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.
The Ottawa Library has five cruiser bicycles available to check out on loan. The Ottawa Bike Share is made possible by United Methodist Church. Individuals must be at least 18 to borrow a bicycle and be responsible for it. Riders must be at least 12 years old to ride, and children 12-17 must have a parent/guardian check out a bike for them.
Source: News – The Ottawa Herald
Members of the Leavenworth Fire Department will be distributing free face coverings this weekend. Firefighters will hand out the masks from 2-4 p.m. Saturday or until supplies run out. The distribution will take place at Haymarket Square, which is located at Seventh and Cherokee streets. A total of 7,500 adult-size masks will be available for distribution as well as 5,000 youth-size masks.
Source: Leavenworth Times
Teachers in the metro’s largest district are now back on the job. Olathe welcomed educators back for training and planning sessions starting Thursday. Now, school staff and families are beginning to sort out the challenges they’ll face moving forward. Olathe kids are relishing the last two weeks of summer break. The Schurr family was hoping kids could go back in person, but now, their 7th grader will be doing school online.
Source: fox4kc.com | FOX 4 – WDAF
Organizers for the 2020 Kansas City Renaissance Festival cancelled the event on Friday, citing the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Organizers said they worked hard over the last five months to develop a plan to result in a safe and healthy Renaissance Festival. However, they say current state directives will not change significantly in time to allow the festival to open this fall. “We understand the impact of this decision on so many wonderful artisans, performers, participants, volunteers, and countless families seeking a place to celebrate and enjoy a touch of normalcy that our yearly festival tradition brings,” said organizers in a statement released on Friday, August 21.
Source: fox4kc.com | FOX 4 – WDAF
A Johnson County sheriff’s deputy is being hailed a hero after he rushed into the path of an oncoming train to save a man’s life. On Nov. 11, 2019, Dep. Mark Davis was leaving work for the day when he noticed a car stalled on the train track right behind the sheriff’s office. The driver tried to get the car to start but got it stuck in a hole on the track. Davis said he approached the vehicle to let the driver know a train was coming, but the driver refused to leave the car. “I looked at the driver and told him, ‘Hey man, we got to go,’ and the driver tells me no!” Davis said. After several attempts to convince the driver to leave, Davis decided to take matters into his own hands.
Source: fox4kc.com | FOX 4 – WDAF
Emporia Main Street combined two popular late summer events, Thursday evening, welcoming back college students to the community. Local businesses held special promotions and offers during the event and participants were encouraged to get a passport at the Emporia Main Street office on 727 Commercial St., or pick up a passport at participating businesses to be eligible to win prizes. L&L Pets “We’re going to be doing 15% off storewide and then we will be giving away a $20 certificate with Emporia Main Street,” said Jason Crumb, owner of L&L Pets.
Source: Emporia Gazette
A few lucky people got the first chance to view a new video that emphasizes the beauty of Chase County, Wednesday evening. “Listen,” a promotional video created for the Chase County Chamber of Commerce by Hillsboro-based filmmaker Austin Calam, features the breathtaking landscapes, sunsets and sounds unique to the region. It came together with the help of a number of locals, including Warren and Susie Harshman who helped arrange for bison footage. Bruce Siebert and Colton Kenny appear in silhouette against the backdrop of a twilight sky.
Source: Emporia Gazette
Kaman Simmons has an affinity for history, to say the least. The Emporia native and Lyon County History Center intern recently had the opportunity to take on a project that reshapes and tells a part of Lyon County history that was missing some pieces. It began with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office contacted the history center about collecting the history of the sheriff’s office. While the bones of the sheriff’s office history existed, much of the substance was still missing. History Center Deputy Director Lisa Soller called upon Simmons to take on the project.
Source: Emporia Gazette
Four farmers who own land along Mohawk Road south of Fourth Avenue showed up for a public road viewing in front of the county landfill entrance Tuesday morning to voice objections to closing the road. Reno County Landfill officials are proposing to close the road from the landfill entrance south for a half-mile as part of the landfill improvements. The viewing was a legal step required before Reno County Commission can vacate the road. It must also hold a public hearing on the petition, which is set for the commission’s regular 9 a.m. meeting next week.
Source: News – The Hutchinson News
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