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John Brown and early town of Lane topic of Franklin County Historical Society meeting
The Pottawatomie Massacre was over in a matter of hours, but its effects rippled throughout the world long after. Grady Atwater, site administrator for the John Brown State Historic Site, will present “John Brown and Lane, Kansas,” as part of…
Work progressing on PD, court building in Great Bend
The new City of Great Bend Justice Center at 12th and Baker, is taking shape, with the concrete slab in place and the steel beams rising from the surface. Completion of the 20,000-square-foot nearly $9 million facility, the new site…
Hawkins appointed as new Bourbon County clerk
Bourbon County has its second county clerk in about as many years. During a special convention Thursday evening at the Empress Event Center, the Bourbon County Republican Central Committee appointed county employee Jennifer Hawkins as the new county clerk. If…
Heroes home, recovering after deadly shootout in Dodge City, Sheriff Carr reports
The pair of Ford County Deputies Gary Salmans and Brandon Hornback, as well as Clark County Deputy Wally Long, are all home, healthy and surrounded by loved ones, Ford County Sheriff Bill Carr told the Dodge City Globe Friday. They…
Dodge City again honored as Top True Western Town
Dodge City stands as an icon of the American west. It has been called home by some of the most legendary lawmen and outlaws. That pedigree resulted in one the most beloved western television programs in history, Gunsmoke, being set…
Sedgwick’s new city administrator wants to meet everyone
A month into his tenure, Sedgwick City Administrator Kyle Nordick believes he’s caught up with issues overlooked while the city didn’t have an administrator and is starting to look forward to future projects. That has been his biggest challenge so…
Cheney looks within for new school leader
The new superintendent for Cheney Public Schools is a familiar face – Marc Woofter, the current Cheney Elementary School principal. Woofter’s hiring was announced at the end of last week. He will take over from David Grover, who is retiring…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 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…
Fiber internet company heading to Salina residents
People in Salina will soon see a new name and option when it comes to internet service providers in the area, with fiber internet for residents making its way to the city soon. The Salina City Commission approved a licensing…
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