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Shawnee County voters shatter mail balloting record
Almost five times as many mail ballots were cast in Shawnee County in the Aug. 4 primary election than had ever been cast in a primary here before. Voters submitted 14,100 mail ballots in that primary, compared to the previous…
Survey: Many renters say they remain priced out of Johnson County’s housing market
Most of those who rent in Johnson County do so because they can’t afford to buy their own home. That’s according to preliminary results of a countywide housing survey conducted by United Community Services of Johnson County. Some of the survey…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 14, 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.
New grant money available to help small businesses
Miami County businesses will soon be able to apply for grants to help companies that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Small Business Working Capital (SBWC) grants are available for Kansas businesses with fewer than 500 employees, according to…
Haysville eco devo director settles into new spot
A new office is beginning to feel like home. That’s the case for Zach McHatton, who serves as economic development director for the City of Haysville. McHatton is finishing the chore of moving his office into the historic Vickers service…
Highway would benefit Clearwater and Haysville
Rural communities surrounding the south side of Wichita may one day find it easier to travel from one side of town to the other. An update on the ARC 95 plan was presented to the Clearwater City Council at the…
City of Hoisington to double support for Chamber of Commerce
With plans for the Hoisington Labor Day celebration greatly scaled back this year due to concerns over COVID-19, the Hoisington Chamber of Commerce sent out a letter to donor friends this past week asking for their continued support this year…
Muni Defaults Surge (in some states), but Yields Don’t Follow
Even with coronavirus losses weighing heavily on state and city coffers, investors are piling back into municipal debt, hungry for yield and seeking more safety than the stock market can provide. Investors have put about $28 billion back into muni…
Temporary public art comes to downtown Newton
“I love it. It speaks so much volume, complexity and community,” said Larry Alexander, who watched at large Rubik’s Cube being installed in the city park by the Newton train station at Fifth and Main. It drew attention Friday as…
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