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Roeland Park to consider additional language clarifying permissibility of fire pits
The Roeland Park City Council last week agreed to consider additional language to its existing city code clarifying that fire pits are allowed. After being asked to review and present the city’s current language, city staff conducted a survey of…
KSHSAA will allow students who choose remote learning to participate in sports
The Kansas State High School Activities Association’s board last week approved a policy change that will allow students who choose to receive all of their instruction remotely for the fall semester to participate in sports and other activities. Standing policy…
Gov. Laura Kelly to consider returning to Phase 2 of reopening
If current Kansas COVID-19 trends continue, Gov. Laura Kelly would consider moving the state back to Phase 2 of reopening. Kelly announced the possibility of taking a step back in the "Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas" during a…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 27, 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.
Lawrence participating in study to test sewage for prevalence of coronavirus infections
The City of Lawrence will be taking part in a study that tests sewage as a way of tracking coronavirus infections. As part of a study contracted through the University of Kansas School of Engineering, the city has been taking…
KSHSAA will allow students who choose remote learning to participate in sports
KSHSAA has announced that students will be permitted to participate in fall sports and activities if they choose to receiving academic instruction remotely. A previous policy required students to be in class in person at least one day per week.…
Celebrating 150 years of Wichita
Wichita turns 150 this month and there's a lot to unpack in the century and a half since its founding. But viewing our story as a whole can help us uncover Wichita's identity — our unique wins and losses that…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 24, 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.
Officials give more details on Oswego storm
Residents of Oswego continue to recover from the July 11 storm that struck, leaving extensive damage in its wake. During the Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting Thursday, 911 director Brandi Grassl said the National Weather Service compiled a presentation showing…
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