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Jackson County Clerk Kathy Mick announces retirement
Jackson County Clerk Kathy Mick has announced that she will retire at the end of March after serving as clerk for 30 years. Mick was first elected to the position of county clerk in 1992 and took office in January…
Small Kansas town unites to save historic house
One small Kansas town united to save a historic house in their hometown of Lincoln. The house was built in 1905 by J.W. Grubb, a former mayor of Lincoln. People say the interior is one of a kind with outstanding…
Sedgwick County EMS earns reaccreditation
Sedgwick County EMS has earned reaccreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS). A news release from the county says that Sedgwick County EMS is one of more than 180 ambulance services in the country to successfully complete…
Art project part of Wichita’s Northwest Water Treatment Facility
The City of Wichita is seeking qualified artists for three public sculpture art commissions on the grounds of the new Northwest Water Facility. The facility is expected to be operational by the end of 2024. The artwork for the project…
School board gets first peak into survey results
A summary of the answers to the telephone survey sponsored by the Winfield board of education to see what can be salvaged from the failed bond issue in November didn’t offer much direction. Rick Nobles of Excellence K-12, which did…
MSRB Report Reveals Significant Changes in Muni Market in 2022
The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) has just released its 2022 Year-in-Review report, which reveals significant changes in the municipal bond market when compared to 2021 and prior years. Key findings include: Trading volume in municipal bonds soared, surpassing the…
As inflation gauge falls 0.1% for the month, is it time for the Fed to declare victory on inflation? Not yet
December's monthly decline in the consumer price index gets the Federal Reserve a step closer to beating inflation, though they're highly unlikely to signal an easing of policy anytime soon. The key inflation gauge fell 0.1% for the month, in…
Leawood creating wildflower haven for monarch butterflies
The city of Leawood is building a haven of wildflowers for migrating monarch butterflies. The Parks and Recreation department will plant a mix of wildflowers for the butterflies to pollinate as they pass through the region. The now-endangered butterflies are…
GCPD celebrating 100 years of service
One hundred years ago on Jan. 8, 1923, the Garden City Police Department was formed. On Jan. 9, 2023, GCPD held a Centennial Celebration to mark its 100th anniversary in Garden City Community College’s Pauline Joyce Fine Arts auditorium. Courtney…
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