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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…
Haysville set for another sales tax vote
The city of Haysville recently settled on a date for a new, special sales tax election after renewal of its current one-cent sales tax failed in the November 2023 general election. Haysville is now set to take the issue back…
Housing master plan in sight
Arkansas City commissioners will consider a resolution Tuesday authorizing an agreement with Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC), to provide a housing master plan for a 101-acre city owned property on West Skyline Road. The proposed agreement is for an amount not…
Ark City court joins others to offer online payments
The Arkansas City residents or anyone who owes a fine or fee to the Arkansas City Municipal Court can now pay online. The court recently launched a secure online payment platform designed to improve accessibility and simplify the payment process,…
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