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Municipal Bond Trends for August 13, 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.
LINK Scooters coming to Manhattan, K-State
As students return to Manhattan this month in preparation for a new school year, they will be greeted with a new mode of transportation. K-State has partnered with LINK, bringing 150 e-scooters to Manhattan this fall. “Many students, faculty and…
Topeka police and community come together during discussion
Topeka police are asking for the community’s feedback to find out what they can do better. The Strengthening Police and Community Partnerships (SPCP) council for Topeka met on Thursday for a forum and discussion between community members and police officers.…
Destination Kansas — Fort Scott
In the heart of Bourbon County, Kansas, there’s a town of only about 8,000 residents. But the land it sits on has great significance to American history, stretching back more than 170 years — which is 19 years before Kansas…
Destination Kansas: Little Jerusalem Badlands, the newest state park
Kansas is known for its prairies, but now we’re connecting you to an ancient wonder of the prairie, Little Jerusalem Badlands, Kansas’ most dramatic Niobrara chalk formation. Take a step back in time. Imagine a vast sea, waves crashing, water…
Wichita area officers now have access to system that could save children’s lives
On Wednesday, the Wichita Police Department and Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office announced a partnership with the DCF. The DCF, using federal funds, placed two people within the WPD and one at the sheriff’s office. Law enforcement supervisors also now have…
Musician Jenny Wood, severely injured during police chase, sues city of Wichita
Wichita musician Jenny Wood has filed a lawsuit against the city government, claiming a police officer’s bad decisions in a high-speed chase caused a deadly crash that killed two of Wood’s family members and left her with severe disabilities. The…
Sedgwick County plans to invest in COVID-19 spit tests, partner with WSU
Sedgwick County is moving forward with plans to buy COVID-19 saliva tests, a move commissioners said could make it easier to test children when school starts. The Sedgwick County Commission directed staff to work out a contract with Clinical Reference…
Operating hours extended for Shawnee County bars
Bars in Shawnee County are now allowed to remain open until midnight seven days a week. Those modified hours became possible following a 2-1 vote Thursday morning by Shawnee County commissioners to adopt a resolution that amends hours set by…
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