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Municipal Bond Trends for May 9, 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…
The Local Infrastructure Hub Launches Spring Bootcamp Series to Help Cities Access Funding for Neighborhood Infrastructure and Broadband Equity
The Local Infrastructure Hub announced a new set of bootcamps designed to help local leaders develop comprehensive and strategic funding applications for federal grants made available to cities as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. This next series…
Wichita’s libraries offering far more than just books these days
A book published a few years back described public libraries as “palaces for the people.” It might not feel like a palace exactly when you visit one of the Wichita Public Library’s seven locations, but it is true that libraries…
Pittsburg leader challenges building owners to revitalize downtown
"Anytime I drive by an empty store front I feel like it's a missed opportunity for a business that could of been," said Graphics Manager of Sign Brothers Josh Young. "Anytime there is a ran down store front it doesn't…
Overland Park considers dropping food inspections, leaving it to state
Overland Park’s unique food safety inspection regime may be on its way out. The city council’s Community Development Committee on Wednesday unanimously recommended ending city inspections of eating establishments because it duplicates the efforts of the Kansas Department of Agriculture.…
Derby accepting home repair grant applications
In an effort to continue facilitating more home improvements in Derby, the city is currently taking applications for the 2023 Neighborhood Maintenance Grant (NMG) program. The program, which was retooled to increase utilization in 2022, seeks to help eligible homeowners…
Grant money changing the game for one Kansas volunteer fire department
Many volunteer departments across the state are pinching pennies, forcing them to prioritize critical equipment over health and safety. "With a limited budget, you kind of have to make a judgment call of, some of the gear is good enough,"…
Valley Center woman has been driving school busses for 45 years and is still rolling
They see the sun come up as they pick up students and take them to school every morning. Then, pick up the students again and drop them off at home in the afternoon. In Valley Center, generations of students are…
Forum shows community efforts on homelessness, mental health issues
Stories of success and life change provided reprieve from much of the conversation about homelessness, substance abuse and mental health issues in Saline County during a public forum Wednesday. The stories were an almost necessary pause from some of the…
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