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City manager of Garden City to retire after 18 years in role
The City of Garden City announced Tuesday that City Manager Matt Allen will retire in the first quarter of 2027. Allen began his career in public service with the City of Salina in 1996. In 1997, he became assistant to the city manager in Joplin…
Hoisington voters to consider half-cent sales tax for water, sewer updates
Hoisington voters will have a sales tax to consider come election day. The 0.5% proposed tax, an extra half-penny per dollar spent, has no sunset date, meaning there is no plan for the sales tax to end. Hoisington already assesses a 0.75% sales tax, so…
Douglas County commission approves pilot for extended-stay housing at Lawrence Community Shelter
Douglas County commissioners approved a pilot project that will turn tiny homes at the community shelter into extended-stay housing. The pilot will use three of the 12 shipping container shelters currently at the Lawrence Community Shelter as part of the Monarch Village. Those Monarch CARES…
Miami County commissioner shares lessons on county administrator role with Riley County
A county administrator can help commissioners research issues, manage county departments and find solutions while leaving elected officials in charge of their own offices, according to a Miami County commissioner who spoke to the Riley County Commission Thursday. Riley County is amid its search for…
A rural Kansas town considers data center as a big swing to revitalize its economy
Kids take their chances squeezing through the stationary rail cars that regularly cut this small town in two. Sometimes they brave the high, narrow road bridge leading over the tracks. That gives Bret Glendening, the Osawatomie city manager, worries about how he’ll make things safer.…
Council continues discussion on future of brick streets
The Hutchinson City Council directed Public Works Director Cecil Weible to continue investigating the city’s options for dealing with brick streets when they need replacement during its meeting on Tuesday evening. Weible said the city has 19 blocks of brick streets 60 feet wide and…
Data center déjà vu: Another Kansas city argues ban can’t be brought by petition
Another local government in Kansas is declining to put an ordinance banning data centers and battery energy storage systems on the ballot. On Monday, the Rose Hill City Council determined that the petition calling for the ordinance goes beyond what’s allowed under state law. The…
City of Topeka launches new texting service for locals
City officials are introducing a new text notification service designed to help Topeka residents stay informed about community events and local government initiatives. City officials announced in an Oct. 1 press release that a new texting service, TextMyGov, is now available for locals to sign…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 6, 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…
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