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Lenexa K9 officer Kobi retires after seven years and nearly 600 calls
After seven years of serving Johnson County, a K9 officer for the Lenexa Police Department is retiring from the force. Having racked up hundreds of deployments and drug finds, Kobi, a 10-year-old Dutch Shepherd, served his last shift on July 5.…
Baxter Springs mural project to honor Route 66 and local heritage
A project is underway to highlight the history of Baxter Springs. An announcement today launched a new mural planned on the north side of town. It includes elements of baseball, the military, the railroad, a cattle drive, and, of course, Route…
Valley Center’s $19.5M recreation and aquatics center sees an opening ahead
A long-awaited Valley Center community project will open its doors early in 2025. City administrator Brent Clark said Valley Center's 44,000 square-foot recreation and aquatics center is "well underway" and is slated to open in January. "We're starting to see everything…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 12, 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…
Atchison to celebrate Earhart
Every year, the Atchison community comes together to celebrate Earhart, the world-famous pilot from their city. Museum founder Karen Seaberg said the weekend-long celebration typically is a mixture of educational opportunities and party activities. Source: Salina Journal
Municipal Bond Trends for July 11, 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 July 10, 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 July 9, 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…
Fed Chair Powell says holding rates high for too long could jeopardize economic growth
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday expressed concern that holding interest rates too high for too long could jeopardize economic growth. Setting the stage for a two-day appearance on Capitol Hill this week, the central bank leader said the…
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