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Celebrating ag’s impact focus of new public awareness campaign
An idea designed to shine a light on agriculture’s role in Franklin County has sparked a regional effort celebrating the contributions of local farmers and producers throughout a three-county area. Across Franklin, Anderson and Miami counties, brightly colored banners are…
Municipal Bond Trends for March 25, 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…
Fed holds rates steady and maintains three cuts coming sometime this year
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady as expected and signaled it still plans multiple cuts before the end of the year. Following its two-day policy meeting, the central bank’s rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee said it will…
Barbie’s world in Wyandotte County? Mattel plans to build theme park near Kansas Speedway
Toy company Mattel, Inc. on Wednesday announced plans to open a $487 million amusement park in western Wyandotte County — marking the latest example of major development interest near the Kansas Speedway. Dubbed the Mattel Adventure Park Kansas City, the…
Osawatomie considers program addressing stray cat issue
Osawatomie City Council members are considering a trap-neuter-return (TNR) program to address the community’s stray cat problem, but opinions are mixed. Council members discussed the proposed program with Eunice Mollett of Four Kids For Kritters during the Feb. 22 council…
Grow Clay County Director: Economic Development is changing
Since several organizations merged together to become Grow Clay County two and a half years ago, the organization has accomplished a lot, Grow Clay County Director Natalie Muruato said at last week’s Lions Club meeting. “Rural (economic development) can be…
Lutz retires after 36 years with Butler County
Darryl Lutz, Director of Public Works/Butler County Engineer will be hanging his hat at the end of March as he retires from his position. After working in the engineering department of Butler County for 36 years, he’s ready to move…
From toxic sludge to lush park? Johnson County weighs cost of taking over old factory
Tucked away in southeastern Johnson County, a wooded path curves around the Blue River. The quiet pocket of nature has become a makeshift bike trail for some, and a tempting after-school hangout for nearby Blue Valley students. But abandoned since…
City of Goddard plans to build pedestrian bridge across highway 54
The Goddard city council has approved plans to build a pedestrian bridge going over highway 54 in order to give citizens a safe way to cross from the north side to the south side. Walking across highway 54 is dangerous…
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