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New playground, equipment celebrated at GC Achieve
Garden City Achieve, 1312 N. Main Street, this week celebrated a new playground area and equipment located on the south side of the school building. The new playground, designed for children from five to 12 years old, includes a slide…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 20, 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…
Saline County needs diesel mechanics
Amid a challenge to hire and retain diesel mechanics, Saline County has approved hiring incentives of $2,500 for those roles in the Road and Bridge Department. Two diesel mechanic positions are vacant as of Sept. 19, one of which has…
Governor Kelly Announces $10M for Utility Infrastructure Improvements in 18 Communities
Governor Laura Kelly announced that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is awarding $10 million from the agency’s Small Town Water and Sewer Infrastructure Assistance (STWSIA) grant program to help 18 small communities improve water and wastewater services.…
Governor Kelly Announces Launch of $200M Build Kansas Fund to Accelerate Transformative Community Infrastructure Projects
Governor Laura Kelly, alongside the Kansas Infrastructure Hub (KIH), announced the launch of the Build Kansas Fund, which provides state matching dollars to Kansas communities for infrastructure projects approved under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The Build Kansas Fund will…
Governor Kelly Announces Launch of Shared Services Network for Child Care Providers
Governor Laura Kelly announced the launch of a new partnership that will create savings and streamline services for child care providers across Kansas. The Kansas Department for Children and Families, Child Care Aware of Kansas, and five community-based organizations are…
This tattoo parlor can stay in Old Town after Wichita City Council decides to allow it
A change to the city’s zoning code will allow Afterlife Tattooz to continue operating in Old Town. Thanh Do told The Eagle this summer that he strategically chose Old Town to start his business because “it’s in the middle of…
Kansas has 4 of the ‘most envied’ suburbs in the US, survey says. Two are near Wichita
Two cities near Wichita are among America’s “most envied surburban lifestyles” in the country. That’s according to moving services reviewer Moving Feedback, which surveyed 3,000 U.S. adults for their preferences to put together a list of the 175 most desirable…
Sedan, surrounding cities, remain in level 3 water emergency due to drought
Back in August, the city of Sedan announced it was facing a level 3 water emergency. They are still in the midst of an emergency as the water manager is calling it a 100-year event. The local car wash has…
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