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Lawrence community memorializes victims of Quantrill’s Raid as 160th anniversary approaches
Lawrence community members gathered at the Watkins Museum of History Saturday morning for the annual reading of the names of known victims who died in Quantrill’s Raid. Monday, Aug. 21 will mark 160 years since the proslavery forces attacked the…
Why the Era of Historically Low Interest Rates Could Be Over
Despite the Federal Reserve’s raising interest rates to a 22-year high, the economy remains surprisingly resilient, with estimates putting third-quarter growth on pace to easily exceed its 2% trend. It is one of the factors leading some economists to question whether rates…
Municipal Bond Trends for August 18, 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…
Kansas wants public feedback on its plan to expand broadband internet access
Kansas is seeking feedback on an initiative that will focus on getting underserved locations across the state better access to high-speed internet. The state announced early this month that the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (referred to as BEAD) initial…
Tiny town of Yoder to welcome thousands to celebrate its heritage
Set for Saturday, Aug. 26, in Yoder, Kansas, Yoder Heritage Day began in 1989 as a celebration of the town’s centennial. A few years later in 1992, a committee was formed to continue organizing a similar event to bring people…
Here’s what Farm Bill means for Kansas farmers as deadline nears
Members of Kansas' congressional delegation say they remain optimistic about the fate of the once-every-five-year Farm Bill — though there is an acknowledgement that lawmakers could blow their Sept. 30 deadline in advancing the key agricultural package. Extensive negotiations over…
Topeka targets domestic violence with specialized prosecution
Domestic violence survivors have become increasingly engaged with Topeka's criminal justice system since the city attorney's office last January started a new program focusing on domestic violence, says a professional who works in that field. ... Kelly Trussell, chief prosecutor…
Wellington Deputy City Clerk achieves CMC designation
Congratulations to Deputy City Clerk Martha Pennington on receiving her Certified Municipal Clerk designation. To earn this certification, Martha committed to a multi-year course of study sponsored by the City Clerk and Municipal Finance Officers Association of Kansas and Wichita…
Why this group is building fences to highlight beauty of rolling hills in Wabaunsee County
Every spring and fall, about 15 people get together to build fences out of native limestone in Wabaunsee County. They also build friendships. The group has become like a band of brothers and sisters, Chuck Kidd told The Capital-Journal. Kidd…
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