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Municipal Bond Trends for May 11, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer’s credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your…
The Federal Reserve is quickly running out of reasons to cut interest rates
If the Federal Reserve still has any reasons to cut interest rates in the near future, they’re getting harder and harder to find. Friday’s jobs report for April provided the latest evidence that the central bank’s larger concern isn’t a flagging labor market but rather…
Manhattan Public Library offers new lactation space
The Manhattan Public Library made history this week by debuting the first-ever lactation pod installed in a Kansas public library. Mayor Susan Adamchak said it’s great that Manhattan offers this kind of health service. “One of the participants in the ceremony yesterday said that she…
Lt. Governor David Toland Talks About Economic Development, Iola Theatre, and Future Plans
Despite economic headwinds nationally. Kansas Lt. Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland says Kansas is more than holding it’s own. Toland told Iola Radio News Friday since he and Governor Laura Kelly took office nearly 7 ½ years ago, there has been over $33…
Lt. Governor Toland says Emporia is positioned for economic development opportunities despite recent setbacks
As Emporia and Lyon County continue to manage manufacturing losses and uncertainty surrounding local economic development leadership, Kansas Lt. Gov. and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said Monday that Emporia is uniquely positioned to attract new industry. “There’s a lot of expansions happening at the…
4 giant screens, human foosball, food trucks — Lenexa unveils World Cup watch party plans
The City of Lenexa unveiled its long-in-the-works plans for three World Cup watch parties that will be held at Lenexa City Center. On Tuesday at the Lenexa City Council meeting, Assistant City Manager Mike Nolan detailed three watch parties that will take place in Lenexa…
Bill Introduced to Extend Rural Hospital Support Program
Sen. Jerry Moran recently joined other lawmakers in introducing legislation to extend the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration program for another five years. The proposed Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthorization Act would continue support for rural hospitals by allowing them to test alternative Medicare payment models…
Neodesha thrives 150 years later with economic diversification and promise scholarship
More than 150 years after its founding, Neodesha has transformed from an oil-dependent town into a thriving community that offers new opportunities for families through economic diversification and educational support. Read more: www.koamnewsnow.com
Fort Scott faces housing shortage, developers address city needs
Fort Scott Area Home Developers met on Thursday to discuss the city’s needs and plans. The city says a 2025 study proved Fort Scott faces a housing shortage. The city expects several hundred more jobs to come to Fort Scott over the next year, making…
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