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Minneapolis building kept alive as The Farm and the Odd Fellows meeting place
he Farm and the Odd Fellows has transformed a century-old building to help "plant and cultivate relationships" in the Minneapolis community. Sitting at the corner of Second and Sheridan Streets in downtown Minneapolis, this business, which opened in May of…
Experience life as an inmate during this Saline County event celebrating its new jail
Those who might wonder what it is like to spend a night in jail will have the opportunity to try it in early November. The Saline County community is invited for a Slumber in the Slammer event hosted by the…
Pittsburg Middle School unveils new facilities & more after $16.5 million bond project
PITTSBURG, Kan. — The historic Pittsburg Middle School building unveils some newly completed renovations Friday. A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the completion of the $16.5 million bond project. New additions include a fully renovated auditorium and flexible learning spaces. Over the…
Update on Fort Scott water warning
"Because dry conditions normally can lead to fires," said Dave Bruner, Fort Scott Fire Chief. That's a big reason why officials with the Fort Scott Fire Department and School District are trying to limit their water usage. City officials announced…
Bridge projects in Kansas benefiting from BIL revenue
Bridge projects across Kansas are getting a boost thanks to two local bridge improvement programs benefiting from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Thirty-five local and off-system bridge projects across the Sunflower State will receive a combined total of $42.3 million…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 7, 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…
A love for community: Local historian Charlie Troutner shares his passion for his hometown at Edgerton museum
Edgerton History Museum prepares for 10th anniversary in October Tucked away on the other side of City Hall on Nelson Street in downtown Edgerton sits a two-story house holding all the historical treasures of stories from the city’s past. Local…
More motions and requests for jury filed in the Pot-Bellied Pig case
The owner of Ginger the Pig requested an advisory jury to help hear the case as well as filed two separate motions to dismiss the case and strike information from the complaint against them. The City of Newton since May…
Johnson County Government celebrates 166th anniversary of first meeting
The old courthouse, designed by famed Kansas architect George Washburn, was in operation from 1891-1952. A cornerstone from the courthouse is part of the Johnson County Square. The first meeting of Johnson County, as an organized local government initially led…
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