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Municipal Bond Trends for December 15, 2023
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…
Some Kansas towns are using AI-powered tools to try to attract people and businesses
AI is doing everything from making art to writing computer software, and now community leaders in western Kansas are hoping it can help them crack the code for bringing people and businesses to their areas. The rural communities are turning…
New trails in Rossville are connecting and invigorating this Shawnee County community
New trails are creating buzz in Rossville. Phase 1 of the new Rossville Community Trail, a quarter-mile stretch of concrete, starts at the Rossville Fire Department just south of US-24 highway and circles around the nearby high school to the…
Purge of some city licenses would affect Wichita clairvoyants, auctioneers, others
The city of Wichita is expected to move forward with a purge of unused and outdated licensing requirements. Fortune-tellers, auctioneers and airport limousine operators are among those who may soon be free of the legal requirement to obtain a license…
Pittsburg nears full recovery after September cyber attack
The City of Pittsburg is nearly back to operating at full capacity following a cyber security issue earlier this year. As we reported back in September, the City of Pittsburg experienced the incident impacting the city's network. The breach caused an…
Parsons Police Department’s ‘Shop with a Cop’ a success
Typically, you can find them at the front lines of emergencies - but today, they were at Parsons Walmart, providing a shopping spree for many local families. "Well, you know this is really the best day of the entire year. This…
‘A true Kansas legend:’ Harland Priddle, Kansas’ first Secretary of Commerce and Agriculture, dies at 93
Harland Priddle, the state's first Secretary of Commerce and Secretary of Agriculture, has died. He was 93. Priddle was born in Hutchinson and grew up on a farm near Haven. After graduating from Kansas State University in 1953, Priddle enlisted…
Andover Fire Department crew honored with prestigious award
The Andover fire department is being honored with the 2023 Tom McGaughey Fire Service Award for one of its fire crews heroic actions and dedication when working a house fire earlier this year. It was May 1st when fire fighters…
Successful Downtowns Major Components
I recently participated in a book study with colleagues over “13 Ways To Kill Your Community” by author Doug Griffiths. Griffiths visits common issues that communities face when they begin to struggle and see the population relocating when trouble seeps…
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