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Two large school systems in western Kansas will reopen with safety precautions, one going hybrid
The majority of western Kansas schools look to reopen at their original start dates in August. In Garden City, the school board met Monday to discuss their plans. Garden City Public Schools is one of the largest school districts in southwest…
Salina, Saline County reach agreement on Expo Center
A lease on the Expo Center property has been officially approved by both the city of Salina and Saline County. After unanimous votes by both the city and county commissions, the lease, which is for 30 years and will begin…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 28, 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.
Parsons schools to begin the year remotely
The Parsons School District will be starting classes remotely for all students this fall. But the hope is to get back to face-to-face classes. Lori Ray, Superintendent, Parsons School District, said, “Students will start remotely, and so we’re looking to…
Shawnee County districts finalize school reopening plans
After numerous committee meetings, board of education discussions and communications from parents, staff and the community, the five Shawnee County school districts have settled on plans for starting the 2020-2021 school year. Their overall frameworks are similar, divided into three…
Ask now for local slice of $5.7M virus aid
The Ellis County committee handing out $5.74 million in federal COVID-19 aid to Ellis County wants applications now. Anyone getting the aid, which is being passed down to the county through the state of Kansas, must spend it before Dec.…
KDHE amends travel quarantine list
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has amended its travel quarantine list. Florida as well as those countries with a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice with restrictions remain, but Arizona, Bahrain and French Guiana are removed effective…
24 Sedgwick Co. inmates test positive for COVID-19
The Sedgwick County Detention Facility confirmed Tuesday that 22 inmates tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number to 24. This comes after the detention facility confirmed two cases last week and said it would test inmates and staff who…
Winfield approved food truck regulations
Winfield City Commissioners approved regulations specifically for food trucks during their meeting last week. The new regulations establish a mobile food vending license with its own fee structure. License fees are $25 for one week, $50 for one month, $200…
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