Mayor Padilla receives second wave of art as the Topeka’s art initiative continues

9 Friday, September 9

Mayor Padilla receives second wave of art as the Topeka’s art initiative continues

info2022-09-09T07:08:16-05:00September 9th, 2022|

You may have seen some of the art in City Hall, but now it has a new home. The Mayor's Art Initiative in Topeka wrapped up its first showing on Wednesday. Art that was displayed in Mayor Mike Padilla's office is now on display at 785 Arts on 6th Avenue. Some of the artists attended to receive recognition and engage with the public. "It's a good way to get exposure for many artists who don't have an opportunity to be in a gallery otherwise," 785 Arts Gallerist Lisa LaRue-Baker. "This might give them a break into the art world in Topeka." [...]

9 Friday, September 9

Leawood Foundation raising funds for permanent restrooms on city trails

info2022-09-09T00:08:16-05:00September 9th, 2022|

The Leawood Foundation, an organization that funds city amenities that might not be funded by tax dollars, is working to add public restrooms along the city’s trail system. Project details: As one of the organization’s 2022 initiatives, the foundation has begun raising funds to build permanent restrooms along city trails. The foundation appears to focus specifically on adding restrooms along the Tomahawk Creek Trail first, with plans for a permanent restroom adjacent to the north lake. Source: Prairie Village Post

9 Friday, September 9

Labor Day Bash: Atlanta community hosts three-day celebration

info2022-09-09T07:11:13-05:00September 9th, 2022|

The 137th annual Labor Day Celebration, “Sweet Home Atlanta,” was last weekend, and visitors to Atlanta on Monday started lining up on Main Street about 9 a.m. to get a good spot for watching the annual parade scheduled to begin at 10:30, just after the kiddie parade. ... The main parade began at the baseball field at 10:30 and lasted until about 11:15. There were 32 entries that signed up for judging plus the Central High School band, along with assorted fire engines and others who arrived too late to be judged. Eight classic and antique trucks and cars were also [...]

8 Thursday, September 8

Scott City looks at reducing fee for produce vendors

info2022-09-08T17:13:04-05:00September 8th, 2022|

How many watermelon or ears of corn must one sell to cover the City of Scott City’s vendor fee? City council members are in general agreement the answer is “too many,” which is why they are looking at the prospect of waiving that fee for individuals selling farm and garden produce. Police Chief David Post expressed concern during Tuesday’s council meeting that the current vendor fee seems excessive.” Those who sell produce are currently required to pay a $25 fee, plus $50 for a background check. He agreed that vendor permits should be required in certain situations, but said, “Since this [...]

8 Thursday, September 8

South Hutchinson residents might see their water rates increase soon

info2022-09-08T15:51:40-05:00September 8th, 2022|

South Hutchinson residents may see a rise in their water rates next year after the city council agreed to review the city’s ordinance establishing monthly rates. City Administrator Joseph Turner contends language in the ordinance has been misinterpreted since at least May 2017, when the city adopted its current rate schedule, and perhaps going back as far as 20 years. Turner argues the ordinance sets both a monthly service fee and a per gallon user fee with a minimum charge but that residents have been only paying the user fee. Source: Hutch News

8 Thursday, September 8

Municipal Bond Trends for September 7, 2022

info2022-09-08T07:26:27-05:00September 8th, 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.

8 Thursday, September 8

Topeka temporarily repeals residency requirement it’s had since the early 1980s

info2022-09-08T07:25:07-05:00September 8th, 2022|

Topeka's city government is rescinding, at least for the next five years, the residency requirement it's had in place since the early 1980s.The Topeka City Council voted 7-2 Tuesday evening to approve an ordinance taking that step, which is aimed at increasing the city's pool of potential workers at a time when high-quality employees have been hard to find. The ordinance OK'd Tuesday arranges for the repeal to expire on Dec. 31, 2027, unless the mayor and council vote to extend it beyond then. Source: CJonline

8 Thursday, September 8

Sedgwick’s Historical Society to be a major hub for Fall Festival

info2022-09-08T07:24:09-05:00September 8th, 2022|

As could be expected, with this year’s Fall Festival (Sept. 17-18) celebrating Sedgwick’s 150th anniversary, the historical society will be even more involved than normal. From dancing showgirls to old-time photos, to horseshoe and blacksmithing demonstrations, the northeastern edge of the activity center for the Fall Festival will host a lot of events and all of them will be kid-friendly, according to historical society president Nancy Stahl. Source: Harvey County Now

8 Thursday, September 8

Market bracing for another three-quarter point hike from the Fed this month

info2022-09-08T07:15:15-05:00September 8th, 2022|

Traders are now seeing a near-certainty that the Federal Reserve enacts its third consecutive 0.75 percentage point interest rate increase when it meets later this month. The probability of a three-quarter point hike moved to 82% Wednesday morning, according to the CME Group's FedWatch tracker of fed funds futures bets. That follows a series of positive economic data and statements from Fed officials indicating that tight policy is likely to persist well into the future. In a pivotal speech Aug. 26, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell warned that warned that increases will proceed and higher rates likely will stay in place. "In [...]

8 Thursday, September 8

After tumultuous week of brawls and guns, Wichita schools announce new security measures

info2022-09-08T07:14:21-05:00September 8th, 2022|

Officials at Wichita Public Schools, the largest district in the state, announced new safety precautions following a tumultuous week that included multiple brawls and students being arrested for bringing a gun to school. Terri Moses, director of safety and environmental services, said Wednesday the school district will put automated screening devices — which she said are a step up from traditional metal detectors — at all of its high schools. There will be 45 to 50 devices at a cost of up to $1.5 million, she said. “This is a sign of our times,” Moses said, referring to guns in the [...]