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Duxler takes development skills to Salina to help with downtown initiative
Former Douglas Design District executive director Renee Duxler begins a new job next week, but it's not in Wichita. Duxler will be the director of economic and workforce development for the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce starting Monday. "The Douglas…
Case against restaurant owner dropped by state
Municipal authorities have dropped their case against the owner of a local restaurant in Emporia, Kansas after he was criminally charged for operating his business in violation of Governor Laura Kelly’s shutdown orders. The case was the only known attempted…
Prairie Village City Council approves zoning changes to allow backyard hens, though HOA rules can still restrict the animals
The Prairie Village City Council voted 11-1 Monday night to approve a zoning amendment allowing residents to keep backyard hens — though a homes association’s deed restrictions prohibiting chickens would override a city ordinance. Ward 1 Councilmember Chad Herring said…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 18, 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.
In rural Kansas, Census response rates are ‘very concerning’ as deadline approaches
Kearny County, in the far west reaches of Kansas, has fewer than five residents per square mile on average. By some estimates, its population dropped by roughly 140 over the past decade, to just over 3,800. With so few people,…
Frustrated by lack of public comment period, Overland Park residents calling for police transparency interrupt council meeting
The Overland Park City Council’s first in-person meeting since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic erupted into chaos Monday night as several people – outraged at the lack of a public comment period – shouted over the council’s scheduled discussion…
Roeland Park amends city code to allow unlimited political signs in right-of-way
Roeland Parkers can now place an unlimited number of political signs in their yard after a city council approved ordinance amendment. The adjustment brings bring the code into state statute compliance. The Roeland Park City Council Monday evening amended its…
Century II’s fate will go to public vote, but a non-binding one, City Council decides
Wichita voters will get a chance to vote on whether to demolish the big blue building at the Century II Convention and Performing Arts Center, the City Council decided Tuesday. But unlike a citizens’ initiative currently being challenged by the city…
Parsons to step up enforcement of mask law
Parsons police will pivot from an education to enforcement regarding the city’s mask ordinance, meaning that some blatant violators could be fined and arrested and booked. Police Chief Robert Spinks had hoped community responsibility from businesses and individuals would be…
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