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These Jobs Often Go Overseas. One Company Is Bringing Them to Rural America.
Provalus looks for small towns where incomes are low and people are eager for positions that will teach them 21st-century skills. Read more: Wall Street Journal
Municipal Bond Trends for October 21, 2025
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 20, 2025
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
City of Lawrence announces second snow plow naming contest
The tradition began in 2024, when a snow plow was given the name Taylor Drift following more than 650 contest entries. Read more: The Lawrence Times
Stafford County Economic Development is awarded $25,000 to complete Rural Champion Community Project on Childcare
Earlier this summer Stafford County Economic Development (EcoDevo) was awarded $25,000 for an implementation grant as part of the Office of Rural Prosperity Rural Champions grant program announced last year in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation for Macksville. The…
McPherson County explains EMS Sales Tax measure, designed to ease property tax burden
McPherson County voters will see a proposal on the November 4 ballot for a ½ cent (0.5%) county-wide sales tax dedicated to funding Emergency Medical Services (EMS). If approved, the tax would begin April 1, 2026. The measure seeks to…
County hears blowback about annexation
The Crawford County Commission met with a full house on Friday in response to Mulberry’s vote to annex land slated for solar development. A couple of the frequent attendees were present — Becky Williard and Judy Prince — raising familiar…
Developers with Emporia ties build homes in Americus, look to local expansion
Prairie Cottage Homes, operated by Devin Holloway, is on the verge of listing their first three homes in Americus next week. With the help of Paul Pinick, the new venture aims to bring affordable homes to local smaller towns, and…
Commission places moratorium on cryptocurrency mining
Bourbon County Commissioners on Monday discussed concerns such as setting precedence and the potential for litigation regarding a moratorium on the mining of cryptocurrency. The commission later approved the 12-month moratorium, which takes effect after its publication in the Tribune…
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