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Municipal Bond Trends for October 4, 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…
‘Mr. Winfield’ Rick Meyer fondly remembered
Rick Meyer, known as “Mr. Winfield” due to his work for the city and assistance with numerous events around town, died Saturday after an illness. Meyer, 71, had worked for the City of Winfield for just shy of 35 years,…
See murals painted live during 2023 Boom! Street Art and Mural Festival in downtown Salina
Live art is back in town right now as the second annual Boom! Salina Street Art and Mural Festival is happening in Salina. The creation of eight murals is currently underway as artists from around the world work in various…
Here’s what Saline County has done in 2023 to address its top 5 areas of need
Saline County continues to look at creative ways to address top local issues which have contributed to a stagnant workforce and are building upon a plan the board developed early this year to improve various aspects of the county. The…
Mulberry restores city basketball court
Mulberry Mayor Pat Walden was beaming with pride in his hometown as he showed off the newly restored basketball court at the Freddy Gobl, Jr. Park made possible by a $2,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK).…
Leawood reverses course on slashing maximum building height
The city of Leawood is closer to a decision on capping the maximum building heights to 60 feet, or about four stories. This comes after several weeks of working toward a compromise on how tall office and mixed-use buildings in…
Overland Park expands street maintenance program for 2024
Overland Park plans to spend roughly $17 million more next year maintaining, repairing and rehabilitating roads. It’s all part of an expansion to the city’s infrastructure maintenance program in 2024, supported largely by revenue raised through the city’s new three-eighths cent special…
Places to go, sites to see, tales of yore keep Atchison tourism on the Kansas Map
For the curious, history lovers, adventurists, and naturalists near and far, they might tell Atchison is the place they like to go for good time experiences. Kansas Tourism recently announced that the Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce was recently awarded…
Valley Center to consider water treatment plant
Valley Center is considering building its own water treatment plant. The city voted Tuesday to approve a special meeting on the topic next Thursday. It will hold a public hearing to decide on whether to ask for a maximum $19 million…
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