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Rural grocery stores are seeing a boom in business amidst the pandemic
The pandemic has changed the way some people buy groceries, many turning to smaller stores. Rural grocery stores are seeing a boom in business. As big grocery chains increase restrictions, many locals in Minneola are turning to their Hometown Market.…
Local school district distributes free produce to the community
The Auburn Washburn School District gave out nearly 900 cases of fresh produce Thursday morning. Hundreds of cars lined up to get the fresh food, causing a backup leading all the way to the street. The boxes were made available…
Legislative session reaches volatile end, GOP slashes Gov. Laura Kelly’s power in COVID-19 emergency
Kansas legislators pulled the curtain on the 2020 session after a tedious and combative 24-hour workday that ended early Friday with passage of restrictions on Gov. Laura Kelly’s authority to manage the COVID-19 pandemic and extension of the state’s emergency…
Wichita flag inspires swimming pool design
The design of a Wichita pool is making a big splash. “It’s definitely something that we didn’t expect to take off. It was something to just truly give back to our residents and give them something nice and fresh and…
Flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Victims of the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic, Friday to Sunday
In accordance with Executive Order 20-30, and following the proclamation of President Donald J. Trump, Governor Laura Kelly has ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff, from Friday, May 22, 2020, to sunset on Sunday,…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 21, 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.
Kansas policy lets exposed meatpacking workers stay on job
Kansas softened its quarantine guidelines for meatpacking plants after industry executives repeatedly pushed state officials to allow employees who were potentially exposed to the coronavirus to keep working, text messages and emails show. The Kansas City Star and The Wichita…
Mortgage delinquencies surge by 1.6M in April, the biggest monthly jump ever
Delinquencies among borrowers for past-due mortgages are soaring, a sign that Americans are struggling to pay their bills due to a wave of layoffs or lost income from the coronavirus pandemic. Mortgage delinquencies surged by 1.6 million in April, the…
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