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Municipal Bond Trends for October 17, 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…
Governor Kelly Announces Rural Champions Receive $300K for Community Projects
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $300,000 has been awarded to the 12 Rural by Choice Champions (Rural Champions) announced last year in collaboration with the Office of Rural Prosperity and the Patterson Family Foundation to address local challenges in…
Rural Harvey County sees uptick in Airbnbs
A recent Newton City Council meeting inspired the city to assess its regulations on Airbnbs. While the city is still deciding its rules, the county has also been dealing with its regulations around them. Karen Rothe is the Harvey County…
Halstead esports league a new experiment for the high school
The Halstead esports league has taken off after receiving licensing approval to join the esports league. The Halstead High School Principal, Chad Baalman, received significant interest from students for joining an esports league. He and some interested students presented to…
The Grain Belt Express will bring clean energy from western Kansas to Missouri
A transmission line carrying clean energy into Missouri is one step closer to being realized. On Thursday, Missouri's Public Service Commission approved the final plans for Invenergy to build its Grain Belt Express transmission line. The line will bring 5,000 megawatts…
Wichita, Sedgwick County to expand integrated care teams
The city of Wichita and Sedgwick County are expanding their integrated care team. The group works with law enforcement in responding to mental health crises. The goal of growing the program is to reduce the number of arrests and de-escalate…
Museum preserving piece of JoCo’s past to be upgraded with federal grant
A national grant will help fund an organization dedicated to the history of Monticello Township. The self-funded, all volunteer Monticello Community Historical Society received a $3,000 grant from the Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area. The society runs mostly on fundraisers and donations. The…
Shawnee Mission’s Michelle Hubbard named Kansas Superintendent of the Year
Michelle Hubbard of the Shawnee Mission School District has been named Kansas Superintendent of the year by the Kansas Superintendents’ Association — an honor that also puts her in the running for national superintendent of the year. Hubbard, who has…
City of Wichita to pave more than 150 dirt roads over next 10 years for $35 million
The City of Wichita plans to spend millions of dollars to pave more than 150 streets in the city. Its first priority is the streets around Wichita schools. One dirt road is about to get a facelift is Lilac Lane…
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