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Municipal Bond Trends for January 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.
Remington superintendent helps chair state bullying task force
A state committee headed by a Butler County school superintendent finished its work to create a report on bullying, and expects action this month. James Regier, superintendent of Remington-Whitewater Unified School District 206, and Dr. Rick Ginsberg, University of Kansas…
Spirit layoffs a tough hit to Wichita, but there’s ‘light at the end of the tunnel’
Was Friday a tough day in Wichita? No question. Will Spirit AeroSystems’ 2,800 layoffs cause significant ripple effects for the entire community and beyond? Also no question. Multipliers show that almost 5,800 jobs will be impacted in this market, and there will…
Shawnee County Solid Waste introduces better way to recycle tires
Shawnee County Solid Waste is finding a better way to recycle the thousands of used tires it collects throughout the year. Currently, the Solid Waste department doesn’t have a dedicated recycling system to manage all of the tires it gets.…
Topeka Police unveils new initiative aimed at community relations
The Topeka Police Department is unveiling a new community relations initiative. TPD is partnering with Strategic Leadership Academy, a community leadership program, to create a “steering committee” in Topeka. The steering committee will be made up of law enforcement officials,…
Pratt County cell tower disapproved for safety reasons
The Pratt County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to disapprove a proposal from AT&T to place a new cell service tower at the Pratt Regional Airport last month, but the issue will come before the Pratt County commissioners again on…
Wichitans rally to kick off Century II petition drive
Supporters of an initiative petition to save Century II from destruction came to their kickoff event Monday with 200 yard signs — and left with none. More than that many people stopped by to pick up petitions aimed at forcing…
Coke or Pepsi? Wichita set to decide the eternal question for city golfers Tuesday
If you’re feeling a little dry while golfing at a Wichita public course, don’t ask for a Coke at the clubhouse. You might better say “Pepsi, please.” The City Council is expected to sign an exclusive agreement with Pepsi to…
ECF announces 2020 grant recipients
Seven non-profit organizations in the greater Emporia area will start 2020 on a much brighter note as they receive a total of $21,899.38 from the Emporia Community Foundation’s Grants Committee. The ECF Grants Committee selected grants for innovative projects and…
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