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Wamego seeks bids to move historic house
The City of Wamego is looking to move the misnamed Chrysler House. Walter Chrysler, automotive industry executive, was born in Wamego, and lived there before his family moved to Ellis, Kansas. City Manager Stacie Eichem gave some background on the house…
El Dorado school district gets logo refresh, and the community is not thrilled
Wilbur, the famous wildcat mascot for El Dorado High School has had many faces throughout his time. “There are 25 different faces for Wilbur the wildcat [throughout history],” said Kimberly Koop, the USD 490 director of community engagement and recruitment.…
Rural Kansas hospitals use strategies to stay open
On the heels of Herington Hospital announcing its closure, other rural hospitals are speaking out about the challenges they face to remain open. This summer, Kiowa County Memorial Hospital was listed in a study that suggests it is at risk of…
City of Wichita votes to amend residency requirement, allowing remote and hybrid workers to live across the state
The Residency Requirement for the City of Wichita has been the same since 1994. On Tuesday, the City of Wichita City Council voted to amend it. The old residency requirement states the following: "The Wichita City Council passed a resolution…
Gardens across Lawrence school district allow students to learn by growing
There’s now a blooming garden at every school site in the Lawrence school district. One school garden, cared for by the Billy Mills Middle School Garden Club, grows tomatoes, purple peppers, radishes, garlic and an abundance of other vegetables. Club…
Audit questions spending by school districts
Republican lawmakers are eying punitive measures for Kansas school districts, including potentially having them repay state aid meant to target students who are the highest risk of not graduating, after a state audit found that administrators haven’t followed strict guidelines…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 6, 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…
City of Salina cuts special event permit fees in half amid concerns
Putting on special events will now cost less in Salina after the city commission approved a reduction in permit fees for such events at its meeting Monday. The move, which sees the city's Special Event Permit fee cut in half,…
Hutch Fest will bring classic cars, 5K run, craft brews and live music to Hutchinson
It's fall festival season and one of Hutchinson's newest favorites is Hutch Fest, which will take place Friday and Saturday downtown. In its third year, organizers say the two-day festival is even more jam-packed with activities than ever before, with…
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