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Municipal Bond Trends for May 20, 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…
30-year Treasury yield tops 5%, 10-year hits 4.5% on deficit concerns
Treasury yields moved higher on Wednesday as investors feared a new U.S. tax bill could worsen the country's deficit following a Moody's downgrade of the U.S. credit rating. At 6:57 a.m. ET, the 30-year Treasury bond yield was up over 6 basis…
Munis in ‘better position’ than in April
Municipals were little changed Tuesday as U.S. Treasury yields rose out long and equities ended down. The two-year ratio Tuesday was at 72%, the five-year at 72%, the 10-year at 73% and the 30-year at 90%, according to Municipal Market…
Merriam hires New Orleans painters for $50,000 mural — Here’s a sneak peek
A vibrant transformation is in store for the parking structure outside of Merriam Plaza Library and the Merriam Community Center. The Merriam City Council last week unanimously approved a $50,000 contract with New Orleans-based artist duo Milagros Collective for a…
Ark City caretaker keeps cemetery in shape
With Memorial Day on the horizon, Riverview Cemetery is getting a little extra attention—but for Sexton Marcus Lynn, the work never really stops. Home to more than 13,300 graves, Riverview is managed by Lynn and one other full-time city employee.…
Grinnell tornado victims face uncertain future
Recovery efforts continue in Grinnell after a tornado hit the town on Sunday. The destruction has nearly leveled the west side of town. From above, the scope of the destruction becomes clearer. The Gove County Sheriff says it will still…
Resource center near Plevna supports long-term recovery
A disaster relief center has been set up in Plevna after a tornado entered the town late Sunday night into early Monday morning, leaving behind damage to buildings, vehicles, and trees. Ten minutes away in Abbyville, a Multi-Agency Resource Center…
Hays considers ordinance to allow backyard chickens
Hays is seeking feedback on a proposed ordinance allowing residents to raise chickens. A community survey is now available online, and residents are encouraged to participate to guide the City Commission's decision-making process. Under the suggested guidelines, residents could keep…
Topeka Fire and Police clash for the Kansas community
Topeka Police and Topeka Fire competed for the most blood donations with Monday's 9th annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. Those donations go to support patients all around the Sunflower State. A member of the local Red Cross says…
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