Three special events are coming to Garden Rapids at the Big Pool before in the month of May. Jennifer Cunningham, Garden City Assistant City Manager, informed the Garden City Commission of the events at their regular meeting Tuesday. The first event is on May 22, which will be a staff day. … The second event is on May 28, which is a stakeholders reception for the pool. The third event is the grand opening of the pool on May 29 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. During the two hour window, it will be free to get into the pool, but afterward people will have to pay to get in, Cunningham said.
Source: GC Telegram.

Kansas needs to boost funding for public higher education or else risk jeopardizing federal COVID-19 aid to public schools and universities, officials warned in a memo to legislators Monday. The warning from Budget Director Adam Proffitt comes as legislators wade through a heated debate over how to fund K-12 education. Republican legislators acknowledge the risk that exists to federal relief for both public K-12 education and the state’s colleges and universities.
Source: GC Telegram.

Under the old program, the city would find rundown sidewalks and contact contractors to get it repaired. Now, property owners would contact public works to have an inspector decide whether the repairs qualify for the program. If so, the property owner will pay the contractor and work with public works for reimbursement. … “It is no longer going to be 50-50,” said council member Christina Valdivia-Alcalá at Tuesday’s city council meeting. “You are going to be in charge of the majority of getting your sidewalks fixed. You are going to be in charge of phone calling, you are going to be in charge of paying more, most likely.” Valdivia-Alcalá said this change was well-intentioned, but she is frustrated the changes put more of a burden on residents.
Source: CJonline.com.

The Finney County Commission discussed loaning money to a developer for a potential housing development that would add about 300 units. Lona DuVall, president/ CEO of Finney County Economic Development Corporation, said the project would be made possible through the USDA Farm Labor Housing Loans and Grants program. … The requested amount for the development is $125,000 and would be repaid by Nov. 30, 2021.
Source: GC Telegram.

South Hutchinson has a new city administrator. The South Hutchinson City Council approved a contract for Joseph Turner Monday. Turner is currently the city administrator for the town of Sedgwick. He informed that community’s city council of his decision on Tuesday. Turner has been with the City of Sedgwick since July of 2019 and has also worked as Director of Public Works for the City of Goddard.
Source: Hutch Post.

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.