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Ark City’s Nick Hernandez leaves trail of accomplishments
Nick Hernandez is ready to saddle up and head west to Dodge City to become city manager there. His last official day as city manager for the City of Arkansas City is May 22. Reflecting on his nine years steering…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 14, 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.
Got coronavirus symptoms in Johnson County? You can now sign up for a free test
As Johnson County lifts more coronavirus restrictions, it is expanding testing for residents with symptoms of the disease. Beginning Monday, they can make an online appointment to get a free test with the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment.…
Libraries in Johnson County take steps toward reopening; Overland Park celebrates 60
The Johnson County Library, which serves the entire county, with the exception of Olathe, set a May 18 date for reopening its book drops at the Blue Valley, Lenexa City Center and Monticello branches only. Starting May 26, the drive-thru…
Topeka’s Polk-Quincy viaduct redesign plan called ’a win-win’
Creating a six-lane freeway on Interstate 70 from MacVicar to 4th Street in downtown Topeka is one of 40 highway expansion projects Gov. Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Transportation announced Thursday. Kelly, KDOT secretary Julie Lorenz and Sen.…
Wichita officer refuses $10 coffee treat — then surprises woman with free Starbucks
A Wichita police officer received a public compliment after buying Starbucks for the woman who had offered him free coffee. The Wichita Police Department received a note this week that Police Chief Gordon Ramsay shared in a Facebook post. “Officer…
Wichita mayor outlines plan to open city facilities and programs
The City of Wichita will begin reopening city facilities and programs in phases, Mayor Brandon Whipple announced Thursday. A news release from the city said the plan is aimed at being responsive to the community’s needs for programs and services…
Gov. Laura Kelly to allow barbers, gyms to reopen Monday; delays full relaunch of bars, sports
Gov. Laura Kelly signed an executive order transitioning the economy next Monday to a less-robust-than-anticipated phase of her statewide COVID-19 recovery plan for reopening businesses and facilities shuttered during the pandemic. Kelly said Phase 1.5 — not the full Phase…
Mission council approves phased COVID-19 plan that will keep aquatic center closed this summer
The city of Mission is the latest in Johnson County to decide not to open its municipal pool for the 2020 season. The Mission city council on Wednesday evening approved a resolution outlining the city’s reopening plan, which included not…
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