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Caldwell is celebrating its 150th birthday on May 7-8, 2021

Caldwell, Kansas was born on the Chisholm Trail in 1871 due to her location on the border of what was then called Indian Territory. While only a dusty trail town for a decade, the Texas cowboys looked forward to reaching Caldwell for a little rest and replenishments. Nicknamed the “Border Queen” by these cowboys, this shantytown sprung up to cater to the herds and crew passing through with plenty of saloons, gambling halls, general supplies, and gunfire. After the trail slowed down to a crawl in 1875 due to barbed wire and range wars, the anticipation of a railroad began to rumble.
Source: Sumner NewsCow

Ranson Financial2021-03-25T07:07:21-05:00March 24, 2021|News|

Allen County gets transportation grant

Allen County has been awarded a transportation grant in excess of $70,000. Jessica Thompson, director of development for Thrive Allen County, confirmed the state’s award of the 5311 grant, and said it would “allow us to move forward and establish a public transportation system in Allen County.” The program will launch in July, and set the groundwork for a more “permanent” system moving forward. Thompson also said that surveys had been distributed regarding potential fares, and noted that so far residents would mostly prefer either donations or a $1 fee.
Source: The Iola Register

Ranson Financial2021-03-25T07:07:53-05:00March 24, 2021|News|

City hall may be the last chance for continuing mask mandate as county mandate expires

With Sedgwick County’s hands soon to be tied by a new state law, Wichita City Hall represents the last realistic chance to continue to require masks at area businesses to fight the spread of COVID-19, a county lawyer said Tuesday. The county’s authority to enact a mask mandate comes from the state via the Kansas Emergency Management Act, which the Legislature is rewriting to limit that authority. The city, however, is empowered by its “home rule” authority granted in the state Constitution, which the Legislature cannot override, said Assistant County Counselor Justin Waggoner. Mayor Brandon Whipple said Tuesday that he would support reinstating a citywide mask mandate like the one the City Council passed in July of last year, after the county opted to try voluntary compliance with COVID precautions and cases spiked.Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

Ranson Financial2021-03-24T08:37:03-05:00March 24, 2021|News|

Udall gets loan to fund new library

The City of Udall has received a $440,000 low-interest loan through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Rural Development to help with construction of a new city library, bringing a project that has been in development for years one step closer to being a reality. The USDA Community Facilities Loan, combined with a $494,000 Community Development Block Grant that has already been awarded, will help to pay for a 5,000-square-foot facility that will also provide meeting spaces, children’s reading programs, technology classes, a wellness facility and exam rooms, according to a press release from the office of Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall. The Udall Public Library currently shares space with the city’s historical museum. Once that space is vacated, it will revert back to the museum, the release states.
Source: The Arkansas City Traveler

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Ranson Financial2021-03-24T08:36:02-05:00March 24, 2021|News|

Treasury yields haven’t peaked yet as experts say 10-year rate could hit 2%

U.S. 10-year Treasury yield could inch higher, but that may not pose a risk to financial markets, according to Durrien Timmer of Fidelity Investments. “I think yields could push a little higher. So far, they’ve (got) up to about 1.75%. I have a simple bond model that suggests 2% should be the upper limit,” Timmer, who is the director of global macro at the firm, told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Asia” on Tuesday. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note jumped above 1.7% last Thursday, its highest level in more than a year. That came despite reassurance from the Federal Reserve that it had no plans to raise interest rates anytime soon, nor ease its bond-buying program.
Source: CNBC – Bonds

Ranson Financial2021-03-24T08:31:24-05:00March 24, 2021|News|

Municipal Bond Trends for March 23, 2021

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.

Ranson Financial2021-03-24T08:23:58-05:00March 24, 2021|News|

Reno County Commissioners Vote To Lift Mask Mandate

Reno County Commissioners voted 2 to 1 at a meeting Tuesday to opt-out of Governor Kelly’s statewide mask mandate.The new resolution will take effect on Wednesday, March 24th. Individual businesses and organizations may still require masks if they deem it necessary. County Commissioner Ron Hirst said “Respect one another. Respect another business.” He added that he hopes community members will be considerate. At the courthouse, masks will still be required in district court areas as well as at the main entrance. The Annex will encourage visitors to wear masks and increased sanitation efforts will continue at all county locations.
Source: Country 101.3 KFDI

Ranson Financial2021-03-24T08:19:25-05:00March 23, 2021|News|

Old golf course may become recreation hub

In recent years, a group of steely determined volunteers, equipped with various grants and an occasional assist from the city helped convert empty industrial land and an abandoned railroad right-of-way near Iola into one of the region’s signature trails complexes. The Lehigh Portland and Southwind Trails systems have since drawn hikers and bikers from near and far. Now, Thrive Allen County has set its sights on turning city-owned property at the old Cedarbrook Golf Course into another recreational mecca. Jon Castrella, left, and Jonathan Goering of Thrive Allen County speak with Iola City Council members Monday about their vision for a proposed recreation area on city-owned land encompassing a portion of the old Cedarbrook Golf Course.
Source: The Iola Register

Ranson Financial2021-03-24T08:20:34-05:00March 23, 2021|News|

3,000 small Kansas businesses received nearly $57 million from COVID Relief Fund

Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday that roughly 3,000 small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic received nearly $57 million in Small Business Working Capital (SBWC) grants. The grants were funded by the Coronavirus Relief Fund. Kansas businesses with less than 500 employees were eligible to apply for the SBWC grant funding. The funds could be used to pay working capital expenses such as payroll, insurance, rent, mortgage payments, utilities, inventory and more.
Source: KAKE – News

Ranson Financial2021-03-24T08:21:06-05:00March 23, 2021|News|

Kansas wind energy supporters defend local control, economic investments

Kansas wind energy representatives and advocates guaranteed a senate panel Tuesday a bill currently under consideration would end industry investment and development in the state if approved. Senate Bill 279 would establish state regulation of wind generation facilities, replacing county commission discretions on the establishment of these sites. State law would define turbine setbacks from business, homes and parks, among other areas, and set caps on sound and light emitted by turbines. Proponents of the bill have urged legislators to give them leverage to block these projects, but opponents backed a decision-making process and zoning laws they said have worked well for years.
Source: Kansas Reflector

Ranson Financial2021-03-24T08:22:08-05:00March 23, 2021|News|

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Caldwell is celebrating its 150th birthday on May 7-8, 2021

Allen County gets transportation grant

City hall may be the last chance for continuing mask mandate as county mandate expires

Udall gets loan to fund new library

Treasury yields haven’t peaked yet as experts say 10-year rate could hit 2%

Municipal Bond Trends for March 23, 2021

Reno County Commissioners Vote To Lift Mask Mandate

Old golf course may become recreation hub

3,000 small Kansas businesses received nearly $57 million from COVID Relief Fund

Kansas wind energy supporters defend local control, economic investments

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