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Lawrence seeks input from residents regarding how pandemic affects long-term plan for downtown
Though obviously not planned when the process first began two years ago, the city’s master plan for the downtown will now account for how the COVID-19 pandemic and related changes affect the future of downtown. ... So far, the consultants…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 15, 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.
Pittsburg school board approves new Wi-Fi network funding as some remote learners struggle
The Pittsburg Community Schools Board of Education approved funding for a private LTE network at their meeting on Tuesday. The network, funded by money from the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) taskforce, will provide a connection to students with…
Emporia renews contract with FEMA, discusses library reopening plan
City of Emporia Commissioners renewed a long-standing agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency during a combined study/action session Wednesday morning. Board members reviewed their obligations included as part of FEMA’s Regional Multi-Hazard Mitigation plan, which is traditionally completed every…
Reno County Planning Commission loosens regs on commercial wind in latest draft
The Reno County Planning Commission made more changes this week to proposed zoning regulations for commercial wind developments. While the new draft creates greater minimum distances that turbines must be from a home, they loosen restrictions on noise and shadow…
After years of dispute, OP committee recommends removing — and not replacing Westlinks golf course fence
The long-running dispute over the wrought iron Westlinks golf course fence may end with no fence at all, much to the chagrin of Overland Park neighbors whose homes abut the course. The city council’s Community Development Committee took up the controversy — which has been…
Gov. Kelly awards Yoder Meats, other Kansas businesses through grant program
Gov. Laura Kelly announced more than $9 million in grants for projects to strengthen the state’s food supply system. Kelly, along with Kansas Department of Agriculture Secretary Mike Beam and Kansas Department of Commerce Secretary David Toland visited Yoder Meats…
Olathe school board votes to let students in ‘high-risk’ activities return to in-person class
Olathe will allow students in "high-risk activities" back into the classroom next week. The school board had a special meeting Wednesday morning where members voted to let students in activities like football go to in-person classes when the district starts…
Renovations to rural rail service estimated to take nearly 10,000 semis off the roadways
A new Kansas Department of Transportation Short Line Rail Fund program will be bringing much-needed upgrades to rail systems across the state. The project is part of Governor Kelly’s IKE Program and will fund five million dollars annually for three years…
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