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Local town hosts 50th anniversary of an annual event
Hepler, Kansas, rang in the 4th of July by celebrating its 50th annual Rodeo and Fireworks this weekend. A parade kick started the day filled with community members handing out candy and walking through the downtown area. Games and a…
Cimarron Bend wind farm expansion begins
Enel Green Power started construction on the 199-Megawatt expansion of the Cimarron Bend wind farm, on June 18. At an investment of over $281 million, the 74 turbines expansion is set to increase the wind farm’s capacity from 400 MW…
Northern Johnson County cities agree to comply with state, county mandate to wear face masks in public
The bigger cities of northern Johnson County have all agreed to adhere to Gov. Laura Kelly’s statewide mandate requiring face masks to be worn in public. Starting Friday, July 3, Kansans must wear a face mask in public indoor and…
City of Dodge City Reopening of City Hall
The City of Dodge City is set to reopen City Hall to the public on Monday, July 6, 2020. This reopening comes after City administration chose to close the facility to public access on June 11 when an employee tested…
AG Derek Schmidt provides updated guidance to law enforcement and prosecutors on enforcement of emergency orders
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt today provided updated guidance to law enforcement agencies and county prosecutors statewide on the enforcement of emergency orders, following the passage of House Bill 2016 last month and the issuance of Executive Order 20-52 earlier…
Hays CVB keeping busy with projects
Despite visitors few and far between in the spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hays Convention & Visitors Bureau has kept busy. Director Melissa Dixon and her staff have worked on projects they normally have not had time to…
Municipal Bond Trends for July1, 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.
Northern Johnson County cities provide guidance on Phase 3 recommendations
As new COVID-19 cases spike in Johnson County and across the state of Kansas, the cities of Prairie Village, Merriam, Westwood and Roeland Park have publicly posted their plans to stay in Phase 3 of Gov. Laura Kelly’s reopening plan.…
Roeland Park to consider adopting ad hoc committee tasked with police policy review
The Roeland Park City Council last month agreed to consider adopting an ad hoc committee to work with Lexipol, a public safety policy service, to conduct a police policy review. City staff normally conducts periodic reviews of Roeland Park Police…
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