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Municipal Bond Trends for July 25, 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…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 24, 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 10-year rally in U.S. home prices could be coming to an end, says Yale’s Robert Shiller
A decade-long rally in U.S. home prices could finally come to an end once the Federal Reserve stops its rate-hiking cycle, said Robert Shiller, professor of economics at Yale University. Home prices have made steady gains since 2012, according to…
Hiawatha updated on maple leaf statue plans
Kate Miller of the Hiawatha Chamber and Visitors Bureau was present at Monday night's meeting of the Hiawatha City Commission to address previous questions about the Chamber's proposed maple leaf statues that will be placed around the city. Miller presented…
Nonprofit movie theater in Greensburg concerned about possible closure
The closure of the Regal Warren Theatre in Old Town Wichita has some concerned that the much-loved nonprofit Twilight Theatre in Greensburg could shut down. The 100-year-old movie theater is used as an event space, auditorium and gathering place for…
Mission OKs new tax abatement policy
A new tax abatement policy is on the city of Mission’s books. The Mission City Council on Wednesday voted 6-2 to approve an updated tax abatement policy. The updated policy comes after two separate developers — those of 58 Nall and Milhaus — requested…
Prairie Village wants to build new city hall, caps project at $30M
A completely new city hall may be in Prairie Village’s future. The city council last week unanimously directed city staff to start the process to design and eventually build a completely new city hall facility, capping the cost for the…
Pay $50 in Lawrence traffic tickets with $15 worth of school supplies
From now through Aug. 20, Lawrence Municipal Court is forgiving up to $50 of traffic infraction or parking fines in exchange for $15 worth of school supplies. “We think that this program will have the mutual benefit of helping families…
Wichita recommends $177K settlement in 2019 sewer backup
The City of Wichita recommended a $177,500 settlement for a 2019 sewer backup that involved five homes on E. Sunnybrook Court. The payments to the five claimants would range from $31,500 to $46,500 for the backups that occurred on May…
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