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Hutchinson provides info graphics to answer the question: where do my taxes go?
We get a lot of questions about taxes. It is understandable, we all work hard for our money and want to know where it is going and how it is being used. Of the taxes you pay, only a small…
Sedgwick County extends COVID-19 small business grants, removes size limit
Ruthanne Timm owns Pinot's Palette and Beyond Napa Wine and Spirits downtown. She was one of the first to apply for Sedgwick County's Safe Operating Grant. "It wasn't bad at all. A couple of IRS forms, driver's license, and a…
Take a look inside the new $193M Johnson County Courthouse
The $193 million Johnson County Courthouse now is virtually complete, with a planned public opening set for Jan. 4. Construction on the 356,821-square-foot, seven-story building in Olathe was considered substantially complete as of Aug. 21. The new courthouse is located…
Pandemic puts nearly $100 million squeeze on Kansas casino, lottery revenue
Revenue at the four state-owned casinos and through Kansas Lottery ticket sales plunged nearly $100 million last fiscal year as COVID-19 undermined operations at legal games of skill and chance, officials said Wednesday. Stephen Durrell, executive director of the Kansas…
Pittsburg officials honor retiring Fire Chief Simons
After nearly 20 years with the Pittsburg Fire Department, Chief Mike Simons is retiring. City officials recognized Simons this week for his decades of service. At Tuesday’s city commission meeting, Pittsburg Mayor Dawn McNay read a proclamation declaring Sept. 22, 2020…
Lenexa’s City Center opens mixed-use residential/office space; Shawnee kicks off process to revitalize comprehensive plan
Less than a year after breaking ground in Lenexa City Center, The Lofts at City Center, a mixed-use residential/office space, opened earlier this month. Representatives of Real Property Group and city leaders celebrated the opening with a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Sept. 15.…
Changes being discussed to Kansas Emergency Management Act
Various state and community leaders spoke with legislators Wednesday in a committee hearing, seeking changes or wanting to keep parts to the Kansas Emergency Management Act. The Special Committee on the Kansas Emergency Management Act is reviewing the state’s virus…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 23, 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.
Art gallery opens in downtown Chanute
A New York couple starting anew have opened an art gallery in downtown Chanute. Named “The Old Normal,” the business at 214 W. Main opened Sept. 16 and includes limited-edition lithographs, jewelry, crystals and other items. Owners Mikey Feldman and…
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