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Municipal Bond Trends for July 31, 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…
‘Years in the making’ — 2 JoCo cities hope to link downtowns by trail
A new trail link may be on the horizon between the cities of Merriam and Shawnee. The two Johnson County cities submitted a joint project proposal to the Mid-America Regional Council, seeking up to $1 million to pay for a…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 30, 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…
JoCo homeless shelter plan moves ahead, as ardent backers and opponents weigh in
Concerns about providing homeless services to “illegal aliens” and people from outside Johnson County dominated discussion at the county commission last Thursday about a proposal to open a shelter at a former La Quinta Inn and Suites hotel in Lenexa.…
Small-town Kansan competes in Olympic marathon trials, encourages others to dream big
Kaylee Bogina is from Arma, Kansas and recently competed at the Olympic trials marathon in February. Making it to that point is a huge goal she is proud to check off her list. Her running career began in high school…
City of Wichita to change WPD gang database, awaiting court’s decision
After three years, Progeny v. City of Wichita, a lawsuit regarding the Wichita Police Department’s use of a gang list, is awaiting approval. If approved, some names that were incorrectly on the gang list will be removed, and the criteria…
City leaders approve pay raise for Topeka Police
City leaders have approved a pay increase to try and stop the police shortage in the Capital City. At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, council members approved a pay increase for the Topeka Police Department (TPD). This competitive pay increase is…
Topeka leaders pass ordinance holding property owners accountable for maintaining ‘dangerous trees’
The City of Topeka passed an item requiring owners of a mobile home property to take on responsibility for removing or pruning “dangerous trees”. Tuesday evening, the Topeka City Council unanimously approved an action item that states the owner of…
‘A little explosion of growth,’ Emporia welcomes multiple new stores
Multiple new stores are coming to Emporia in the fall of 2024. Emporia residents can expect a new Ulta Beauty, Old Navy and Five Below to open in the near future. The three stores will be add-ons to the Emporia…
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