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Overland Park committee recommends keeping pools closed for the season
After weighing the prospects of a shortened season, face masks, restrictions on distancing and the future uncertainties of the pandemic, an Overland Park City Council Committee has reluctantly recommended that the city not open its outdoor pools this summer. The…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 6, 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.
Cowley County might open facilities next week
Cowley County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to keep all county buildings closed to the general public until May 10 or until it is appropriate to open. The decision was made Tuesday morning at during a virtual meeting on Zoom.…
Emporia State to receive roughly $1.7 million in CARES Act funds
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress with bipartisan support and signed into law by President Trump on March 27 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and has since impacted communities across the nation.…
Roeland Park begins phase one improvements to R Park, on track to complete phase two by late 2020
The city of Roeland Park on Monday began site work for phase one of improvements to R Park, 5535 Juniper Street. After approving the three-phased, multi-year plan in March 2019, city councilmembers and city staff celebrated the beginning of construction with…
Pandemic poses new troubles for election planners in Kansas and Missouri
While Chely Scarbrough signed up to work as an election judge in Kansas City this year, she isn’t crazy about the prospect of being in close contact with people in the midst of uncertainty over the COVID-19 virus. “I am…
Hillsboro hires new city administrator
Goessel resident Matt Stiles will begin duties as Hillsboro city administrator June 15. The timing will give him two weeks to work with retiring city administrator of 12 years Larry Paine, whose last day on the job will be June…
Shawnee County ‘counting on public’ to follow coronavirus safety guidelines during reopening
The Shawnee County COVID-19 Response Team reminded the public the community is counting on everyone to follow all of the guidelines issued by the state for coronavirus prevention. Shawnee County will follow Governor Laura Kelly’s “Ad Astra: A guide to…
Christina Lucas appointed to Municipal Court Clerks Education Committee
The Kansas Supreme Court appointed Christina Lucas, municipal court administrator for the city of Pittsburg, to fill an unexpired term on the Municipal Court Clerks Education Committee. Lucas will serve until June 30, 2021. Lucas has been the municipal court…
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