they want to reject the mandate or craft…
Shawnee set to write city’s first long-term plan in 33 years — and officials want residents’ input
Shawnee is seeking public input on a comprehensive plan to update the city’s development guide and vision. Shawnee city staff recently launched a survey as the first step to garner public opinions on things like shopping, entertainment, dining and nightlife; services…
Wichita schools ask city for help as COVID surges among teachers threatens closures
The Wichita school district is calling for help from the city as teachers and school staff are contracting COVID-19 at an alarming pace, causing staffing shortages that could force some school buildings to close. “The District is in the process…
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