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Sedgwick County resumes asymptomatic COVID testing
Sedgwick County residents can once again get tested for COVID-19 regardless of symptoms. Asymptomatic testing resumed through the local health department on Monday. Residents can get a free COVID-19 test by calling the United Way of the Plains at 211.…
Reno County launches COVID Cut-Off Challenge to slow the spread of the virus
The Reno County Health Department is asking all Reno County residents to take part of the COVID Cut-Off 10-Day Challenge from Nov. 4 through Nov. 13 in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. The county health department has…
Kansas tax revenue $62 million above estimate in October to sustain positive trend
Kansas’ individual income, retail sales as well as liquor and cigarette tax collections surged in October to deliver $62 million more than projected to the state treasury and offer a slice of budgetary optimism despite lingering concern of a revenue…
Shawnee Co. landfill wants to increase waste level, upsetting people in area
Controversy hit Shawnee County during Monday's commission meeting, leaving people upset about a potential increase in the height of a landfill in the northern part of the county. The Rolling Meadows Landfill, owned by Waste Management, currently houses a hill…
Kansas has 99 of 105 counties in the red zone for new COVID cases. Only 1 is green.
The worsening spread of the coronavirus now has 99 out of 105 Kansas counties in the red zone for the rate of new COVID-19 cases. Kansas Department of Health and Environment data released Monday shows more of the state is…
Seeking funding: Humane society seeking expanded support from local governments
This year two members of the operational board are stepping down, in preparation for that, the organization hired an executive director. That kind of blew a hole in the budget. “We are showing a 49,000 loss with the hiring of…
Lawrence City Commission to consider allowing temporary homeless shelters to operate in schools and other locations
City leaders will soon consider a code amendment that would allow schools, event centers and recreation centers to house temporary homeless shelters. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider a text amendment that would expand…
USDA Invests $17.28 million in Community Infrastructure in six Kansas Communities
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Kansas Lynne Hinrichsen today announced that USDA is investing $17.28 million toward community infrastructure for six rural communities. ... Winfield- The Southwestern College Two loans totally $11.66 million will be…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 30, 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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