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USD 259 has a new superintendent
Kelly Bielefeld has been named the new superintendent for the USD 259 school district. “We believe in the value of every single student. We take everybody and we do our best to get them ready for their future,” said Bielefeld.…
This area Route 66 stop is gaining notoriety
If you love Route 66, you aren't alone, it's one of the most traveled roads in the whole world. And one stop along the Mother Road is getting notoriety for what you do while you're there. Aaron Perry was already…
Hundreds of old oil and gas wells in Johnson and Miami counties need capping
Oil and gas wells that are in some cases over a century old, abandoned and emitting methane, are targeted for being plugged up as part of a comprehensive federal investment in infrastructure that may eventually include 378 wells in Johnson…
Tour De Kapellen bike ride spotlights history of Ellis County
Three-hundred cyclists rode across Ellis County Saturday to visit several Volga German Chapels and experience the culture. This is the fourth-annual Tour of Chapels, including stops at St. Catherine Church in Catharine, The Basilica on the Plains in Victoria, Holy…
Can county stop strays?
Stray animals are commonly found in rural parts of Seward County, but with kennels already full of animals found in Liberal, the city’s animal shelter has adopted a policy of not accepting animals from rural areas of the county. The…
Ellis County Celebrates Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library 200 Millionth Book Milestone
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is turning over a new chapter in the Imagination Library legacy — celebrating 200 million books gifted globally since inception in 1995. The early childhood book-gifting program mails a high-quality, free book each month to children…
Hesston gets into Pizza business but debate comes with extra sauce
The City of Hesston’s going into the pizza business. The City Council approved purchasing a $9,414 Pizza Oven in order to operate a Godfathers Pizza ToGo location at the Hesston City Golf Course. City Administrator Gary Emry discussed the idea…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 10, 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…
Phase 3 of Manhattan Regional Airports Runway Project has been pushed back
Phase 3 of Manhattan Regional Airport’s Runway Project has been pushed back. Airport Director Brandon Keazer says this is due to recent weather conditions. Keazer says the contractor is working quickly to make up lost time and will most likely…
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