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Municipal Bond Trends for December 19, 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…
Sumner County Grant Program Provides Toolboxes for Cowley College Students
Four Cowley College Main Campus students from Sumner County are one step closer to achieving their career goals thanks to a generous initiative supported by Sumner County... The initiative was made possible through the Sumner County Grant Program, which secured…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 18, 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…
Grain Belt route removed from federal transmission program — but project will go forward
Members of Kansas’ congressional delegation celebrated the federal government’s decision Monday to remove a proposed electric transmission line route from a program offering assistance for power infrastructure projects. But the project will still move forward. Source: Kansas Reflector
Tourism’s impact on the Abilene community
Tourism is a vital economic driver for Abilene. According to the most recent data from Tourism Economics, Dickinson County saw more than $22.2 million in tourism spending in 2023, spanning lodging, food and beverage, retail, recreation and transportation. Transient Guest…
Municipal Bond Trends for December 17, 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…
Holcomb names Ralston as Police Chief
The City of Holcomb has announced the appointment of Randy Ralston as the Chief of Police in December. Ralston, who has been serving as Interim Chief since Oct. 15, 2024, officially steps into his new role following unanimous approval from…
Halstead residents speak out at battery storage hearing
Halstead residents shared a variety of concerns about both a potential battery storage facility and Concurrent, LLC, the company looking to build in Halstead at a recent public hearing. After over a year of deliberation and back and forth between…
County denies Newton’s request, says farewell to administrator
After considering the City of Newton’s request from last week for assistance covering the costs of a road pavement, the Board of Harvey County Commissioners decided against it. At the previous county commission meeting, Newton Mayor Rich Stinnett, City Manager…
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