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Manufacturer GemTech will move HQ from Olathe to Spring Hill, grow workforce by 50%

An Olathe-based manufacturer will move to a new headquarters in Spring Hill and aims to increase its workforce by almost 50% in the larger space. GemTech LLC’s predecessor company started about 50 years ago and has operated out of a 25,000-square-foot facility at 15665 S. Keeler St. ever since. But the plastic injection molding company has outgrown the space. Construction started in late April on its new 41,250-square-foot manufacturing facility at 185th Terrace and Webster Street. GemTech provides custom molding, design and development expertise for plastic injection molding and mold-making. The company serves the aerospace/aviation, pharmaceutical/medical, transportation, electronics and consumer product industries. GemTech’s website calls the company “the single source for mold and manufacturing service for every application and industry.”
Source: Kansas City Business Journal

Ranson Financial2022-05-18T07:00:20-05:00May 18, 2022|News|

Fort Scott School District selects new superintendent

USD 234 chose Destry Brown today as the new superintendent for the Fort Scott School District. School officials indicate Mr. Brown will begin his leadership of USD 234 on July 1st, 2022. Brown is currently serving as the superintendent of schools in Clinton, Mo., but the Fort Scott native says he’s excited to come back to Kansas. “I am so excited to be the new superintendent in my hometown! I look forward to serving the students, teachers, the Board and the rest of the Tiger community,” said Brown. “The Fort Scott school system has a rich history and tradition of excellence. The district has amazing staff and students as well as a super supportive community. All of those things working together will make being the superintendent in Fort Scott a joy and a pleasure.
Source: KOAMKOAM

Ranson Financial2022-05-18T00:20:41-05:00May 18, 2022|News|

City of Wichita files lawsuit against Genesis Health Clubs

A lawsuit has been filed by the City of Wichita against Genesis Health Clubs for failure to pay back the City for bonds that were issued for improvements to the Wichita Ice Center. The lawsuit alleges that the City of Wichita financed $760,466 to Genesis Health Clubs to add a fitness center to the second floor of the Wichita Ice Center. Since then, Genesis only made the first payment of $14,127.65 back to the City in June 2017 and has paid nothing since. The City of Wichita is attempting to recover over $424,000 for breach of contract.
Source: KSN-TV

Ranson Financial2022-05-18T00:12:44-05:00May 18, 2022|News|

Many counties in Kansas fight the rise of fentanyl in their communities

It’s not just Sedgwick County seeing a rise in fentanyl. Many counties in Kansas are fighting the rise of the drug in their communities. The sheriff of Barton County said he is concerned about how much fentanyl is getting into the community. He said they keep finding it in many of the drugs they seize. “Now we’re finding methamphetamine that’s laced with fentanyl, and we’re seeing straight up fentanyl show up in our county,” said the Sheriff of Barton County, Brian Bellendir. A growing concern Bellendir said will continue to get worse. “One of the problems with overdosing is people you know they may overdose and not die, but we never hear about it,” said Bellendir.
Source: KSN-TV

Ranson Financial2022-05-18T00:10:53-05:00May 18, 2022|News|

In God We Trust logo allowed back on Haven city vehicles

In a reversal, the Haven city council voted Monday night to allow the logo, “In God We Trust,” on city vehicles. The Haven city council meeting was a packed house as attendees showed up to protest the removal of the logo. “They told the officer he needed to remove that from his vehicle,” said Haven resident James Schlickau. “I don’t believe the process was done correctly.” Many residents echoed that sentiment, saying the idea of removing the logo was brought up at the end of the last city council meeting. They say that did not allow for public feedback. The feedback was loud and clear Monday night.
Source: KSN-TV

Ranson Financial2022-05-18T07:04:23-05:00May 18, 2022|News|

Water quality starting to improve for Carbondale

If you’re living in Carbondale, you’ve probably noticed that the water quality from your tap has been lackluster in past weeks. The people of Carbondale have had brown and yellow water coming out of their taps for the past month now which has left residue on bathtubs and dishes. It has left community members worried about what’s in their water. According to the city mayor, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has been working with the city of Carbondale for the last couple of weeks to fix the discoloration issue. In order to resolve the problem, the city began to bleed the lines throughout the distribution system, believing a reoccurring problem of dirt accumulating inside the pipes to be the issue.
Source: KSNT 27 News

Ranson Financial2022-05-18T00:08:05-05:00May 18, 2022|News|

Wichita City Council rejects police impound price hikes, strikes down towing contract

The Wichita City Council rejected contracts with nine towing companies that impound vehicles for the Wichita Police Department, with one member saying the move hurts small businesses and another accusing the firms of price gouging at the expense of some of city’s most vulnerable residents. The move represents a failed, last-minute renegotiation of a contract that’s set to expire June 1. The City Council delayed the contract earlier this month in hopes the companies would alter their proposal. That did not happen.
Source: Wichita Eagle

Ranson Financial2022-05-18T07:05:39-05:00May 18, 2022|News|

Lawrence City Commission to discuss costs — estimated at more than $100M — to expand city past K-10

As the City of Lawrence contemplates jumping its long-held border along Kansas Highway 10, city leaders are due to get an update on what infrastructure and services — streets, sewers, emergency response — will be needed and how much it will cost. As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will receive a presentation on a study of the infrastructure needs and costs for an area generally west of K-10. Taken together, the anticipated costs total more than $100 million. There has been interest in developing that area, and the city has been updating its previously created plans for the area.
Source: LJWorld

Ranson Financial2022-05-17T07:43:10-05:00May 17, 2022|News|

Great Bend OKs police/fire retirement plan

Following the recommendation of a mayoral committee, the Great Bend City Council Monday night approved the city’s long-awaited profit-sharing plan for uniformed first responders. A special sales tax approved by voters last November funds the plan that came in response to complaints from emergency personnel about their retirement options.
Source: Great Bend Tribune

Ranson Financial2022-05-17T07:33:53-05:00May 17, 2022|News|

After 30 years with sheriff’s office, retired lieutenant reflects on law enforcement, diversity and recruiting young people to the profession

As Lt. Clark Rials enjoys his retirement, he has no regrets about staying close to home. “I had an offer from the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department, and back then I wanted to be a patrol officer,” says Rials, a recently retired Douglas County sheriff’s deputy, as he thinks back to the start of his career. “I wanted to get out and be a deputy, carry the gun, drive the fast cars and all that good stuff.” It has been 25 years since Rials turned down that offer. He is now celebrating — and relaxing — after 30 years working with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Source: LJWorld

Ranson Financial2022-05-17T07:23:51-05:00May 17, 2022|News|

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Manufacturer GemTech will move HQ from Olathe to Spring Hill, grow workforce by 50%

Fort Scott School District selects new superintendent

City of Wichita files lawsuit against Genesis Health Clubs

Many counties in Kansas fight the rise of fentanyl in their communities

In God We Trust logo allowed back on Haven city vehicles

Water quality starting to improve for Carbondale

Wichita City Council rejects police impound price hikes, strikes down towing contract

Lawrence City Commission to discuss costs — estimated at more than $100M — to expand city past K-10

Great Bend OKs police/fire retirement plan

After 30 years with sheriff’s office, retired lieutenant reflects on law enforcement, diversity and recruiting young people to the profession

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