Henry Schmidt2022-11-22T11:26:52-06:00November 22nd, 2022|
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.
info2022-11-22T09:07:35-06:00November 22nd, 2022|
Douglas County leaders will hold a community meeting to discuss the process of moving to five commissioner districts. Voters in the Nov. 8 election voted roughly 61% to 39% to add two additional commissioner districts to the current three. During the meeting, “County Clerk Jamie Shew will provide an overview of the process for moving to five districts. There will be an opportunity for the public to weigh in on the districts during roundtable discussions at the meeting,” according to information from the county. “The Board of County Commissioners will adopt a resolution outlining the new districts before or on Jan. [...]
info2022-11-22T09:05:13-06:00November 22nd, 2022|
he City of Lawrence has revealed its new logo as part of an ongoing update to the city’s brand and marketing strategies. The logo continues to use a symbol that represents both a flame and a phoenix, a reference to the city’s abolitionist roots and struggles against pro-slavery factions leading up to the Civil War, but with some updates. City spokesperson Maureen Brady said that public input sessions showed that the community had a strong connection to the flame and phoenix logo, so the design was refreshed rather than created anew. Source: LJWorld
info2022-11-22T01:53:40-06:00November 22nd, 2022|
Cleveland Federal Reserve President Loretta Mester said Monday inflation will need to show more signs of progress before she's ready to stop advocating for interest rate increases. While acknowledging that recent data has been encouraging, the central bank official told CNBC that the progress is only a start. "We're going to have more work to do, because we need to see inflation really on a sustainable downward path back to 2%," she said in a live "Closing Bell" interview with Sara Eisen. "We've had some good news on the inflation front, but we need to see more good news and sustained [...]
info2022-11-22T01:52:12-06:00November 22nd, 2022|
Former Wichita Police Dept. Chief Gordon Ramsay is intending to sue the City of Wichita. A notice was released on Monday, November 21st from Wichita Attorney James Thompson in which Ramsay accuses city leaders of undermining him in police investigations and discipline, as well as defamation and corruption. Wichita City Manager Robert Layton and City of Wichita Human Resources Director Chris Bezruki were directly named in the notice. Ramsay alleges an “inappropriate relationship” between Bezruki and the Fraternal Order of Police. Also alleged is that both Layton and Bezruki covered up misconduct and lied about their knowledge of incidents involving several [...]
info2022-11-22T10:49:21-06:00November 22nd, 2022|
Sedgwick council member Brenda DeHaven said she had Cox Communications service outage update placed on last week’s agenda so people know it’s an issue the council is aware of and that they’re trying to think of solutions. She said that everyone’s Cox service that she knows is having issues. “It’s spotty. It’ll go out. Sometimes we have to reboot,” DeHaven said. “It’s been for months. And they always say we are aware there’s an issue in your area. That’s their excuse you get every time.” She asked about City Hall’s service and City Clerk Janise Enterkin said the phones have been [...]
info2022-11-22T10:50:28-06:00November 22nd, 2022|
A central Kansas bar’s struggle to survive is indicative of broader challenges facing many small-town eateries. For those that make it, a willingness to adapt and community support often prove crucial. Residents often aren’t just keeping open a place to eat, they’re keeping a vital part of the community fabric from unraveling. Here are the stories of survivors, both those waiting things out and restaurants that have returned from the brink. Source: KLC Journal
info2022-11-22T10:51:05-06:00November 22nd, 2022|
Wichita's Century II on Monday launched an updated website at century2.com. The previous site was century2.org, but the old address will redirect to the newly updated site. According to ASM, the new website is designed to drive ticket sales and showcase the venue for the fans and the community. Visitors will see upcoming events featured on the home page. “We’re thrilled to launch a completely reimagined website which marks another step forward in modernizing the look and feel of the Century II brand and identity on not only a local, but a national level,” said Christine Pileckas, director of booking and [...]
info2022-11-22T10:52:00-06:00November 22nd, 2022|
Building on the successes of bootcamps underway, the National League of Cities (NLC) and the Local Infrastructure Hub have expanded their offerings and are launching five new bootcamps starting in January. These training courses are designed to help cities, towns, and villages develop competitive funding applications for federal grants made available to cities as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This next round of support will focus on five grant opportunities that address energy efficiency and conservation, EV and charging infrastructure, roadway safety planning, roadway safety implementation, and brownfields activities. Source: nlc.org
info2022-11-22T01:38:15-06:00November 22nd, 2022|
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced that the agency is awarding $4 million in cooperative agreements to 17 organizations under its Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge program. RPIC provides planning support, technical assistance, and training to encourage placemaking activities in rural communities. Funds can be used to help build capacity for broadband access, preserve cultural and historic structures, and support the development of transportation, housing, and recreational spaces. Source: Emporia Gazette
