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Municipal Bond Trends for February 13, 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 Advisors.
County looks for feedback on Johnson County Square in downtown Olathe
Johnson County this month unveiled its preferred vision for the new Johnson County Square in downtown Olathe, which will be created after a new courthouse is finished next year and the existing one is razed. The concept includes an iconic…
The most congested highway in Johnson County could get $300M expansion — with tolls
Officials with the Kansas Department of Transportation and Overland Park on Thursday said funding a $300 million expansion of U.S. 69 — the most congested four-lane highway in the state — could likely mean adding toll lanes. During his annual…
Crawford County Deputy named Deputy of the Year in Kansas
A Crawford County Sheriff’s Deputy is being recognized for being one of the best in the state. Sheriff Deputy Kurt Grotheer, said, “It was a great honor. I mean I don’t even know how to explain that because it was…
Shawnee County Public Works says new trucks will help increase efficiency
Shawnee County Public Works is hoping to save money and increase their work efficiency with the next snowfall. Public Works will get two new dump trucks that will allow them to do more work. The department says one of the…
Fact finding hearing reveals McPherson teachers are under compensated
A sea of red filled the audience during the fact finding hearing for USD 418 certified staff salaries. Teachers, students, parents and concerned community members filled the seats, many dressed in red to show their support. In front of a…
City begins to lay out footprint for water treatment facility in NW Wichita
The architectural plans for Wichita's new water treatment facility are starting to take shape. It won't be long before crews begin the groundwork, according to the Wichita Business Journal. The $553 million project — which has been funded mostly by…
City of Hillsboro announces new 1-gigabit speed internet plan
Hillsboro high school students attended Tuesday’s city council meeting where they heard about plans for faster and more reliable internet. On Tuesday, Feb. 4 the Hillsboro City Council meeting was full of exciting news about the council moving forward in…
Proposal would ban vaping flavors, raise smoking age to 21 in Kansas
Severe restrictions proposed on vaping and smoking in Kansas met widespread opposition Thursday from advocacy groups, retailers and individuals divided on whether the bill goes too far or not far enough. The sweeping legislation would conform to federal standards by…
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