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Municipal Bond Trends for October 1, 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.
Rent a bicycle at parks and places across Lenexa
Lenexa’s new bike share program has arrived just in time to enjoy our parks’ stunning autumn scenery on a leisurely trail ride. The City of Lenexa has partnered with BikeWalkKC’s RideKC Bike program to offer electric-assist bikes — also known…
As 60% of Johnson County schools report COVID cases, guidance for returning is eased
The Johnson County health department has issued more lenient guidance on whether school districts should allow older students back into classrooms when there is high community spread of COVID-19. Unlike under the previous criteria, districts could now allow middle and…
If the speed limit is 25 mph or less, here’s a new way to get around in Spring Hill
Spring Hill is now allowing golf carts to be driven on streets where the speed limit is 25 miles an hour or less. The ordinance, approved by the City Council on Sept. 24, took effect on Sept. 30. No permit…
The historic Brookville Hotel announces closure
The Brookville Hotel, known for its family style chicken dinners, announced after generations under family ownership, it would close its doors. Owners Mark and Connie Martin announced on Facebook on Thursday that the restaurant would be closing due to COVID-19…
New Derby arts facility a hub of activity
Nothing in 2020 has been “normal,” and the opening of the new Hubbard Arts Center certainly falls into that category. Originally scheduled to have a grand opening in April, those plans had to be put off and the center –…
Derby preparing for transition to city of the first class
As Derby prepares to transition to a city of the first class, staff is managing the inherent changes to operations – with that process coming before the Derby City Council at its Sept. 22 meeting. With that first class status…
Spirit Aerosystems to close Oklahoma plant, some work will move to Wichita
Spirit Aerosystems has announced it will be closing its plant in McAlester, Oklahoma. The closing is due to the downturn in the commercial aviation market caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the grounding of Boeing’s 737 MAX jetliner. The company…
Emporia moves forward with expanded COVID-19 testing initiative, discusses library reopening
The City of Emporia may soon be getting increased access to close-contact COVID-19 testing. During Wednesday’s meeting of city commissioners, City Consultant Jim Witt updated the board on his efforts to increase availability, saying the initiative would be a partnership…
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