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Governor Kelly Announces 250 Jobs with New Empirical Foods Facility in Garden City
Governor Laura Kelly Thursday announced the groundbreaking for a new Empirical Foods ground beef facility in Garden City. The planned facility, which is now the largest single investment in the company’s 40-year history, will bring 250 new jobs and more…
Despite challenges, Kansas’ rural schools handling pandemic. A big hurdle? Getting community buy-in
It was a little over a month into the school year that Holton Unified School District 336 superintendent Bob Davies realized the district was fighting a losing battle. The battle wasn’t against COVID-19, though, at least not directly. Like most…
Collaborative art installation highlights importance of migration, trails that ran through Topeka
An art installation two years in the making is now complete and on display at Redbud Park in the NOTO Arts and Entertainment District. The sculpture named "The Travelers" was a collaborative project between a group of local artists and…
Why Wichita says new electric buses are better than their diesel predecessors
Wichita transit added seven new electric buses this month in the next step of its plan to eventually electrify the entire fleet. With 11 buses, Wichita currently has the largest electric transit offering in Kansas. The buses, which cost more…
‘Urban art project’ brings splash of color to Topeka park
Jamie Colon’s paint-stained hands are cold from the frigid October weather, but he keeps painting outside because he wants to bring color to Santa Fe Park. Colon, the lead artist, said Topeka’s parks lack color. "You go to every park…
Amtrak service reductions in place
There are a couple of milestones at Amtrak this month — milestones that some are not happy about. For the first time in nearly 150 years, there is not a daily passenger train stopping in Newton — and the same…
Kansas Gas working to restore natural gas service to Ellinwood
Crews are continuing to respond to today’s damage to a Kansas Gas Service natural gas pipeline struck by a third party, resulting in the interruption of natural gas service to Ellinwood, Kansas. Technicians continue to go door to door to…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 22, 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.
CARES Act Landlord Incentive Program launched in Pittsburg
The City of Pittsburg Public Housing Authority has launched a new landlord incentive program aimed at increasing affordable housing options for families in Pittsburg. The program reimburses landlords participating in the Section 8 Rental Assistance program for eligible repairs up…
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