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Kansas hopes sewage will provide advance warning of future COVID-19 surges
Want to know if the novel coronavirus is in your town? The answer might be in the sewers. Researchers at the University of Kansas are teaming up with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to track the coronavirus pandemic…
Leavenworth County vs. Copeland: Analysis of Length of Municipal Contracts
In 2016, the Leavenworth County Board of Commissioners approved a five-year employment contract with ... the county's human resources director. After a change in commissioners, the board filed an action in the Leavenworth County District Court to have the contract…
Wyandotte County to continue in Phase 3 of reopening plan
Wyandotte County will continue in Phase 3 of the Ad Astra reopening plan, according to Dr. Allen Greiner, chief health officer of Wyandotte County. Dr. Greiner made his remarks at the 5 p.m. July 30 meeting of the Unified Government,…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 30, 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 allocates $254M in federal virus relief funds
The Kansas State Finance Council has allocated more than $254 million of federal coronavirus relief funds mostly toward efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 and boost the state’s economy. The group’s unanimous approval on Wednesday slated the federal funds…
Parsons discusses disregard for mask ordinance
“Blatant noncompliance” has been the only problem with an ordinance that requires most people to wear face masks in buildings open to the public in Parsons. The city commission approved the ordinance in a July 6 meeting to help fight…
Roeland Park to host socially-distant family bingo night
Roeland Park and the Johnson County Park and Recreation District are hosting a socially distant family fun bingo night on July 31 at 6 p.m. The event, normally held inside the Roeland Park Community Center at 4850 Rosewood Drive, will…
Lawrence sanitation workers file petition to unionize
Citing concerns about pay and working conditions, City of Lawrence sanitation workers have taken a step toward unionization, and other employee groups may follow. Teamsters Local 696 recently filed a petition with the City of Lawrence on behalf of the…
Manhattan to highlight businesses pledging to follow health, safety guidelines
A new local campaign aims to promote health and safety conscious behavior in Manhattan and the Flint Hills region. The safe and open campaign highlights businesses, organizations and individuals who have pledged to abide by recommended public health practices such…
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