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Pottawatomie County Fair to go on with adjustments
The Pottawatomie County Fair will go on, but with some adjustments due to COVID-19. The Fair Board, in consultation with the County Extension Office and recommendations with the Pottawatomie County Health Department announced plans Tuesday with some modifications. It will…
Masks now required by law in Reno County
The Reno County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday morning to restore the governor’s order requiring masks or other face coverings to be worn in public. The Tuesday vote rescinds an earlier resolution to not uphold a state of Kansas executive…
If mask mandate doesn’t get it done, what’s next for Sedgwick County, Wichita schools?
A Sedgwick County commissioner signaled Tuesday that the county may have to take stronger action to contain the coronavirus with the start of the school year about a month away. In a weekly update on COVID-19, commissioners got a grim…
Wichita City Council approves $250,000 in HVAC, plumbing upgrades for Century II
Century II is getting some upgrades. The Wichita City Council on Tuesday voted 7-0 to spend $250,000 to install a new a heating, ventilation and air conditioning rooftop unit on Expo Hall, replace hot and cold water circulation pumps through…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 14, 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.
Wichita board endorses historic preservation status for Century II, former library
The Wichita Historic Preservation Board on Monday nominated the Century II Performing Arts building for state and national historic status, despite separate requests to delay the decision from the city manager and from local business interests that want to tear…
Advocates call for group that investigates racial profiling complaints in OP to raise profile, improve transparency
The fact that there’s a culturally diverse citizen advisory board in Overland Park that looks into complaints of racial profiling by police came as news to Linnaia McKenzie this spring. A life-long city resident and co-founder of the Advocacy and…
Integrated Roadways begins research phase with local businesses for smart technology showcase in Lenexa City Center
A project to deploy smart pavement in Lenexa City Center is moving forward as planned. Local company Integrated Roadways is working through design and research of smart infrastructure technology in and around Lenexa City Center, just west of I-435 at…
Johnson County Fair canceled due to COVID-19
The Johnson County Fair will have to wait until next year. The Executive Fair Board made the decision to cancel this year’s festivities, according to a post shared on the Johnson County Fair Facebook page. “After extensive planning, consultation and…
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