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In tough times, Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens ‘beneficial to the soul’
Karen Kerkhoff’s job is situated within one of the largest plots of natural splendor in Overland Park. Yet now, working within a pandemic, it is the beauty of those who visit the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens that often…
Kansas City malls were struggling before the pandemic. Now dozens of stores are closed
Just two years ago, the Country Club Plaza seemed poised for a bright future under new owners. Kansas City’s iconic outdoor shopping center enticed Nordstrom to leave rival Oak Park Mall and open a new store anchoring the Plaza’s west side in…
New outdoor dining platforms in Downtown MHK
On August 18, the City Commission authorized City Administration to move forward with the design and construction of dining platforms for seven food establishments in Downtown Manhattan: MHK Brewing Co., Tap House, Bourbon & Baker, El Patron, V, The Chef,…
Manhattan City Mask Ordinance extended to December 31
Manhattan City Commissioners voted 3 to 2 to extend the ordinance requiring masks or other face coverings in city limits at their meeting on Tuesday, September 2. The mask ordinance will remain in effect until December 31. Ordinance No. 7488…
Kansas schools under most stress he’s ever seen, education commissioner says
It’s a school’s football coaching staff in quarantine in one Kansas school district. In another, the entire kindergarten staff is in quarantine. In other schools, it’s just one or two students or staff members who test positive for COVID-19, but…
Mask mandate extended for Wichita after 7-hour public hearing, protest at Century II
After a marathon of comments from residents opposed to Wichita’s mask mandate, the City Council voted to extend it by as much as another six weeks. The council voted 5-2 to extend the mask mandate until Oct. 21 or until…
City of Lawrence to resume parking enforcement downtown, continue ambassador program in limited capacity
The City of Lawrence will soon resume parking enforcement downtown after its temporary suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission voted unanimously to resume all downtown parking enforcement beginning on Sept.…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 4, 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.
Wichita’s Temporary Downtown Pop-Up Park Closes After Five Years
After five years, the pop-up park in downtown Wichita has closed for good. The park near Douglas and Market, funded in part by a Knight Foundation grant, was always meant to be temporary. Still, when news filtered out last month…
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