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Houses selling in days as inventory reaches record tightness in Newton
If you want to buy a house in Newton, good luck. Two years ago, local realtors bemoaned the tightness of the housing market with only 70 homes up for sale. Today there’s 32 homes not under contract in the city…
Kansas legislators, governor extend COVID-19 disaster declaration to Nov. 15
Gov. Laura Kelly and legislators on the State Finance Council avoided political fireworks Wednesday to authorize extension until Nov. 15 of the statewide disaster declaration instituted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. An official declaration is necessary to sustain work…
Ellinwood Fire Department damaged when speeding truck hits it
Authorities said a truck hit the Ellinwood Fire Department late Tuesday night. The driver was heading westbound on U.S. 56 and going over 100 mph. The building and two fire trucks were destroyed. The driver was transported to a Wichita…
USDA Invests $781,127 in Rural Health Care in Barton County
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Kansas Lynne Hinrichsen today announced that USDA is investing $781,127 to provide telemedicine software and equipment to ensure equitable health care access in central Kansas. ... “Collaboration and strategic planning…
USDA Invests $40,000 in Community Infrastructure in Norton
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Kansas Lynne Hinrichsen today announced that USDA is investing $40,000 toward new patrol vehicles and equipment for the City of Norton Law Enforcement Department. ... The city of Norton will…
USDA Invests $501,956 in Distance Learning in Labette County, Will Benefit USD 506
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Kansas Lynne Hinrichsen today announced that USDA is investing $501,956 to provide interactive video conferencing equipment to allow access to students in rural Kansas. ... This Rural Development investment will…
USDA Invests $50,000 in Community Infrastructure in Caney, Kansas
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Kansas Lynne Hinrichsen today announced that USDA is investing $50,000 toward a new ambulance for the city of Caney, Kan. ... The city of Caney will use a $50,000 grant…
Lawrence City Commission votes to prohibit certain Airbnbs and other short-term rentals
City leaders voted Tuesday to prohibit most Airbnbs and other short-term rentals where the property owner lives elsewhere. As part of its regular meeting, the Lawrence City Commission voted 3-1, with Mayor Jennifer Ananda absent and Vice Mayor Brad Finkeldei…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 6, 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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