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Affordability, internet access make Wichita one of best cities for remote work, according to national publication
As Wichita strives to bring in talent, a national publication has highlighted one segment of workers who may find the city particularly attractive. Recently, a Wall Street Journal report ranked Wichita No. 9 on its list of top U.S. cities for remote…
Wichita’s new $400M riverfront plan: Keep Century II and old library
The city of Wichita's new, $400 million plan for the east bank of the Arkansas River downtown keeps and updates its 50-year-old anchor buildings — Century II and the former central library — while expanding current convention space. The plan…
Kansas Star Casino owners vie for video horse racing with $160M Park City development plan
The owners of Kansas Star Casino have submitted an application to the state proposing the construction a new historical horse-racing gaming facility in Park City. Called Diamond Jo Park City, the proposed facility will be a $160 million entertainment district,…
Rebellion against McLouth cryptocurrency data center triggers one-year application moratorium
The avalanche of complaints about threats to rural quality of life, unresolved issues of land ownership and leasing rights, an oil tank explosion that burned a truck packed with ammunition and widespread distrust of developers — even by a former…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 28, 2023
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman, Beth Warren and…
Dog park plans slowed by ADA requirements
Catapla Park in Arkansas City is still going to the dogs, it’s just taking longer than expected. The city announced its plan last October to revamp the small park into a safe place for pet owners to let their pets…
Wichita unveils new $400M riverbank plan that saves Century II and former library
Wichita has a new plan to redevelop the east bank of the Arkansas River downtown that would save Century II and the former downtown library while expanding convention center space for less than half the cost of the $1 billion…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 27, 2023
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman, Beth Warren and…
Southern Kansas school closed because of vandalism, threatening graffiti
The school in St. John, Kansas was closed Monday after a break-in and vandalism incident over the weekend. There was also graffiti on the walls that could be considered threatening in nature, according to a message from Superintendent Josh Meyer. A…
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