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Main Street Plaza adds to Argonia downtown
Attracting and maintaining businesses is a tough challenge for small, rural communities, and the coronavirus pandemic is making that tougher. But there is something of a revival happening in downtown Argonia. The latest business addition is Main Street Plaza, a…
Photos: Little Jerusalem State Park Defies That Old ‘Flat Kansas’ Stereotype
People say that western Kansas is empty and flat — and maybe it seems that way when you’re racing along on I-70. But if you venture off the interstate there are some surprising places that defy the Kansas stereotype. One…
Further attractions filling out Derby’s STAR bond district
Derby’s Field Station: Dinosaurs will be getting some new neighbors in the city’s STAR bond district shortly, as 2020 brought about a big bang in terms of development. Within the span of a few months, the Derby City Council approved…
Municipal Bond Trends for November 12, 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.
Dynamic father-daughter duo adventuring in Hesston, rural Kansas
In the midst of a pandemic, Hesston father-daughter pair, Marudhu Madheswaran and Rithanya Marudhu, started a local adventure YouTube channel video blog (vlog), detailing their adventures, ranging from Kansas historical sites to science experiments and cooking tips. Marudhu said her…
Local former mayor instrumental in highway construction
The tale of naming Meridian Road begins in the early 1900s, when then-Mayor John C. Nicholson was instrumental in forming Meridian Highway, which started in Galveston, Texas, and zipped all the way to Canada. Nicholson, a member of the Good…
Making homemade ice cream in a town that time forgot
Art and Kenneth Mayfield have eaten at City Sundries Soda Fountain and Gift Shop for decades. The cousins enjoy chatting and siting at a 1920s table, eating Reuben sandwiches. “I love it here,” Art Mayfield said. “It’s kind of like…
Garden City approves mask ordinance
Face coverings will now be required in public spaces within Garden City to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. The Garden City Commission approved an ordinance requiring the wearing of face coverings in public spaces within the city limits…
Shawnee wants to boost code enforcement but must find funds to do it
The Shawnee City Council earlier this month unanimously agreed to advance new citywide efforts to improve infrastructure in residential areas, enhance proactive code enforcement and create closer communications with residents. However, the governing body decided against exploring financial options to…
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