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Municipal Bond Trends for May 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…
Shawnee County says Kansas law prevents tax deal with Heartland Park
Kansas law bans Shawnee County from complying with a request by the owner of Heartland Motorsports Park that the two sides cut a deal to resolve a years-long property tax battle, commissioners said Thursday. They quoted a Kansas law that…
Topeka and Lawrence leaders to further develop ‘good locker room mojo’ with ‘City Swap’
Topeka and Lawrence will look at each other with fresh eyes to understand how the cities can work together. On Friday morning, the Greater Topeka Partnership and the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce announced the 2023 Topeka-Lawrence "City Swap" event. The…
How a childcare desert drives families away from Saline
In Saline County, like much of the nation, childcare availability is diminishing for families. [Kathi] Barton doesn’t like turning people away, but she’s only licensed for so many children. “With a waiting list a mile long, we get people who…
Saline County’s new jail is five months away from being complete
Progress continues at a steady pace at the new Saline County Jail, and with five months to go before it's expected to be complete, the county continues its recruiting efforts to staff it. County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes shared a project…
Schwan’s celebrates completion of Salina pizza plant expansion
The largest frozen pizza plant in the world is now officially open after the Schwan's Company celebrated the completion of a major expansion to its Salina facility Friday. Schwan's Company CEO Dimitrios Smyrnios said he often lives a fast-paced life,…
Municipal Bond Trends for May 19, 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…
Towanda Installs Historical Timeline
A group of volunteers in Towanda are telling the story of the town by installing a historical timeline inside the town’s Historical Society. While the historical society usually hosts goat yoga, spring tea and other fun events, they’ve been working…
Sears store in Johnson County is closing, the last in Kansas City — and the region
The Sears store in Johnson County, the last in the Kansas City area, will soon close. The location, at 6327 W. 119th St., is now covered with signs announcing its final sale. Sears Home & Life opened in 2019 as…
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