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Municipal Bond Trends for April 24, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
<div style="color: #333;">Years-long cleanup of 9,000-acre Johnson County ammo plant site nears finish line</div>
The massive site near De Soto was once home to a factory that produced gunpowder for artillery shells in World War II and rocket propellants during the Vietnam War. But bit by bit, parts of the site have been deemed…
<div style="color: #333;">No moratorium, but no green light</div>
In Harvey County – which is just north of Wichita – the lack of code language led to a two-year lawsuit with the landowner and the crypto company, which Harvey County eventually won. They’ve now approved a moratorium on all…
<div style="color: #333;">Treasurer suggests changing how back taxes get paid</div>
Harvey County Treasurer Amy Perkins told commissioners that her biggest complaint has to do with how the county applies property tax payments when someone gets behind. Perkins explained that a charter resolution in 2019 requires her to apply payments to…
<div style="color: #333;">Clay Center Names New City Administrator and City Clerk</div>
Amelia Blackwood has been appointed as City Administrator, where she will manage daily operations, carry out city council policies, and lead efforts to support ongoing community growth and services. In addition, Lindsay Clark has been appointed as City Clerk. Read…
Municipal Bond Trends for April 23, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
<div style="color: #333;">Artist’s murals enrich Great Bend community</div>
Anna Popp has created 15 murals in Great Bend and surrounding Kansas towns, with at least three more planned for summer 2026. The remarkable works of art have transformed areas throughout the community. Read more: KU Alumni
<div style="color: #333;">Office of Broadband Announces $16.3 Million in New Grant Funding</div>
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $16.3 million is available to improve broadband infrastructure through the Broadband Acceleration Grant (BAG) program. The program is designed to offset high costs that are required for building networks in…
<div style="color: #333;">Douglas County Commission will move forward with tenant eviction defense program</div>
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday voted 3-1 to move forward with a plan for the Tenant Eviction Defense pilot program they approved in March. Once the program is up and running, a nonprofit legal service provider will attend the weekly…
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