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Company may get office space in city building
A new engineering firm may move into a city of Parsons building. During Monday evening’s regular meeting, the city commission will consider a one-year lease on office space in the Business Incubator Center in Industrial Park No. 1. Jim Zaleski,…
Far-reaching boundaries for proposed stadium CID in Wichita include sites for future development
The City Council on Tuesday will consider establishing a Community Improvement District that will help pay for the construction of the $75-million downtown baseball stadium — the future home of the minor-league Wichita Wind Surge. The boundaries for the proposed…
END OF AN ERA: Mayor Longwell reflects on his service to Wichita
25 years – that’s how long Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell has served in local politics. In a few short short days, his time in office will come to an end. He considers his biggest accomplishment during his tenure the city’s…
Frenzy in Muni Bonds Projected to Continue in 2020
Investors are heading into this year still eager for municipal bonds after a 2019 buying binge supercharged returns. High-income households looking for tax relief drove record inflows into muni-bond mutual funds last year, with the S&P Municipal Bond Index up…
Treasury bond rates decline Friday morning after deadly U.S. strike against Iran general
U.S. Treasury yields tumbled on Friday after an American drone strike on Iran general Qassem Soleimani raised worries of a U.S. conflict against the Middle East military powerhouse. The 10-year Treasury note yield slipped 7.3 basis points to 1.809%, while…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 2, 2019
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.
Would it be worth spending public money to boost Lawrence’s live music scene? Some in the industry want to discuss it
For some of us, boosting Lawrence’s music scene — especially this time of year — involves looking for our symphonic version of “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.” But these days, some local music leaders are looking to make…
Douglas County to launch drug court program on Thursday
A new court focused on helping people overcome substance abuse is set to begin operating this week. Douglas County will launch its drug court on Thursday by taking referrals for the program, county officials told the Journal-World on Monday. Shannon…
Horton’s medical future still murky
The people of Horton are waiting for word from Atchison Hospital on its intentions for their closed local medical center. In March, Horton Community Hospital shut its doors after failing to meet various financial obligations, including employee payroll. Up until…
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