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Skilled Kansas manufacturers attract ground-breaking tech upstart
After years of research, including one-on-one conversations with farmers, a businessperson from Kansas invented a new type of fertilizer toolbar. Although he grew up in diverse pockets of the world, Daniel Rauchholz, president of the newly formed Farmada, married a…
Keeping schools safe means keeping them clean. These USD 437 custodians are stepping up to that challenge
For head custodian Julie Simpson to clean the classrooms at Wanamaker Elementary, it takes a bit of thinking like a kindergartner would. Every night, the school’s custodians go through each of the building’s classrooms, wiping down all of the potential…
Future of 1,000 Spirit AeroSystems jobs unclear after ventilator contract ends
A contract partnership at Spirit AeroSystems to help increase the production of ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic has ended early, leaving the future of around 1,000 aviation jobs at the company uncertain. Spirit had partnered with Vyaire Medical to help…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 2, 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.
Lenexa updates city code to make ‘intentional or reckless’ firing of weapons unlawful in the city
The Lenexa City Council on Tuesday voted 7-0 to approve an amendment to the city code that defines unlawful discharge of a firearm. ... The amendment makes clear that intentional or reckless discharging of a firearm within the city limits…
Unlicensed McPherson mobile home park shut down
After years of code violations, the city of McPherson has filed suit against a mobile home park located at 707 W. Kansas Ave. The city filed action in McPherson County District Court, last week against the defendants who are the…
Developers excited to bring houses to Lindsborg
Developers of Stockholm Estates recently broke ground on the proposed 150-lot development that will bring to Lindsborg no fewer than 600 people and add a $40- to $50-million tax base in real estate, according to Derek Lee. Lee is one…
Blue Valley mother wants schools open, files complaint with Kansas attorney general
A Blue Valley mother has filed a complaint with the Kansas Attorney General’s Office, saying the district violated open meetings law when it decided how to start the school year — with older students learning online only. Laura Rozell, who…
WPD welcomes Boomer to the Bomb Unit
The Wichita Police Department announced the name for the department’s newest K-9 addition, a 2-year-old golden retriever Boomer. Det. Stephanie Neal selected the name from the top five names that were provided by the public. Source: Local News | Wichita…
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