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Municipal Bond Trends for April 29, 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.
Riley County Clerk encourages voting by mail, sees a decrease in poll worker numbers
Riley County will still hold in-person polling this election season, but officials encourage residents to vote by mail in anticipation of congestion. Riley County Clerk Rich Vargo says he has no authority to run the 2020 primary and general elections…
Tyson remains largest cluster for COVID-19 in Lyon County
Emporia’s Tyson facility continues to remain a focal point of the local outbreak of COVID-19 according to the latest cluster data released by Lyon County Public Health Tuesday evening. Of the 215 local reported cases, there are 95 cases associated…
Marion Historical Museum director remembered for enthusiasm, caring
Teresa Mills, who died Saturday, didn’t necessarily match what the board of Marion Historical Museum was looking for when choosing a new director two years ago. The board was hoping for someone from the community who had a few computer…
Johnson County hair salons, gyms, shops, restaurants might open as early as next week
Worried about reopening businesses ahead of neighboring counties, a Johnson County health official on Wednesday recommended extending the coronavirus stay-at-home order another week, through May 10. After that, the county could begin a phased reopening of the economy, starting with…
Hutchinson extends suspension of utility disconnections to June 1
Disconnections for city utilities have been suspended since late March due to the coronavirus. That suspension was set to expire on May 15, but the city announced this week it is extending that grace period to June 1. Those who…
Commissioners mull how to reopen Marion County
With Kansas’ “stay at home” order set to expire May 3, county commissioners are turning their attention to how to relax county health department regulations put in place to combat COVID-19. County health nurse Diedre Serene told commissioners she doesn’t…
Firm hired to help Moundridge find new administrator
A consulting firm has been hired to assist the Moundridge City Council in finding a replacement for City Administrator Randy Frazer, who resigned to take a similar post for the City of Arkansas City. Council members formally approved a contract…
Utah company moving to Moundridge
Scott and Angie Hagerman like the idea of moving into a smaller community like Moundridge. They plan to move here in early May. Currently residing in a suburb of Salt Lake City, Utah—with a population of 30,000 people—Scott Hagerman said…
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