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Municipal Bond Trends for May 12, 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…
Goddard USD 265 voters to decide tomorrow on $196M bond proposal
If approved, the district would build two new elementary schools, renovate Oak Street Elementary into a learning center to provide pre-K options, and improve the fine arts and athletic facilities. The bond would also invest in safety, security, and infrastructure…
City of Topeka hires assistant city manager
Avery Moore will serve as the next assistant city manager, according to a press release from the City of Topeka. Moore holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, a master's degree in management and is a Ph.D. candidate in leadership…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 9, 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…
De Soto battery plant ramps up hiring as Panasonic announces major global workforce reduction
Panasonic announced Friday that it would make major cuts to its global workforce. But local officials said they continue to ramp up to begin EV battery production at the company's new plant in De Soto. During an investor call Friday,…
Wichita officials aim to expand affordable housing fund and municipal ID program
Wichita City Council members vocalized support toward securing sustainable funding for the city’s Affordable Housing Fund Thursday night at the second annual Nehemiah Assembly. The Sedgwick County Commission Chair also committed his support to expanding the city’s municipal ID program…
Recycling back on city’s radar
Advocates for a countywide recycling program will address Iola City Council members Monday to share their vision of how a joint city-county venture can succeed in Allen County. The group has tried in recent years to get a system in…
How one rural Kansas town is bringing kids and nursing home residents together
With children’s shouts echoing off of playground equipment, the Logan Manor doesn’t look or sound like your typical nursing home. That’s because it’s also a school. This rural farm town, with a population of 436, recently welcomed nursing home residents…
Augusta votes “yes” on USD 402 $55 million bond
Despite the controversial opinions of the USD 402 bond issue, the $55 million no-levy increase was passed unofficially this week. The bond passed with 1,745 total Augusta voters casting their ballot. Of those unofficial votes, 1,174 were yes and 571…
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