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Overland Park Convention Center on track to lose $2.6 million due to COVID-19 cancellations
Because of coronavirus-related cancellations, the Overland Park Convention Center is on target to lose $2.6 million to $2.7 million this year, said Brett Mitchell, the center’s general manager. Mitchell presented a grim semi-annual report to the city council’s Finance, Administration…
Lenexa’s inaugural pickleball tournament raises $5,000
Lenexa’s inaugural Swingin’ for a Scholarship Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser earlier this month raised $5,010 and drew in nearly 200 pickleball players to participate. Logan Wagler, deputy director of parks and recreation, said that in total, 96 teams and 192 participants…
All in plein sight: Overland Park-based art competition went wide open this year
Painting outside seems like a perfect social distancing pursuit, but the Stems Plein Air Paint is usually anything but solitary. The annual Overland Park-based art competition went ahead this year — but with some major modifications. The competition started about…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 21, 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.
Riley County Law Board approves early purchase of new RCPD vehicles
Rather than waiting until January to purchase vehicles for its fleet, the Riley County Law Board is allowing RCPD to do so now to ensure they can fulfill their request. The Law Board gave the police department early permission to…
JoCo firefighter, girlfriend recognized by Board of County Commissioners for rescuing three people on Kansas River
Andrew Eccles and his girlfriend, Breanna Shannon, were fishing on the Kansas River on Aug. 22 when they saw several people in need of help. Eccles, an off-duty Johnson County firefighter, and Shannon ended up saving three lives that day.…
Governor voices concerns about increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases
Kansas governor Laura Kelly said Monday she is concerned about the state’s ability to slow the spread of the coronavirus, and she’s concerned about the rise in cases and deaths over the past few weeks. The governor held her weekly…
Buhler school suspending in-person classes because of coronavirus
Because of several positive COVID-19 cases, the Buhler Grade School is closing to in-person classes and will remain closed through September 29th. Reno County health officials said five cases were identified within the school and there are classrooms that need…
Wyandotte County officials unveil new $27 million juvenile justice center in KCK
Local leaders in Wyandotte County cut the ribbon on a new juvenile justice center Monday. $27 million building is located near 7th and Ann. Until now, kids who got in trouble with the law were housed across the street in…
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