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Municipal Bond Trends for October 31, 2022
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 and Beth Warren.
Analysts looking past the week’s FOMC meeting
With a 75 basis point rate hike expected, analysts will focus on clues about the Federal Open Market Committee's thought about slowing future increases. "We expect the Federal Reserve to raise the fed funds rate by another 75 basis points…
A fire that erupted Sunday evening north of Wichita continues to burn
Firefighters still were working to contain a large fire at the Evergreen Pallet Recycling Center in Park City on Monday afternoon. The fire was reported around 6:48 p.m. on Sunday at the center, 300 W. 53rd Street N. in Park…
Two Overland Park police officers help out trick-or-treaters on Halloween
Overland Park police officers Amanda Burns and Shelbe Piggie were riding around town to find the perfect trick-or-treaters. The officers wanted to use their down time to connect with the community. It was also a way to make sure kids…
Traders Expect Higher Interest Rates to Stay
Wagers on rates remaining higher for longer have crept upward most of the year and are now nearing their highest levels since 2013. Ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next decision on Wednesday, derivatives markets show the federal-funds rate sitting at…
Gage Park mini-train to stay in Topeka
The Gage Park mini-train is officially retired, giving it's last ride over the weekend, but that does not mean it is going anywhere anytime soon. Although the train will most likely never be giving anyone rides ever again, Shawnee County…
Shawnee Mission launches pay incentives for some staff in effort to fill vacancies
Shawnee Mission has launched a pilot pay incentive program aimed at attracting and retaining paraeducators and custodians at a time when the district is struggling to fill those positions. Shawnee Mission’s Board of Education last week unanimously approved spending more…
Panasonic to break ground on new Kansas battery plant in November
Panasonic Energy will begin construction on a new EV batter plant in De Soto, Kansas, in November. The new facility will produce batteries that will be used in electric vehicles. “As the global shift to EVs accelerates, we are looking…
Doggone project soon gone: Pet owners in Overland Park will receive permanent tags
If you own a pet, you know the drill. You properly license the dog or cat before receiving a tag that’s good for one year. That’s the easy part. Then comes the epic struggle to replace the old tag with…
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