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Humboldt to decide 4-day school option
School board members are expected to decide by April whether they will institute a four-day school week for Humboldt-USD 258. A committee looking into pros and cons of a shorter school week will present information to Board of Education members…
Looking into Reno County’s past through photographs
The curator of the Reno County Museum decided to put Hutchinson on the map − in a new way. He created a pictorial history book, featuring dozens of photos of historic Reno County. David Reed sorted through the museum’s collection…
Second microchip project sought in Burlington
Kansas is pursuing federal funding for a second microchip plant, this time at a location an hour south of Topeka dubbed “silicon prairie,” with the aid of about $371 million taxpayer-funded subsidies. Gov. Laura Kelly announced Monday that EMP Shield…
Abilene comprehensive plan, parks plan help secure grants
The city of Abilene is creating a new comprehensive plan and master parks plan. The benefits of having the plans are to set long-term goals, give projects’ purpose and set direction for city staff and commission, said Ron Marsh, city…
Seward County welcomes new treasurer
After working at a pair of local car dealerships, Mary Rose knew more than a few things about the process of tagging a vehicle. With that in mind, Rose was hired about eight years ago by then Seward County Treasurer…
‘What does that next phase look like for Lawrence?’ Big questions arise with requests to add hundreds of acres to city
After seeing minimal expansions of its boundaries in recent years, the City of Lawrence could be poised to increase by as much as 300 acres in the next year. However, as those requests come up, so will questions about where…
Fed’s James Bullard pushes for faster rate hikes, sees ‘good shot’ at beating inflation
St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard expressed confidence that the central bank can beat inflation and advocated Wednesday for stepping up the pace in the battle. Bullard told CNBC that a more aggressive interest rate hike now would give…
Municipal Bond Trends for February 21, 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…
How tiny saddles and youth rodeo might help keep another generation in rural Kansas
For rodeo families — most of whom, she said, come from agricultural backgrounds — the cost of competing is worth every penny as they look for ways to sustain their traditional way of life and their town’s population of young…
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