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New Director: Clay Center Library looking for ways to draw people in
The Clay Center Carnegie Public Library isn't just a place to check out books – the library has become much more than that, said Brittany Girton the new director of the library, at a recent Lions Club meeting. Girton, who…
Paris Bans E-Scooters. Will More Cities Follow?
Last Friday, Paris became the first European capital to outlaw e-scooter rentals. The ban, which doesn’t apply to privately owned scooters, was the result of a referendum this spring. An overwhelming 90% voted for the ban. Five years ago, Paris…
Governor Kelly Announces $1M Available for Tourism Attraction Development Grants
Governor Laura Kelly announced that $1 million in Attraction Development Grants is available from Kansas Tourism, a division of the Kansas Department of Commerce. Attraction Development Grants are designed to assist in the development of sustainable tourism experiences that influence…
’I’m horrified’: JoCo residents fight office park plan that would replace real park
Mike Coffman has, for more than 40 years, lived in a well-to-do Johnson County enclave whose city sign, beneath a canopy of mature oaks and maples, declares the town of 400 residents to be “the most beautiful little city in…
Effort aims for renewal of downtown Peabody, Kansas
Lindsay Hutchison’s year started with a whirlwind of activity. The 38-year-old mayor of Peabody – both the first woman to hold the office and the youngest in the city’s history – had less than a month to get 29 residents…
2,200 Wichita homes with sprinkler systems could have water shut off
More than 2,000 Wichita water customers could have their water service disconnected starting in one week. The City says the customers are not complying with a requirement for lawn irrigation systems. The City of Wichita requires people with lawn irrigation…
Town hopes birthday celebration will bring in residents
The City of Bentley will celebrate its 135th birthday this November, and it held a meeting over the weekend to plan the party. Bentley is a town of about 570 people in northern Sedgwick County. On Sunday, community members gathered…
Here’s what the city plans to name Wichita’s newest park
Wichita’s newest park soon could have an official name. The park, across McLean from the Arkansas River in Delano, had temporarily been dubbed Poem Park. The new name, if approved by the Wichita City Council on Tuesday, will be Millwood…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 5, 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…
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