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USDA Invests Over $19,000 in Community Infrastructure in Neosho, Kansas
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Kansas Lynne Hinrichsen today announced that USDA is investing $19,500 to purchase kitchen equipment for the new exhibit building of the Neosho County Fair in the city of Neosho, Kan.…
Citing safety concerns, Baldwin City buys old motel property; several tenants to be evicted
A number of residents and two businesses face eviction in a month after Baldwin City recently purchased a site on U.S. Highway 56. At its Sept. 1 meeting, the Baldwin City Council approved the purchase of the property at 109…
Lawrence-Douglas County public health officials say plan is in the works to enforce new order regarding alcohol service at bars, restaurants
Local public health officials say they are creating a plan to step up enforcement of health orders put in place to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, including a recent order that prohibits businesses from serving alcohol after 9…
Lawrence increases occupancy limits for temporary cold-weather shelters
Temporary shelters for homeless people can now house up to 40 occupants as long as the building has adequate space to do so. As part of its consent agenda Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission approved new occupancy limits for temporary…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 9, 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.
Mask mandate, COVID campaign again Reno County topics
The Reno County Commission indicated it will likely take up a mask mandate again at next week’s regular meeting since the existing state mandate is set to expire that day. The commission Tuesday also received an update on its contract…
Topeka Police Chief Bill Cochran to retire Jan. 1
Topeka Police Chief Bill Cochran has decided to retire effective Jan. 1, city manager Brent Trout announced at Tuesday evening’s Topeka City Council meeting. "We’ll have more details in the future regarding how to move forward without his presence," Trout…
$290 million in federal funding still up for grabs
The federal government sent more than $1 billion to Kansas for coronavirus relief through the CARES Act. That money must be spent by the end of the year. The SPARK Task Force was created to assist in making recommendations on…
Will Shawnee Mission OK fall sports, kids in classrooms? Board sets special meeting
A couple of days into the fall semester, the Shawnee Mission school board will hold a special meeting Wednesday afternoon to discuss its reopening plan and whether to allow fall sports. The other two largest districts in Johnson County, Olathe and Blue…
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