Who can buy government bonds via bids and underwriting
Investment firms, banks, and institutional investors bid on local government bonds by offering interest rates. the lowest rate wins and the winning underwriter sells to its customers. Typically, purchases come from mutual funds, insurance companies, investment banks, or wealthy individuals through accounts or funds. Individuals may buy via the underwriting firm or mutual funds. refinancings may use negotiated sales with local supply conditions.
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David Arteberry
George K. Baum & Co
Lawrence
Arteberry
On the Record Law Enforcement Report
There were no incidents to report Thursday according to the weekly law enforcement update.
Hospital births record new arrivals this Thursday
Ed and Jill Guilfoyle of Oskaloosa welcomed a girl, Jennifer and David Flinders of Lawrence welcomed a girl, Ricky and Tasha Flaherty of Eudora welcomed a boy, and Mikhail and Katrina Morriss of Lawrence welcomed a boy, all reported this Thursday.
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Jill Guilfoyle
Oskaloosa
Jennifer
David Flinders
Lawrence
Ricky
Tasha Flaherty
Eudora
Mikhail and
Katrina Morriss
Macklemore to Perform in Kansas City Power and Light
The Kansas City Connection corrects the A&E listing. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis will perform at 9 p.m. Monday in the Power and Light District Kansas City Missouri.
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Macklemore
Power and Light District
Kansas City
Kansas City Connection
A&e
Ryan Lewis
Favorite fair events prompt on Massachusetts Street
Readers are asked to share their favorite county fair event on Massachusetts Street. The prompt directs to see story on page 1A at LJWorld.com for responses and commentary.
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Ljworld.com
Massachusetts Street
Kansas weighs test options amid Smarter Balanced costs
DeBacker argues current tests fail to show student knowledge and abilities and supports interactive constructive responses, despite higher costs. Kansas may join Smarter Balanced but may avoid estimated expenses by leveraging KU’s Kansas Interactive Testing Engine, CETE, to run online tests at potentially lower rates.
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DeBacker
State Board of Education
Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium
SBAC
Kansas
KITE
Marianne Perie
KU Center
CETE
Smarter Balanced
ACT Inc
EU Center
Lawrence Day at Topeka Zoo offers half price admission
The Topeka Zoo hosts Lawrence Day offering half price admission for Lawrence residents with proof of residency. Activities include alligator shows animal chats and tours. The 105th Lawrence resident wins a behind the scenes tour of the African Lion Exhibit. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. final admission 4 30 p.m. Residents must show government photo ID with Lawrence address or matching utility bill or Lawrence school ID. Other Gage Park attractions also offer half price. Lawrence Journal World invites nominations for 2013 Only in Lawrence honorees with submission details due July 28.
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Topeka Zoological Park
Lawrence
Zoo
Gage Park
Kaiser Journalism Scholarship Fund Supports Kansas Students
The John P Kaiser Journalism Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to Kansas residents majoring in journalism with Ottawa applicants prioritized. Since 2005 nine Kaiser Scholars have been named at KU, with capacity to fund more than twice as many now. Each four year award can cover full college costs, aiding recruitment and opportunity. John Kaiser faced student hardship, balancing work to earn his degree, embodying the program’s values.
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John P. Kaiser
State of
Kansas
Ottawa
Kaiser
Kaisers
Brill
John Kaiser
John
Ritz inspires urban garden program with student chefs
Ritz through Green Bronx Machine feeds a New York City effort guiding students to grow produce on roofs walls or medians. Disciples have harvested over 30000 pounds of produce while learning healthy eating and entrepreneurship. Kids like Claire Wilson and others praise hands on gardening and savings from not buying produce. Ritz shares his 110 pound weight loss and urges all to be green and healthy, as students plan to jar brand and sell salsa and other products.
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Ritz
Claire Wilson
Green Bronx Machine
New York City
Meyer
Richardson
Cade Crady
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