As a joke, several men in 1887 nominated Susanna Madora Salter, a 27-year-old Woman's Christian Temperance Union officer, on the Prohibition Party ticket to be mayor of Argonia in south-central Kansas. But the joke was on them. "Salter surprised the group and received two-thirds of the votes," says the website of the Kansas Historical Society. "She was elected in April 4, 1887, just weeks after Kansas women had gained the right to vote in city elections." Source: CJonline

Low wind chills and 1.1 inches of overnight snow greeted city of Topeka employees and volunteers from sunrise to sunset Wednesday as they counted individuals experiencing homelessness in the capital city. The United States Department of Housing requires a count each year to ensure cities can obtain appropriate funding needed to provide programs and other needed services for individuals experiencing homelessness. Source: CJonline

A potential law would allow virtual and homeschooled students to join public school athletic teams and activities in Kansas. But opponents of the bill, including the state’s high school athletics governing body, say the measure would undermine the academic component of participation in school activities and competition. Source: Salina Journal

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, Beth Warren and Henry Schmidt.

Concerns expressed by the public in a meeting about the city’s update of its development code included both the city’s shortage of affordable housing and the difficulty in building housing at all. Consultants working on the code update said both are issues they want the update to address. Consultants with Clarion Associates recently completed a four-month review of the city’s existing development code, which determines where and how Lawrence grows, and have drafted 80 recommended changes. Consultants sought input on the draft as part of a public meeting Thursday. Meeting attendee Lacee Roe said she was excited that the recommendations sought [...]