Roots Festival returns to Paola this weekend

26 Friday, August 26

Roots Festival returns to Paola this weekend

info2022-08-26T07:16:44-05:00August 26th, 2022|

After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Roots Festival is set to return to Paola this weekend. The two-day festival will once again fill Paola’s Park Square with music, games, crafts, and barbecue beginning Friday, Aug. 26, and continuing throughout Saturday, Aug. 27. It will be the festival’s 33rd year. One of the highlights of the festival will be the East Central Kansas State Barbecue Championship. About 65 barbecue teams will once again compete at the festival during the championship, which Jon Smail will oversee. It is the 23rd year the festival has hosted the championship. Source: Local News [...]

26 Friday, August 26

A chalk walk: Contest means sidewalks, paved spots in JoCo get a bit more colorful

info2022-08-26T07:15:22-05:00August 26th, 2022|

Overland Park is getting a little more colorful — courtesy of an art supply beloved by children and creative adults. The Chalk the Walk program has encouraged residents of all ages to create their masterpieces on sidewalks, driveways and even paved park surfaces. Those who participate can submit a photo of their creation at opkansas.org/events/chalk-the-walk to enter the associated contest. But if you haven’t done it already, hurry. Submissions close Aug. 28. Source: Joco 913 News

26 Friday, August 26

Municipal Bond Trends for August 25, 2022

info2022-08-26T07:14:35-05:00August 26th, 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.

26 Friday, August 26

This morning’s Powell speech may reveal interest rate plans

info2022-08-26T07:13:57-05:00August 26th, 2022|

U.S. Treasury yields were higher on Friday as investors awaited a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell who is expected to give an indication of the central bank's hawkishness.... Markets will be watching Powell's speech at 9 a.m. CT for clues on inflation, the U.S. growth outlook, front-loading and the potential for monetary easing in 2023, analysts at ING said in a note. ... Powell is likely to say that the central bank will not back away from using interest rate hikes to snuff out inflation. Fed watchers also say Powell may indicate that after the Fed finishes raising rates, [...]

26 Friday, August 26

Independence introduces online budget resource accessible to citizens

info2022-08-26T07:23:15-05:00August 26th, 2022|

City introduces online budget resource accessible to citizens the City of Independence is working through its annual budget process and is offering a new tool to aid citizens in budget understanding. In furtherance of its goal to continually improve operational transparency and communications with residents, the City is introducing a new online platform with complete information on the 2023 Municipal Budget. The site provides insight into budget processes, explanations of line-item allocations and how the budget is divided among City departments, as well as tax calculations for residents. Source: Independence, KS - News

26 Friday, August 26

Pittsburg business receives Economic Development Grant

info2022-08-26T07:23:42-05:00August 26th, 2022|

A Pittsburg business is hoping to breathe new life into an old building. Owners of the White Elephant Emporium have started renovating their new home at 804 North Broadway. The project is expected to cost more than $100,000 with the city covering roughly 10%. At Tuesday's City Council meeting, the home decor business received a non-repayable loan made possible by Pittsburg's Economic Development sales tax. "It kind of takes a village to get some of these projects done and to purchase a building like this, for us it's definitely taken the help of Pittsburg, Kansas," said Stephanie Watts, White Elephant Emporium [...]

26 Friday, August 26

Local museum re-enacts Newton Massacre

info2022-08-26T07:24:36-05:00August 26th, 2022|

Audie Heller portrayed Hugh Anderson in the Hide Park shootout re-enactment on Saturday night, strolling into a “saloon” and blasting away at one man at point blank range. As he shot during the two performances, which took place on about the same spot the actual shooting did 150 years ago, a loud bang rang out from the gun, as did a flash of orange and yellow glow. The gun was real but only had black powder to light it up. Heller is an experienced re-enactor, so he knew how to use it. Another actor, Tristin England, portrayed another shooter, Riley, who [...]

25 Thursday, August 25

Scott City takes steps to adopt tree ordinance

info2022-08-25T20:18:16-05:00August 25th, 2022|

City Administrator Brad Pendergast said the city has an ordinance to deal with diseased trees, but not trees that are dead or are a risk to surrounding property. At the risk of “opening a can of worms” with respect to tree removal, Mayor Green and the council advised Pendergast to prepare an ordinance that gives the city the ability to remove trees. Pendergast said the ordinance will be written so that trees can be removed if a qualified individual determines they are a risk to public safety or property. Source: Scott County Record

25 Thursday, August 25

Johnson County leaders debate truck traffic enforcement on rural roads

info2022-08-25T18:55:13-05:00August 25th, 2022|

As Johnson County leaders continue to debate how to best manage truck traffic on rural roads, people that live in the unincorporated part of the county say the traffic is putting their safety at risk. During the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting Thursday, Public Works Director Brian Pietig provided an update on plans for 199th Street. Pietig said the county will begin making some improvements on 199th Street between Clare Road and U.S. 169 Highway next spring, but larger upgrades will likely be needed as the area becomes more developed. Source: fox4kc.com | FOX 4 - WDAF

25 Thursday, August 25

Barton County backs water district improvements

info2022-08-26T07:26:48-05:00August 25th, 2022|

A half century ago, Barton County Rural Water District 1 was formed to serve a small territory just north of Hoisington. Now, it wants to join forces with the sprawling Russell County Rural Water District 3 in a multi-million plan allowing Hoisington to sell water to Bunker Hill, replace aging infrastructure and eventually allowing the districts to merge. Source: Great Bend Tribune