The City of Winfield plans to make a lump sum payment of $1.6 million toward its utility loan to keep up with rising interest rates, a move that could save more than $200,000 and will keep the city on track to meet its original repayment schedule. Prior to the increase in interest rates, the city had been on track to pay off the $8.5 million loan within five years. With the rising rates, the repayment timeline would have moved back to six years and added more interest costs.
Source: Cowley CourierTraveler

Cowley County commissioners approved hiring more medical help at the Cowley County Jail to avoid disruption of services. Commissioners approved a contract with Turn Key Health Clinics, LLC after hearing from Sheriff David Falletti and Jail Administrator John Butters. The goal of the contract is to minimize disruption of services in the jail as a whole. This contract is the beginning of that plan. Falletti and Butters spoke of disruption of services when the jail nurse is absent. Turn Key has traveling nurses and will be able to provide coverage when the nurse, who is a county employee, is absent, ensuring that a professional is always present.
Source: Cowley CourierTraveler