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Cities adopt representation flags across the state
The city of Newton is just the latest in a host of Kansas towns working to adopt a new flag this year and in years just past. “We received 65 entries from Newtonians of all stripes -- from kids to…
Merriam tree sale closes Aug. 10, available for residents only
The city of Merriam is hosting a tree sale that will take orders until Monday Aug. 10. The tree sale is available only to Merriam residents, who can choose from a number of trees including maples, oaks, elms and flowering…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 4, 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.
Roeland Park begins second phase of Roe 2020 with curb, sidewalk, and driveway replacement
The city of Roeland Park on Monday entered a new phase for the largest infrastructure project in its history, Roe 2020. Crews will remove curbs, sidewalks and driveways along Roe Boulevard at Johnson Drive and then move north to 51st Street…
Wichitans speak out about proposed city budget that includes police increases, cuts to the animal shelter
Several Wichitans spoke out Tuesday about the proposed city budget before the Wichita City Council. The total budget comes out to $630 million. The documents are available online at wichita.gov. The city says they are facing a revenue deficit of…
State board approves historic designation for Century II, former downtown library
The Century II center in Wichita got another layer of protection over the weekend when a state board voted it onto the Register of Historic Kansas Places. The state will now forward the building’s nomination to the National Park Service…
Aguilera takes over as city administrator in Altamont
The city of Altamont has welcomed a new city administrator, Audree Aguilera. Aguilera holds associate degrees in business and technical accounting from Barton Community College. She earned a bachelor’s in business administration from Ottawa University in 2018 and a master’s…
Arkansas City could save more than $2 million with water loan refinancing
A proposal to refinance three loans related to water services in Arkansas City could save the city more than $2 million through next 15 years. Arkansas City commissioners will consider two resolutions today that would allow the city to refinance…
Broadband upgrades go in south of Pratt
Improving broadband service in Pratt County has taken a step forward with an SC Telcom project south of Pratt, but it didn’t have anything to do with millions of dollars the USDA is purportedly funneling towards such projects. SC Telcom…
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