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Municipal Bond Trends for January 30, 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…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 29, 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…
USD 392 Osborne County Hires New Superintendent
USD 392 Board of Education announced the selection of Mr. Ron Orsak as the new Superintendent of Osborne County School District. Mr. Orsak will take the helm on July 1, 2024, from Mr. Langdon who officially resigned from his post…
Sewer bills going up for Andover residents
Starting in February, Andover residents will see their sewer bills increase. The City says they are wrapping up the design phase for the expansion of the wastewater plant. This year Andover will begin the process of upgrading and expanding the facility…
City of Galena clarifies when school crossing light is supposed to run
The Mayor of Galena, KS, Ashely Qualls Groves, addresses the ongoing concern regarding a Galena school traffic lights and the timing of them. "I want to clarify that those are set automatically and although it seems like odd hours, the…
City of Fort Scott addresses foam seen on local river
The City of Fort Scott addresses complaints regarding foam accumulation being seen in the river at Gunn Park. The following is from the City of Fort Scott Facebook post: "The foam that is being seen in the river at Gunn…
Agriculture built these High Plains towns. Now, it might run them dry
Brownie Wilson pulls off a remote dirt road right through a steep ditch and onto a farmer’s field. He hops out of his white Silverado pickup, mud covering nearly all of it except the Kansas Geological Survey logo stuck on the…
Here’s where Sedgwick County plans to build a 50-bed psychiatric hospital
Construction of a 50-bed psychiatric hospital on the outskirts of southwest Wichita could be completed by 2026. The Sedgwick County Commission voted unanimously Friday to acquire 11 donated acres at the northwest corner of MacArthur and Meridian for the project.…
‘Stealing from the kids’: Reward offered for recovery of Jackie Robinson statue
The hunt to find a bronze Jackie Robinson statue and the thieves who stole it from McAdams Park is ramping up. The Wichita Metro Crime Commission and League 42 are offering up to $2,500 for any tip that leads to…
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