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Elsmore touts can-do spirit
With a population of only 52, the town of Elsmore may be small, but its residents are determined to keep their community thriving. Thrive Allen County hosted a Community Conversation Tuesday evening, where locals reflected on what makes their town…
Blue Rapids seeks new housing by building home to be sold
Blue Rapids is preparing the footings for a new home, and city officials are excited. On Wednesday, Aug. 13, Blue Rapids City Council and city staff gathered to announce the groundbreaking for a new three-bedroom home at 904 Main St.…
Clifton solar farm project ‘paused’
The large solar farm planned for north of Clifton has been put on hold. Local rumors of the situation were confirmed by a spokesperson for NextEra Energy Resources on Tuesday. Laura Gies, who works in communications for NextEra, said “Further…
Olathe’s many railroad crossings stall traffic. A new federal grant could fix that
Between 80 and 90 trains run through Olathe daily, halting traffic for four minutes on average, sometimes more — an issue the city is hoping to resolve. Olathe’s at-grade crossings on the city’s west side have been under watch for…
Hutchinson boasts over 40 murals throughout the city
Murals depict various themes, from Kansas' night sky and state symbols to local icons and historical figures like Chester I. Lewis. A comprehensive list of murals can be found on the Visit Hutch website, though some unlisted murals are hidden…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 19, 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…
How Topeka is using data-driven policing
Topeka police chief Chris Vallejo said a big part of his new program PACT — Police and Community Together — is working on data-driven policing that accompanies community policing in crime hot spots. 911 calls is sorted into various categories…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 18, 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…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 15, 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…
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