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Saline County Commission approves relief fund recipients
After accepting just over $11 million for coronavirus relief last month from the state of Kansas, the Saline County Commission approved how that funding will be divided Tuesday. The funding comes from the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund and passed through…
Union election for City of Lawrence sanitation workers to take place this month
City of Lawrence sanitation workers will soon vote on whether to unionize. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission voted unanimously to adopt a resolution setting dates for the election for later in August. Teamsters Local 696…
K-State will not require COVID-19 testing for students, staff upon arrival
Kansas State University will not implement mandatory COVID-19 testing for students, faculty and staff upon returning to campus this fall, according to Dr. Kyle Goerl, medical director at Lafene Health Center. “It doesn’t seem to do much good to test…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 11, 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.
Sabetha City Commission approves trap shooting range
Boy Scout Matthew Whittaker will be building a trap shooting range in Sabetha. ... Whittaker presented to the commissioners about his idea of building a trap shooting range in Sabetha to complete his Eagle Scout Project. The proposed location for…
Shawnee may overhaul program that incentivizes downtown commercial improvements
Shawnee is planning an overhaul to its downtown program that incentivizes commercial improvements. Revisions to the city’s policy would simplify financial incentive packages for downtown businesses and increase reimbursable expenses. City staff, in conjunction with the Shawnee Downtown Partnership, had…
Wichita extends mask mandate another month to fight coronavirus COVID-19
Keep those masks on, Wichita. The City Council on Tuesday extended the city’s mask mandate until after the Labor Day weekend as the fight continues against the COVID-19 pandemic. The council vote was 4-3 to continue requiring masks for employees…
COVID-19 pandemic plan could create more outdoor dining, drinking in Wichita
In an effort to prop up dining and drinking establishments hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wichita City Council has approved a plan to make it easier for them to take their business outside. The new program, called Open Air…
Police, animal shelter main winners in Wichita budget. Private company to run Century II
After six hours of public comment and debate, Wichita City Council approved its annual budget without any major changes. The Wichita Police Department got a multi-million-dollar increase while the rest of the city budget was cut by millions of dollars,…
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