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Municipal Bond Trends for May 15, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
<div style="color: #333;">Maize ranks in top 50 fastest-growing U.S. cities through housing, population growth</div>
Maize's population is expected to reach 10,000 by 2030 as the city pursues commercial development to match its residential boom. Read more: Wichita Business Journal
<div style="color: #333;">SW Kansas wildfires prompt evacuations, school closure, road closures</div>
As efforts to gain the upper hand on fires in Clark and Meade counties continue Friday morning, there’s a piece of good news as the evacuation order for the city of Meade has been lifted. Read more: KWCH
<div style="color: #333;">‘We need lifeguards’</div>
The city of Wichita is making preparations for opening weekend, but a lifeguard shortage could change operations at city pools this summer. The staffing issue is not limited to Kansas. Read more: KWCH
Municipal Bond Trends for May 14, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
<div style="color: #333;">Park City approves extended alcohol sales for FIFA World Cup</div>
Park City City Council voted on Tuesday to allow certain businesses to sell alcohol nearly around the clock during the FIFA World Cup. The temporary expansion of alcohol sales during the tournament runs from June 11 through July 19. KSN’s…
<div style="color: #333;">Ellis & Victoria build for the future</div>
Both Ellis and Victoria are making strides in residential housing and infrastructure development. According to the Grow Hays Annual Report 2025, five new homes are now under construction in Ellis, and four more are planned for 2026. In Victoria, marking…
<div style="color: #333;">Voters will decide on continuing sales tax for public safety</div>
Eudora voters will decide in November whether to continue an existing city sales tax to instead go toward public safety after the City Commission Monday night approved putting the issue on the ballot. The city for 20 years has charged…
<div style="color: #333;">Planning board OKs drive-thru, will take up data centers</div>
The Hutchinson Planning Commission quickly gave its recommendation for approval of a zoning change for an unspecified drive-thru restaurant on 30th Avenue on Tuesday, May 12, before hearing that it will be tasked with establishing specific planning and zoning rules…
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