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Girard Council talks police retention
Retaining and recruiting young, aspiring teenagers and adults looking to enter law enforcement can be a tough challenge for any rural police department. Looking to tackle the challenge, the Girard City Council and Girard Police Department have continually explored several…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 11, 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…
Current City Council features historic representation
Across the globe, Women’s History Month is traditionally celebrated each March. And in this corner of the world, there is certainly some history to take note of – particularly on the Derby City Council. For the first time ever, the…
Lenexa voters asked to renew city’s 3/8-cent sales tax. What is money used for?
Starting this week, Lenexa voters will begin receiving ballots in the mail to determine the future of a key funding stream for some of the city’s most visible infrastructure projects. From March 12 to April 1, residents will be able…
Towanda Public Library welcomes new director
A new year turns over a new page for the Towanda Public Library who welcomed a new director last month. The rural town of Towanda grappled with drama over the winter as residents filed complaints against the Towanda Public Library…
Kansas Senate bill would address conflicts of interest in local government — but not in Legislature
A Senate bill seeks to prohibit conflicts of interests by banning local government officials from voting on major development projects in which they have a “substantial interest.” Senate Bill 66, introduced by Republican Sen. Mike Thompson of Shawnee, attempts to…
Swartzendruber transitioning to Finance Director for Hesston
When former Harvey County Administrator Anthony Swartzendruber announced his resignation in November, he still had an eye for working in government. Swartzendruber accepted the position of Finance Director for the City of Hesston, officially beginning back on Jan. 6. “In…
Kansas House members scrutinize Senate plan to rehab malls with STAR bonds
Members of a House committee on Monday scrutinized a Senate plan to expand the use of STAR bonds to redevelop struggling malls. The proposal is part of Senate Bill 197, which would extend the state’s STAR bonds program through 2028 with…
Property tax reform moving through Kansas legislature
Property tax relief is something people are pushing for across the state. The legislature is considering putting new caps on property tax increases. How much you pay in property taxes depends on how much money your local taxing entities need…
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