County leaders are moving forward with the creation of a new tool to evaluate rural rezoning requests and protect prime agricultural land. At its meeting Wednesday, the Douglas County Commission voted unanimously to initiate the process to develop an amendment to the zoning and land use regulations for unincorporated or rural areas. The amendment, once developed and approved, will establish a new system and standards to evaluate requests to rezone agricultural land to another use.
Source: LJWorld.com.

Downtown partners announce Hutch Fall Fest. the festival will take place on Oct. 1 and 2. There will be three events as part of this festival. Hutch Rec, in a partnership with Downtown Hutch and the Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run, will host the inaugural Hutch Fall Fest, celebrating the Salt City. The event will have performances, music and food. The weekend kicks off on Oct. 1 with the 14th annual Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run & Classic Car Show.
Source: Hutch News.

The Reno County Commission agreed Tuesday to create a new position of a fire service professional to help develop a strategic plan for improving the county’s rural volunteer fire departments. The recommendation from Emergency Management Director Adam Weishaar was an alternative to one made by an outside consultant in May that the county consolidate its eight rural departments into one operating under a single fire chief.
Source: Hutch News.

Kansas Cost Share funds in the amount of $224,000 have been awarded to the city of Holcomb Tuesday from the state. The funds will be used to improve Henderson/Jones intersection, accommodating three lanes of traffic and allowing for a right turn lane. A center, left-turn lane will also be added on Jones Avenue, west of North Henderson Street, for the addition of a center, leftturn lane. Holcomb Mayor Janelle Gaede, is thrilled to receive the funding as the project seeks to enhance pedestrian and vehicle safety around schools and businesses in the heart of the community.
Source: GC Telegram.

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.