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Dodge City Fire Department to Partner with Local Food Pantries
The Dodge City Fire Department has partnered with Manna House, Genesis Family Health, Salvation Army, Friendship Feast, and Seven Baskets Full Ministry to allow for donations of pantry items, bottled water, and hygiene products to be dropped off at Fire…
Reno County receiving few takers, city awards 11 businesses through COVID-19 grant program
Nearly three weeks since applications opened, Reno County has received only one request for grant assistance through a federal Community Development Block Grant program intended to aid small businesses impact by COVID-19. The deadline for applications is July 2, though…
Johnson County libraries shift to virtual reading program during COVID-19
With the pandemic keeping all in-person activities and programming off the books at least through the end of 2020 at the Johnson County Public Library, the librarians who plan the annual summer reading program had to get a little creative.…
USDA Invests in Community Infrastructure in Coffeyville, Kansas
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Kansas Lynne Hinrichsen today announced that USDA is investing $8,300 for essential community development in the city of Coffeyville. "Modern, safe infrastructure is the bedrock of any community," Hinrichsen said.…
Topeka city manager proposes cutting 32.5 jobs
Topeka city manager Brent Trout’s proposed 2021 city budget will include eliminating 32.5 full-time jobs in an effort to make up a $5 million deficit. "The elimination of these positions will help to balance the budget during a difficult budgeting…
Ellis County hires new county administrator
The Ellis County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce the appointment of J. D. Cox as the new county administrator. Cox brings 23 years of local government experience, including 16 years of day to day management. Cox was first…
Atchison County slows reopening down a bit
Atchison County is engaging Phase 3.5 of its opening plan, effective at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, June 24 until one minute before midnight Tuesday, July 7. The new phase is in keeping within Governor Laura Kelly’s order to remain in Phase…
Municipal Bond Trends for June 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.
The History of Water: Washington’s well was the result of a lucky strike decades ago
Jim Smart still remembers the day about 55 years ago when he learned the city of Washington hit the water jackpot. “I was dehorning cattle at the vet clinic and George Cox pulled up in his old Jeep with a…
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