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Sedgwick County COVID-19 mask order has no fines; churches exempt from gathering limit
An order issued by Sedgwick County to require business employees and patrons to wear masks to slow the spread of COVID-19 was written to be essentially unenforceable and weaker than a city of Wichita ordinance with similar requirements. And on…
Edwardsville’s Hard Rock Hotel falls on hard times as fraud allegations upend project
The Hard Rock Hotel project in Edwardsville, a development worth more than $70 million for which leaders of this western Wyandotte County town had high hopes, faces an uncertain future after its lender abruptly failed to come up with money…
Ellis Co. rural fire awarded grain rescue tube
Ellis County is one of two counties in Kansas being awarded equipment to rescue victims sinking and trapped in a farm silo grain. The award is from Ohio-based Nationwide Insurance, a Fortune 500 company with a national program aimed at…
Public bike repair stations coming to Harvey County
Ten public bicycle repair stations will be placed in Harvey County thanks to a grant written by Healthy Harvey and Walk and Roll Harvey. "Bike service stations were part of our wellness grant," said Lynnette Redington, director of the Harvey…
New downtown Lawrence guides to assist visitors, help keep downtown clean
The City of Lawrence recently created the Downtown Ambassadors pilot program in partnership with Downtown Lawrence Inc. and the local visitors bureau, Explore Lawrence. The guides wear bright orange shirts with the messages “Welcome to Lawrence” and “How can I…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 9, 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.
Madison City Council closes City Hall until further notice
Madison's City Council voted to close City Hall to the public once again during a special meeting Tuesday evening. The decision was part of the city's review of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. City Clerk Victoria Stewart had requested…
Gov. talks back-to-school in Kansas
The governor of Kansas is releasing new information about the state's back-to-school plans. This comes as the state is battling rising coronavirus cases. "We have a virus here that can make our friends and our neighbors and our family members…
Cost-share program to help fund 24 transportation projects in Kansas
New roads and bridges, and the jobs that come with them, are on their way to Kansas. The state's "Cost Share Project" announced that it will fund 24 transportation projects across the Sunflower State. Projects in Newton and Eudora could…
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