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Washington County and the City of Washington have policies in place to guide snow removal
Both Washington County and the City of Washington have snow policies that are used to guide the plowing of snow and the application of salt and sand. Those policies didn’t work well with last week’s rain-sleet-snow mix, according to those…
Reno County sees little new damage from Sunday’s quake
He was nervous about returning to the courthouse following Sunday’s earthquake, based on the severity of the event and the damage done by a similar quake in August. Reno County Maintenance Director Harlan Depew, however, said the quake – rated…
Hutch chips in $50,000 for detox center
The Hutchinson City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday to contribute $50,000 toward converting a New Beginnings Inc.-owned building into a social detox and inpatient treatment center for people with addictions. New Beginnings will ask for a matching $50,000 from Reno County during…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 21, 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.
Stronger security and a new school: Blue Valley asks JoCo voters for $186M bond issue
Voters will decide whether Blue Valley schools can issue $186 million in bonds to tighten security throughout the district and build a new elementary school — with no tax increase. Residents of the south Johnson County district should have received…
Should you pay a fine for not shoveling your sidewalk? KC area advocates want change
Driving on a busy four-lane intersection in Overland Park a couple of weeks ago, Rebecca Crowder noticed a woman wrapped up in a wool poncho and scarf, pushing a walker through inches of snow and slush on the sidewalk. It…
Leavenworth County approves new Port Authority agreement
When they met Wednesday, Leavenworth County commissioners approved a new agreement to govern the operation of the Leavenworth County Port Authority. The agreement now will need approval from the Leavenworth City Commission before it can go into effect. The city…
Manhattan officials reflect on economic issues highlighted during annual leaders retreat
Manhattan city officials took part in the annual Flint Hills Leaders Retreat, held in Olathe last weekend. The event featured a variety of speakers touching on key economic issues facing Kansas, including migration to the state and employment growth. The…
Deardoff: Hutch’s Atrium hotel/convention site ‘front and center’
Hutchinson city manager John Deardoff has about 10 weeks remaining on the job, and “front and center” as he wraps up work is a hotel/convention center — or rather lack of one — in Hutchinson. The Atrium Hotel and Conference…
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