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USD 457 Board updates district discipline policy
The USD 457 Board of Education approved separating the operation of the Garden City High School girls’ and boys’ wrestling programs at its regularly scheduled meeting on June 22. The separation aligns the district at all levels as the as…
New way-finding signs coming to GB
To help folks find their way around town, the Great Bend City Council Monday night gave its nod to the installation of new city way-finding signs. The bid went to Mark’s Custom Signs of Great Bend for $44,950 for 15…
Less than a year after starting Wichitas parkrun draws tourists as well as locals
In January, an Australian couple took time out of their three-week vacation at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, to fly to Wichita for a weekend so they could participate in the Exploration Place parkrun. At the end of June, a…
Johnson County creates new diversity sustainability boards
Two new citizen advisory boards on diversity and sustainability were voted into existence by the Johnson County Commission last Thursday after extended discussion, particularly on the implications of a diversity group. The advisory groups – called coalitions – can each have…
Derby Fire Department holds annual open house event
This year marks the fifth annual open house event in which the Derby community showed up to see fire trucks and learn about firework safety. "Derby's a great place and we just knew it was going to be a great…
New federal funding will help Kansas build out broadband infrastructure
Nearly half a billion dollars worth of federal funding is going to build Kansas' broadband infrastructure. For Jacquelyne Leffler, the last three years have been a whirlwind for her ranch up in Americus Kansas, near Emporia. She started directly selling…
Municipal Bond Trends for July 3, 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 June 30, 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 Kansas gardener is suing for the right to sell honey and fruit from her Ottawa yard
Ellen Finnerty revels in working her backyard garden as much to learn the science as to harvest a juicy watermelon.... Now the Ottawa resident wants to keep bees, too, and ultimately sell her honey, fruits and vegetables at a local…
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