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Municipal Bond Trends for October 14, 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.
NCAA announces March Madness tournament is returning to Wichita for a third time
March Madness will be returning to Wichita for a third time. The NCAA announced its future host site selections for the men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday and Wichita’s Intrust Bank Arena was selected to host the first and second rounds…
LaHarpe digs new pump track
The first of a number of community projects kicked off over the weekend, with a team of volunteers gathering to help build a new pump track for bicycling enthusiasts. The group worked at the LaHarpe City Park Saturday and Sunday…
The 2020 census count comes to an end Thursday. Here’s how that will affect Kansas and its cities.
After many challenges imposed this year by the coronavirus pandemic and innumerable twists from the White House, the 2020 census will come to an end Thursday night following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling Tuesday. The Supreme Court ruled that the…
Traveling exhibit highlights rural America
The 5.4.7 Arts Center in Greensburg is ready to welcome a new exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution titled “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” thanks to work put in by Ann Dixon and Humanities Kansas. “The 5.4.7 Arts Center is blessed…
Hospital staffing and capacity a concern for Kansas communities as COVID-19 multiplies
Concerns are growing about adequate staffing levels and bed capacity at Kansas hospitals and nursing homes strained by rising COVID-19 cases. Hospitals in southeast Kansas already are struggling with capacity issues. Ascension Via Christi Hospital announced this week it would…
Wichita auto enthusiast travels long road through City Hall to start a tiny car lot
The Wichita auto enthusiast won City Council approval Tuesday to open a small car-sales lot near Central and West, after a lengthy stop-and-start process that’s been going on since July. The council action clears the way for up to four…
Reno County limits mass gatherings after spike in COVID-19 cases
The Reno County Health Department issued its first COVID-19 emergency public health order since March, prohibiting mass gatherings of 100 or more people after a big spike in new cases. "It's crazy. Like, I thought Hutch, well, it's pretty small.…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 13, 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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