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Haysville declared Purple Heart City
Earlier this month, Haysville joined Derby as the second city in Sedgwick County to earn the Purple Heart City designation. During the May 8 Haysville City Council meeting, Mayor Russ Kessler signed a proclamation making the distinction official, while a…
Flame of Hope to pass through Emporia, Lyon County
Emporia Police Department officers and Lyon County Sheriff’s Office deputies will carry the Special Olympics Kansas Flame of Hope through Emporia and Lyon County next week. Officers will collect the torch on May 31 at the intersection of U.S. Highway…
City of Larned receives $1.1 million for new fire engines
The City of Larned on Monday received over $1 million for upgrades to the Larned Fire Department. The City of Larned says the funds will go towards replacing two outdated fire engines, as well as a mobile emergency communications center.…
Osawatomie seeks national park designation
The city of Osawatomie now has the official support of the Miami County Commission on its quest to gain a national park designation. Miami County commissioners, during their May 10 meeting, approved a resolution supporting the city’s request to establish…
After lean pandemic years, Overland Park is drawing visitors again
Businesses connected to Overland Park tourism have begun to bounce back from some tough pandemic years, thanks in part to money from the federal American Rescue Plan Act, said Warren Wilkinson, president and CEO of Visit Overland Park. Wilkinson presented…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 23, 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…
MSRB Report Analyzes Buying Behavior in Muni Bond Primary and Secondary Markets
The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board has just published a new report on trading patterns in the primary and secondary markets for municipal bonds, which reveals notable differences in the buying behavior of individual and institutional investors in each of these…
Garden City reviews State Theater proposals
Proposals for the State Theater were reviewed at the Garden City Commission’s regular meeting Tuesday. At its Feb. 7 meeting the commission authorized the release of a request for proposals regarding future use of the State Theater building. A total…
Mural project progressing in Winfield
The design for the Winfield’s 150th Celebration mural has been finalized, and we are working hard to “make our mark” on the side of Home Lumber & Supply at 12th Avenue and Main Street. We are grateful for all the…
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