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Rural Hospitals Hang on as Pandemic Reaches Smaller Communities
As the COVID-19 pandemic battered large, metropolitan areas this spring, rural hospitals prepared to be next on the frontlines. But in order to ready their facilities for a potential surge in patients, those small hospitals had to forgo many of…
Discover the hidden treasures in Finney County
When thinking of exciting things to do across the state, many may not turn to southwest Kansas, but Destination Kansas has found a few hidden treasures that are sure to keep you and your family entertained. What do you think…
Dodge City Days will stampede on
Dodge City Days is an annual festival that brings thousands of tourists to western Kansas, but due to COVID-19, it looks a bit different this year. Sixty years of bull riding, street dances, and cowboy hats. What is normally a…
It’s not open yet, but new JoCo Courthouse already installing new public art
The new Johnson County courthouse isn’t expected to open until early next year, but installation already has begun on the public art to be displayed there. The work is “Open Prairie,” by Benjamin Ball with Ball-Nogues Studio in Los Angeles.…
Disc golf course coming to Ark City
Watch out for flying saucers — Frisbee golf is coming to Arkansas City. The city commission unanimously passed a recommendation Tuesday to allow the Walnut Valley Disc Golf Association to establish a course at the Robert Cox Memorial Park. Club…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 23, 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.
Minibikes and motocross add to Inman economy
The Inman Motocross Track will be roaring to life Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8 and 9, with one of the first races of the year. The KMCS Race will feature a variety of classes and dozens of riders. “We have…
Local control downs governor’s attempt to delay the start of school
The specific date when your children return to school is now up to your local school board. "The timeline is different for every community and every school board to address this," said Ben Jones from Sterling. "And this executive order…
Andover librarian makes over 1,700 face masks, donates to community and first responders
The Andover Fire-Rescue is one of many organizations excited to receive an unexpected surprise in the form of handmade reusable face masks from a local seamstress. Retired librarian Cheri Nienke is an avid quilter who shifted her focus to mask…
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