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Kansas’ State Finance Council OKs $60M in grants for broadband boost
The State Finance Council on Monday approved $60 million in grants to better beef up the state’s broadband infrastructure, although lawmakers acknowledge it won’t fully address the scope of the problem in rural Kansas. The money will come from the…
Bell Textron opens new facility in Wichita
Kansas governor Laura Kelly has issued a statement of congratulations to Bell Textron for its new facility in Wichita. The new facility opened Thursday at One Cessna Boulevard as part of the Textron Aviation complex in southwest Wichita. The facility…
Whataburger announces plans to expand into Kansas, Missouri
The Whataburger restaurant chain has announced plans to expand into Kansas and Missouri. No specific cities have been announced yet, other than Kansas City. The Corpus Christi, Texas-based company is celebrating its 70th anniversary and it plans to open 35 restaurants…
McPherson plant will produce Covid-19 drug that is in short supply
A Kansas manufacturing plant will help fill demand for remdesivir, a key drug used to treat Covid-19 patients. Pfizer Inc. said Friday it has an agreement to produce Gilead Sciences Inc.’s antiviral drug at a facility in McPherson, Kansas. The antiviral…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 7, 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.
Michael Utz, Chief of Police Announces Retirement
After a 36-year career, Garden City Police Chief Mike Utz has announced his retirement effective March 2021. “I have been truly blessed to be a part of the Garden City Police Department (GCPD) family, working for the City of Garden…
Winfield employees are back at work
The two City of Winfield employees who tested positive for coronavirus on July 23 are back at work, while a third employee has tested positive in the past week, Winfield City Manager Taggart Wall said Friday. Wall said city officials…
Baxter Springs has more than 150 Hot Rods visit
More than 150 Hot Rods and refurbished vehicles are set to make their way to Baxter Springs on Saturday. The fourth annual Rat-Town Days Ratrod and Kustom Car Show and Cruise took place at the Baxter Springs campgrounds Saturday. Old…
City of Manhattan allows for businesses to use sidewalks for more space
To help local businesses that are hurting because of the coronavirus, the city of Manhattan passed an ordinance that allows stores to expand to the sidewalk. They are able to sell items in the space in front of their store…
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