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Mission Gateway’s new $268 million proposal cleared its final hurdle
The latest iteration of the $268 million Mission Gateway project is moving forward following a key vote Wednesday night. Now the question is: will developers finally complete it? The Mission City Council on Wednesday approved changes to the tax increment…
New Wichita water treatment plant reaches construction milestone
The new water treatment facility under construction in northwest Wichita has reached a milestone. The City of Wichita says crews are now installing the connection line to the raw water pipeline from Cheney Reservoir that will connect to the facility.…
Emporia Land Bank considering acquisition of Urbanside Park to spur additional future development
The Emporia Land Bank is looking to foster additional local development with the potential acquisition of a local park. During the Emporia City Commission’s regular meeting Wednesday, City Community Development Coordinator Jeff Lynch delivered the annual land bank report. Lynch…
Leawood turns 75 this year — How the city will celebrate
This year, Leawood will celebrate 75 years as a city. In honor of the anniversary, the city has a number of commemorations in the works for the coming months, including public events and a new public art sculpture. This summer,…
ACPD brings in new K-9 officer
There is a new face at the Arkansas City Police Department, and it is adorable. K-9 Sal is a police dog of a different breed. His assignment does not include sniffing for drugs or running a track on a fugitive.…
Sesquicentennial Celebration is Planned for City of Lakin
A Sesquicentennial Celebration is being planned for the City of Lakin. A planning committee met last week to begin preparing for the celebration this summer of the 150th year of Lakin. ... Lakin began as a railroad town. The United…
Fed policymakers call for further rate hikes to beat inflation
Federal Reserve policymakers on Wednesday signaled they will push on with more interest rate hikes, with several supporting a top policy rate of at least 5% even as inflation shows signs of having peaked and economic activity is slowing. "I…
USDA to Create Plan to Expand Recreation Economies and Help People Thrive Across Rural America
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it will create a plan to expand recreation economies to help people thrive across rural America. Through a Memorandum of Understanding, USDA Rural Development, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 18, 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…
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