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Municipal Bond Trends for October 13, 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…
Downtown decorative trees being removed
City workers in Arkansas City removed several trees on Summit Street last week and plan to cut down the remaining trees in the downtown area. City spokesperson Shana Adkisson said Monday that tree roots have damaged curbs and sidewalks, blocked…
Fed Governor Waller sees more rate cuts but says central bank needs to be ‘cautious about it’
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Friday that he continues to support lowering interest rates but said the central bank needs to be careful amid conflicting economic signals. “I’m still in the belief we need to cut rates, but we…
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…
Development agreement approved for ‘Destination KCK’ project in Bonner Springs
A new tourism project is moving forward in the Kansas City area. A development agreement was approved on Monday by the Bonner Springs City Council for the Destination KCK Resort at 118th Street and State Avenue. \The city and the…
Bel Aire approves contract with engineer the city is suing
Bel Aire and other cities routinely allow developers to choose the engineer they want to work with on their projects. However, MKEC is one of the contractors Bel Aire is suing over the failed Woodlawn road reconstruction project. Read more:…
Overland Park event helps connect kids with first responders
Friends of First Responders Day kicked off in Overland Park on Saturday afternoon. The event gives children with disabilities and their families the opportunity to connect with fire and police personnel in a friendly environment. “It gives us a chance…
Overland Park police launch new program for neurodivergent individuals
The Overland Park Police Department announced Friday the launch of a new community-focused program. The police department said the goal of the program is to improve interactions between first responders and community members with developmental disabilities, mental health needs or…
Cemetery Walking Tours bring history to life
History enthusiasts gathered at Valley View Cemetery twice nightly on Oct. 9, 10 and 11 for the Finney County Historical Society’s annual Cemetery Walking Tours. The event takes participants through the cemetery on a guided tour by Johnetta Holmes-Hebrlee, Education…
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