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Riley County reports three days without a positive COVID-19 test
Riley County has gone three days without a new positive COVID-19 test as of Wednesday afternoon. Health and safety officials updated the public online Wednesday. 20 of a total of 55 positive COVID cases remain active and one Riley County…
Manhattan approves $2.1 million grant for Manhattan Regional Airport
Manhattan city commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a $2.1 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for the Manhattan Regional Airport to provide economic relief during the coronavirus pandemic. This grant is a part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and…
Grant program introduced for Kansas arts organizations
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced today that nearly $500,000 in grant funding is being made available to provide operational support to Kansas arts organizations experiencing financial difficulties as a result of COVID-19. The Kansas Department of Commerce and the Kansas…
Hiawatha announces wastewater testing reveals COVID-19
The City of Hiawatha issued a press release on Wednesday announcing that COVID-19 coronavirus was detected in the wastewater systems of Hiawatha. This does not affect the drinking water, city officials say. On April 24, the University of Kansas School…
“Operation America Strong” flies over Wichita, surrounding areas
The Wichita area was treated to numerous flyovers Wednesday. Four massive aircraft zoomed overhead as a part of "Operation America Strong." The flyover salute from McConnell Air Force Base was a way to say thank-you to all of the healthcare workers…
As a new stadium sits empty, the full effect of a lost baseball season reaches close to $1 million
Wichita was counting on the debut of the Wind Surge baseball team in many ways. For example, nearby businesses in the Delano district were gearing up for an uptick in foot traffic this spring that would translate to more spending…
McPherson County Old Mill Museum receives Humanities Kansas grant
Humanities Kansas recently awarded $9,985 to the McPherson County Old Mill Museum in support of ‘Not the Same Old Grind: Mills & Milling in McPherson County’ a new permanent exhibit exploring the milling industry in the county from past to…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 5, 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.
Look up this morning in the Wichita area! Team McConnell (McConnell Air Force Base) flyover to salute community and frontline COVID-19 responders
Look to the sky! Team McConnell is scheduled to perform a #AmericaStrong flyover on Wednesday between 10 and 11 a.m. Note: Times are subject to change. Social distancing should be practiced at all times.
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