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Federal grant to buy new Topeka buses
A nearly $5 million federal grant award made public Tuesday will enable the Topeka Metro bus service to take steps that include replacing seven buses in its aging fleet.U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., announced the U.S. Department of Transportation had…
AG Derek Schmidt issues formal legal opinion on mitigating spread of COVID-19 in schools
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt today issued a formal legal opinion addressing the authority of boards of county commissioners and local school boards to adopt public health measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in local public and private schools…
City of Wichita introduces ‘Open Air ICT’ program to support businesses during pandemic
The City of Wichita is offering a new program, Open Air ICT, to support local businesses and protect public health during the pandemic, the City announced Tuesday. The Wichita City Council approved the program Tuesday which will allow restaurants, bars,…
Harvey County mask order extended through Sept. 15
The Harvey County Commission voted unanimously at its commission meeting today to extend a local order requiring face masks be worn in Harvey County through Sept. 15 in a continued effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The order requires…
Businesses in Manhattan plan for possibility of no college football
With the decision looming of whether or not to cancel college football this fall, business owners in Manhattan are ready the worst. Scott Sieben is the owner of Kite’s Bar, Mr. K’s and the soon to be Rockin K’s right…
Riley County removes screening requirements for bar and restaurant employees in latest local health order
Riley County commissioners Monday approved amending the latest local health order (Local Health Order No. 17) to remove screening requirements for bar and restaurant employees. Commissioners, sitting as the board of health, made the decision after seeing what the new…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 10, 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.
Kansas sues to block Wyandotte Nation casino in Park City
The State of Kansas has asked a federal court to set aside a decision by the U.S. Department of the Interior that allows the Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma to build and operate a casino on land in Park City, Attorney…
Schwan’s Company announces major expansion, will create 225 new jobs in Salina
Schwan's Company announced that it would be expanding its pizza production facility in Salina, creating 225 new full time jobs. The company announced that it will build a new 400,000 square-foot expansion to the facility in Salina. Schwan's already employs…
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