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Salina Police launch alert system to help first responders with emergencies involving those with special needs
A Kansas dispatcher is paving the way for how police respond to emergencies involving those with special needs. Amber Pfiefer, lead dispatcher with the Salina Police Department, has answered many emergency calls over her 12 year career but there’s one…
Moderate income housing comes to a rural community
Its been almost 13 years since Greensburg was hit by a tornado, taking out homes and the towns’ population. Now, like most rural communities, they’re working to build more affordable housing to try and bring people in. Greensburg and a…
New proposed KDOT program to help communities with construction
A new proposed Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) program, FORWARD, will help counties across the state with projects to improve their transportation needs. That is, if the program is passed by the Legislature this session. “KDOT wants to be a…
Hutchinson landlords: City’s response to building-code violations goes too far
Some landlords in Hutchinson say it's time for an end to what they say is the city's overbearing enforcement of building code violations. The city says the program in place is meant to keep tenants safe and rental properties maintained.…
Recruiting efforts looking up for the Topeka Police Department
After several years where it was nearly impossible to find people willing to consider a career as a Topeka police officer, things are on the upswing. Lead recruiting officers for the Topeka Police Department credit a shift in strategies for…
County, lawmakers battle secretary of state over law saying where you can vote
Sedgwick County is turning to the state Legislature to try to force Secretary of State Scott Schwab to let county voters choose their own polling place in this year’s upcoming elections. A Republican lawmaker has agreed to introduce a bill…
Pratt takes action on regional fire-training facility
Pratt City Fire Department Chief David Kramer’s vision for a regional fire-training facility in Pratt moved from the drawing board to an action plan at the regular Pratt City Commission meeting, Monday, January 20, when Pratt City Commissioners unanimously approved…
City of Winfield begins census outreach
The City of Winfield is beginning in earnest the local outreach effort related to the upcoming census. To kickstart the effort, the city worked locally with Cardinal Sign in Winfield to produce custom magnets displaying the Kansas Census Logo and…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 23, 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.
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