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In the sign of duty
It doesn't happen often, but a rare skill that Valley Center police Sgt. Glen Davidson grew up learning sometimes comes in handy. Davidson's ability to speak sign language has become another tool in his tool belt to help residents in…
Lawrence’s parks and recreation department rebrands itself as ‘Parks, Recreation and Culture’
The change is now official after the Lawrence City Commission approved it during its final meeting of 2024. Porter Arneill, an assistant director with the department, told the Journal-World that the department’s work today encompasses many cultural programs, and that…
Breit promoted to Hays City Clerk
City Manager Toby Dougherty announced the promotion of Jami Breit as the new Hays City Clerk. ... Mrs. Breit was previously the Deputy City Clerk for the City of Hays and has worked in the City Clerk office since 2012.…
Based on Hays’ successful ordinance, Ellis Police Chief supports golf cart legalization
"Hays has gone to that ... and they haven’t had any reported issues,” Police Chief Smith said. He stated that as long as the Council handled the matter responsibly and required the same safety features as are currently required with…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 26, 2024
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…
Statewide food sales tax falls to 0% on Jan. 1
Grocery bills will get a bit cheaper Jan. 1, once the state sales tax on groceries tics down from 2% to 0%. The tax cut is the third installment of a gradual elimination of the state's sales tax on groceries…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 24, 2024
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 December 21, 2024
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 December 20, 2024
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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