As temperatures drop, the needs at homeless shelters and services rise. Shelter, food and clothing are crucial ingredients for the homeless. In Hutchinson, The Salvation Army and New Beginnings provide emergency services with the aid of the community. Due to last year’s struggles with COVID-19, more families in Hutchinson are utilizing community assistance services. According to New Beginnings and the Salvation Army, the need for community resources has more than doubled.
Source: Hutch News

Lois Pearce wore a variety of hats during her 33 years working at Osawatomie State Hospital. Her past 17 years were spent as a mental health technician and mental health aide, two of the most in-demand roles at Osawatomie and Larned State Hospital, the state’s two mental health hospitals, which provide care for adults with psychiatric conditions. But in her three-decades-plus of work, Pearce said some things remained largely consistent: structural factors that made it hard to bring staff aboard, with a trying work environment, low pay and mismanagement.
Source: Hutch News.

Shawnee County has 59 bridges in need of repair or corrective action, according to data from the U.S. Department of Transportation. None are designated unsafe. “If we had any bridges that were unsafe, the road would be closed,” Shawnee County public works director Curt Niehaus said. Bridges are flagged for needing to be repaired for two primary reasons — the bridge is either structurally deficient or functionally obsolete.
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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.