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Commerce Grants Available for Rural Mural and Public Art Projects
The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced a total of $75,000 is available for a new round of Rural Mural and Public Art program funding. The program helps rural communities design engaging new art that improves the local aesthetic –…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 23, 2024
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your…
100 years after its founding at KU, National League of Cities to kick off centennial roadshow in Lawrence
While a lot has changed in the past 100 years, in some ways the issues cities were navigating then aren’t all that different than the issues of today. That much is true to Clarence Anthony, the CEO and executive director…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 22, 2024
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your…
Olathe set to build new long-range development plan for the first time in years
Olathe is about to start the process of building a new comprehensive plan for the first time in nearly 15 years. The plan, when complete, will forecast long-range development in the city and mull other factors for Olathe’s future, possibly…
🚴🏻♀️ 50 e-bikes coming soon to Mission and Roeland Park
E-bikes are coming to northeast Johnson County. The cities of Mission and Roeland Park received a carbon reduction program grant from the Mid-America Regional Council to expand the bike share program through BikeWalkKC in northeast Johnson County. Source: Johnson County…
Topeka City Council takes step to hire new City Manager
The city had a total of 42 applicants. Reviewing the applicants will take about three weeks, according to Councilmember Spencer Duncan. Candidate interviews will be conducted in late March. Once finalists are chosen, they will be invited to conduct final…
Edgerton hosts ‘topping’ event for downtown Greenspace
On a bright, sunny and mild Valentine’s Day afternoon, Edgerton’s new and lifelong residents participated alongside city officials and local businesses to sign the final steel beam for The Greenspace building. Mayor Don Roberts said city officials invited everyone to…
Highland Community College names new president
Highland Community College has named Vincent Bowhay its 45th president. Highland’s traditional campus is located in the town of Highland, with regional centers in Wamego, Atchison and Baileyville. The HCC board of trustees on Monday unanimously approved Bowhay’s hiring following…
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