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California intern learns to build community ties in Allen County
Californian Anya Poplavska came to Allen County this summer to learn more about the Midwest and work on environmental projects. She left last week with a better understanding about what it means to be part of a community. Her introduction…
Fed sees interest rates near zero until at least 2023
The Federal Open Market Committee, excluding four members, sees interest rates staying at the zero to 0.25% range they're in now for the foreseeable future, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest Summary of Economic Projections, released after its meeting, which…
New owners plan to redevelop, rename and build more on Overland Park’s Sprint Campus
New owners of the Sprint Campus plan to rename, renovate and expand the sprawling office park in Overland Park. Wichita-based real estate development firm Occidental Management, which purchased the campus from Sprint Corp. in July 2019, announced plans Wednesday to…
Fed Meeting to Focus on Laying Out Interest-Rate Strategy
Federal Reserve officials resume deliberations Wednesday about how to detail plans to support the economy now that they have formally adopted a strategy to keep interest rates lower for longer. Officials’ public remarks before entering their traditional pre-meeting quiet period…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 15, 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.
Newly discovered photos tell unique Udall tornado story
Greg Proctor, 69, said he was helping his friends Joyce and Bill Shook at their home this summer when the couple showed him some photos they found buried away in their belongings. “So I took them home and looked at…
COVID-19 hits the Great Bend Police Department prompting a request for assistance from the Barton County Sheriff’s Office
Overwhelming call loads and officer shortages is the reality the Great Bend Police Department is facing after more than two dozen employees have either tested positive or are in quarantine for COVID-19. The exposures have impacted officers from command to…
Wichita Police Department launches program to help clear non-DUI traffic warrants from records
The Wichita Police Department announced Tuesday they are launching ‘Second Chance Thursday’ — a program providing an opportunity for citizens to quickly clear traffic warrants on their records without going through the Sedgwick County jail. This opportunity is only for…
Harvey County Commission extends face mask order through Oct. 19
The Harvey County Commission voted at its commission meeting on Tuesday to extend a local order requiring face masks to be worn through Oct. 19 in a continued effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The face mask order requires…
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