info2022-07-05T08:15:53-05:00July 5th, 2022|
On Saturday, a new community mural was unveiled in downtown Salina. The new mural is called 'Dream Cartographers'. It is on the new stage background that was moved to N. Santa Fe Ave. and W. Ash St. The new mural was based on ideas, likes, places, and more from over 100 citizens. Source: KSN-TV
info2022-07-05T08:15:24-05:00July 5th, 2022|
For more than a century, Kansas students have earned credits — and, after enough of them, a high school diploma — based on how much time they spend in a classroom. The age-old “Carnegie unit” approach to education became the academic law of the land way back in 1906. And it stuck: One credit equals about 120 instructional hours in one subject. Kansas requires students to pass at least 21 credits to graduate from high school. But a group in charge of evaluating the state’s graduation requirements says that classroom time makes for a poor yardstick for measuring learning. So it [...]
info2022-07-05T08:14:43-05:00July 5th, 2022|
Two years after the COVID interruption, the welcome mat is rolled out for visitors as a regular schedule resumes at the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum. Museum Director Heather Roesch and Assistant Manager Brenda Lambert both agreed a few changes have been made within the recent years. One of these is the main entrance into the museum has been relocated to the side porch locate along the street that runs east and west bound from North Second Street. The Museum is located at 223 North Terrace Street, Atchison. In addition to the Amelia-related artifacts displayed for years throughout the home of Amelia’s [...]
info2022-07-05T08:13:26-05:00July 5th, 2022|
High inflation could add nearly $4 million in construction and project costs to three planned Johnson County capital improvement projects. County staff say capital improvement projects in Shawnee, Overland Park and Lenexa are each expected to cost roughly $1 million to $1.5 million more than planned, due to inflation-related burdens on construction costs. Source: Prairie Village Post
info2022-07-05T08:12:23-05:00July 5th, 2022|
Governor Laura Kelly today announced the creation of the Kansas Infrastructure Hub, which will coordinate Kansas state agencies and local entities as they administer and apply for funding available through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The Hub will identify statewide and regional infrastructure priorities, strategize as to how to maximize investment opportunities, and promote best practices in securing and distributing funding. Kansas is set to receive close to $3.8 billion in direct funds for transportation, water, energy, and broadband projects. Kansas could potentially receive more by applying for competitive grants. ... Governmental, infrastructure, and business leaders are invited to the [...]
info2022-07-05T08:10:11-05:00July 5th, 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.
info2022-07-05T08:09:34-05:00July 5th, 2022|
Engineering design work on Wichita’s wastewater treatment plant 1 has been awarded to PEC and plant 2’s upgrades are being designed by CDM Smith. Construction on the $357 million project is expected to start in 2023 and finish in 2027. The city has been approved to apply for a federal loan through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA), which could cover up to 49% of project costs. Officials hope to supplement that with a revolving loan through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Here’s a look at the city’s timeline for the biological nutrient removal [...]
info2022-07-05T08:08:54-05:00July 5th, 2022|
This summer, local broadband provider SKT is breaking ground on a rural fiber project in Rosalia, located about 12 miles east of El Dorado. With fiber, Rosalia will be among the first in the nation to get 2 Gbps symmetrical internet service – up to 2,000 Mbps for both download and upload. That’s 26 times faster download and 200 times faster upload speed compared to what’s offered with the existing copper infrastructure. The project is expected to be complete by the end of the year. This project is part of a greater initiative by both SKT and Twin Valley – together [...]
info2022-07-05T08:08:04-05:00July 5th, 2022|
The City of Wichita will pay you $50 to replace combustion lawn equipment with electric or battery-powered lawn equipment. The pilot program aims to incentivize individuals and help the city control its ozone emissions. Non-road mobile sources make up between 25% to 36% of local emissions. Lawnmowers and other lawn equipment are estimated to account for 50%-90% of those sources. The lawn care equipment rebate pilot program is an effort to mitigate the ozone emissions within the city’s control. Source: 101.3 KFDI
info2022-07-05T08:06:45-05:00July 5th, 2022|
The Chicopee Rural Water District today recognized the prior Chicopee School, District 62, and the Chicopee Rural Water District with a new memorial dedication. The CRWD previously erected its brick and stone cut memorial and flagpole this year that displays the names of the first board of directors. Today, they hosted its dedication ceremony. Officials say the Chicopee school was among the first 100 school districts established in Crawford County, KS, in 1869. It served the community for 100 years; closing in 1969. Source: KOAMKOAM
