Mission Gateway’s new $268 million proposal cleared its final hurdle

19 Thursday, January 19

Mission Gateway’s new $268 million proposal cleared its final hurdle

info2023-01-20T07:33:11-06:00January 19th, 2023|

The latest iteration of the $268 million Mission Gateway project is moving forward following a key vote Wednesday night. Now the question is: will developers finally complete it? The Mission City Council on Wednesday approved changes to the tax increment financing plan and Community Improvement District ordinances, as well as a final redevelopment agreement for the fifth version of the project. With those hurdles now cleared, work could finally resume later this year on the site at the intersection of Johnson Drive, Shawnee Mission Parkway and Roe Avenue. The ordinances approved Wednesday terminate a previous TIF project plan and CID and [...]

19 Thursday, January 19

New Wichita water treatment plant reaches construction milestone

info2023-01-20T07:33:28-06:00January 19th, 2023|

The new water treatment facility under construction in northwest Wichita has reached a milestone. The City of Wichita says crews are now installing the connection line to the raw water pipeline from Cheney Reservoir that will connect to the facility. The plant is under construction near 21st Street North and Hoover, north of the Sedgwick County Zoo. The city says water customers should see no impact in service during installation. The new facility is replacing the current treatment plant, which is 80 years old and will not be able to meet future demands as the city continues to grow. Source: KSN-TV

19 Thursday, January 19

Emporia Land Bank considering acquisition of Urbanside Park to spur additional future development

info2023-01-19T23:34:23-06:00January 19th, 2023|

The Emporia Land Bank is looking to foster additional local development with the potential acquisition of a local park. During the Emporia City Commission’s regular meeting Wednesday, City Community Development Coordinator Jeff Lynch delivered the annual land bank report. Lynch noted that in 2022 the land bank managed to sell off three different properties. The annual report comes as the land bank is considering the potential acquisition of Emporia’s Urbanside Park located in east Emporia. According to Lynch, the land bank would like to acquire the 1.3-acre tract for potential development use, however, the exact details are still being ironed out. [...]

19 Thursday, January 19

Leawood turns 75 this year — How the city will celebrate

info2023-01-19T23:24:30-06:00January 19th, 2023|

This year, Leawood will celebrate 75 years as a city. In honor of the anniversary, the city has a number of commemorations in the works for the coming months, including public events and a new public art sculpture. This summer, the Leawood Historic Commission will host scavenger hunts and tours for kids and adults based on historic sites across the city. The commission is also planning a 75th anniversary trivia night for early November, at either the Ironwoods Lodge or the Leawood Community Center’s Oak Room. Source: Prairie Village Post

19 Thursday, January 19

ACPD brings in new K-9 officer

info2023-01-19T23:19:34-06:00January 19th, 2023|

There is a new face at the Arkansas City Police Department, and it is adorable. K-9 Sal is a police dog of a different breed. His assignment does not include sniffing for drugs or running a track on a fugitive. Sal’s primary assignment is to support the men and women of the Arkansas City Police Department and area first responders. “K-9 Sal was acquired by the department last year after Crisis Intervention Officer Cori Tuxhorn and Lieutenant Jason Legleiter approached me about an incredible opportunity to enhance employee wellness in the department. Four County Mental Health Community Co-Responder Jamie Lovell, who [...]

19 Thursday, January 19

Sesquicentennial Celebration is Planned for City of Lakin

info2023-01-19T22:05:27-06:00January 19th, 2023|

A Sesquicentennial Celebration is being planned for the City of Lakin. A planning committee met last week to begin preparing for the celebration this summer of the 150th year of Lakin. ... Lakin began as a railroad town. The United States government made a grant of land to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. By law the A T & SF acquired the title to all their lands within the ten mile limits as fast as they could complete and operate the road, that is, taking it in subdivisions of twenty miles in length of the road. Source: The Lakin [...]

19 Thursday, January 19

Fed policymakers call for further rate hikes to beat inflation

info2023-01-19T10:43:34-06:00January 19th, 2023|

Federal Reserve policymakers on Wednesday signaled they will push on with more interest rate hikes, with several supporting a top policy rate of at least 5% even as inflation shows signs of having peaked and economic activity is slowing. "I just think we need to keep going, and we'll discuss at the meeting how much to do," Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester said in an interview with the Associated Press. The remarks appeared to reflect a widely shared view among her fellow policymakers, most of whom as of December had penciled in a 5.00%-5.25% policy rate in coming months. Mester said [...]

19 Thursday, January 19

USDA to Create Plan to Expand Recreation Economies and Help People Thrive Across Rural America

info2023-01-19T10:36:24-06:00January 19th, 2023|

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it will create a plan to expand recreation economies to help people thrive across rural America. Through a Memorandum of Understanding, USDA Rural Development, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the U.S. Forest Service will partner to develop an annual plan to expand economic opportunities related to recreation in communities surrounding America’s national forests. The annual plan will outline the ways the agencies will partner to conduct program outreach, host informational sessions and workshops, and develop toolkits to help people access the resources they need to thrive in recreation economies. [...]

19 Thursday, January 19

Municipal Bond Trends for January 18, 2023

Henry Schmidt2023-01-19T09:33:36-06:00January 19th, 2023|

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.

18 Wednesday, January 18

IdeaTek sweeping across the area

info2023-01-19T07:40:36-06:00January 18th, 2023|

IdeaTek began their internet service in Colwich a week ago. Soon, IdeaTek’s service will start in Hesston, and right behind them will be Halstead. Both towns are expected to be up and running by early spring, according to IdeaTek’s Communications and Marketing Manager, Amy Bickel. Sedgwick and Burrton recently entered into franchise agreements with IdeaTek to bring their internet service to their towns. Bickel said they’re also constructing fiber in a residential portion of McPherson. IdeaTek, which is based out of Buhler, is already in the other area towns of Inman, Moundridge, Andale, Haven, Mount Hope, Yoder, and Goessel, according to [...]