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Sedgwick County health officer encouraged, but would like to see more wearing masks
Medical experts at every level say we are far from out of the woods when it comes to risks associated with COVID-19 and dangers the virus poses. At least locally, there are positive indicators that most are following guidelines to…
Wichita workforce center reopens to public
Unemployment in Kansas hit 11.2% for the month of April. Anthony Newman was one of those that were laid off from their job, in part, due to COVID-19. He is now trying to find a new job with help from the Wichita Workforce Center.…
Wichita officials weigh options for opening pools while demand for home pools increases
Will public pools in Wichita open this year? It’s a possibility, but city officials are also weighing the benefits of not opening pools until next year. “There are still cities still struggling just for health reasons on whether or not…
McPherson Water Park proposes plan to city
Members of the McPherson High Swim Team and McPherson Water Park director Kyle Roberts proposed a plan to open the water park to the McPherson City Commission Tuesday morning. Roberts proposed an opening of the water park to occur on…
Newton Rec Commission eyes June 15 opening of municipal pool
The hopes of swimming in the municipal pool this summer are treading water — delayed, it seems, by each new announcement from Gov. Laura Kelly as she has signed executive orders moving the state through a phased reopening plan in…
Wyandotte County to continue following Kansas Phase 2 reopening plan
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced that the Ad Astra Reopening plan has transitioned away from being a statewide requirement and into a statewide guidance document. Gov. Kelly further announced that county health officers remain empowered to issue local orders adopting…
Keeping Lawrence outdoor pools and rec centers closed ‘first of many difficult decisions,’ leaders say
As businesses across the city begin to open their doors, the City of Lawrence recreation centers and outdoor pools will remain closed to public. Those facilities are allowed to open with restrictions under state health guidelines, but as city leaders…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 22, 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.
Smaller Lyon County communities share life during pandemic
The smaller Lyon County communities are also enduring the effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The Gazette spoke with the mayors and city clerks of these communities to glean insight into how the small city, rural life is continuing. 2020…
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