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“Just don’t forget about us”: Mayor Kovacic pleads for commission to help city of Stark
Stark Mayor Jeff Kovacic spoke at Tuesday’s Neosho County Commission meeting voicing concerns over finances for his community. Stark has a population of 67 residents. Kovacic listed the community's responsibilities to the taxpayers. Valuation in Stark is about $264,000, meaning…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 14, 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…
Droessler fills role
Robby Droessler recently assumed the role of Iola's parks and cemetery superintendent. He ascended into the position after long-time parks and cemetery boss Berkley Kerr retired this summer. Want to feel old? Robby Droessler, Iola’s newly minted parks and cemetery…
Crawford considers solar farm
Crawford County commissioners are considering a proposed $500 million solar farm that would generate not only energy but also millions in tax revenues, according to the Pittsburg Morning Sun. John Copyak of Shasta Power, based in Bend, Ore., introduced the…
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation asks federal court to resolve jurisdiction dispute with sheriff
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation in a federal lawsuit accuses the Jackson County sheriff of threatening to arrest tribal police over a tax dispute with a gas station on the reservation. The lawsuit against Sheriff Tim Morse signals an escalation…
City repeals old code
John Clark, chairman of the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC), appeared before the city commission to ask for the repeal of City Code 1975 Section 26-76 which prevents a committee member petitioning the city for funds for economic development if…
Girard City Council talks homelessness
From passing ordinances to the de-annexation of a property, the Girard City Council discussed several items at Monday’s meeting. But as in so many towns and cities, of late, the topic of homelessness was raised during council comments. Second ward…
Homelessness again an issue at commission
Sandra Main of Pittsburg spoke to the city commission about the homeless issue, specifically her interactions with them at her businesses. Main, a licensed master’s level psychologist and owner of Possibility Junction, said she sees a new face every week.…
After criticism, Wichita officials back away from downtown parking changes they approved
The Wichita City Council has come under intense scrutiny for eliminating free parking downtown after the city shared the news on its Facebook page on Saturday: “Beginning January 1, 2025, all public parking in the downtown area will convert to…
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