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Municipal Bond Trends for May 27, 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…
Highway shutdown to create nearly 70-mile detour in central Kansas
Drivers in part of central Kansas will have to deal with a lengthy detour route this summer for a highway project that is set to last for months. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) released its plans to shut down…
Grinnell residents overwhelmed by donations, share other ways to help
In the wake of the destruction, donations of all kinds, from food and water to clothes, have flooded into Grinnell after an EF-3 tornado passed through the town. While residents are grateful, physical donations are not always the best way…
Topeka residents get close-up of 3D printed homes
A local company is introducing 3D printed homes to help keep up with the high demand for affordable housing in Topeka and other parts of the state. Trident Homes hosted an open house at Stone & Story Real Estate on…
Emporia City Commission considering new ERU fee structure to create dedicated revenue stream for stormwater improvements
The City of Emporia is currently considering a new fee that would be used to help with needed stormwater improvements across the community. During the Emporia City Commission regular study meeting Wednesday morning City Engineer Jim Ubert proposed an Equivalent…
A Kansas county and two cities move water fight to federal court as drought threatens their future
Drought-stricken governments in west-central Kansas have escalated their fight for water rights from state to federal court, which could impact how cities across the state handle future disputes. The cities of Hays and Russell, located in neighboring counties just off…
Grow Clay County Awarded $500,000 Goldstein Foundation Challenge Grant for Life Center Project
On May 21st, Grow Clay County announced they received a $500,000 Goldstein Foundation Challenge Grant to support the building and expansion of the Clay Center Multi-Generational Life Center. Natalie Muruato, Grow Clay County Director, said they hope to start construction…
Wichita halts water plant testing over mechanical issues, causing further delays
Wichita city officials have directed contractors to stop testing the water at the new $574 million Wichita Water Works treatment plant amid what they called “performance mechanical issues.” The water plant is more than six months behind schedule and tens…
City of Lawrence seeks feedback on plans to charge fees to use rec centers
The City of Lawrence is asking the community for feedback on plans to implement memberships and fees to use recreational facilities. The Parks, Recreation and Culture department is proposing the fees as a way to offset its $1.8 million portion…
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