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‘StoryWalk’ being installed along pedestrian trail in Arkansas City

Several community partners have joined forces to offer families an innovative, active, educational and COVID-safe opportunity. A new StoryWalk display has been installed by the City of Arkansas City at the Poplar Walking Trail in Arkansas City and runs along the first quarter mile of the trail. The new display is a joint effort between the Ark City Public Library, the City’s Public Services Department, USD 470 Early Literacy Initiative and RISE Cowley. Each entity has contributed time and funding to help make the storywalk available to community residents.
Source: The Arkansas City Traveler

Ranson Financial2021-01-21T07:02:19-06:00January 21, 2021|News|

Wichita’s Project Downtown celebrates ten years

In 2010, a master plan for Wichita’s downtown was given the green light. Project Downtown celebrates ten years of an ambitious fifteen year plan to revamp the Air Capitol’s inner core. Many locals, like Marcus Baysinger, feel the project has changed the vibe in downtown for the better. “You’re seeing job availability come along and so I think, and I think that mixed with kind of a new vibrant culture downtown with younger people, it’s, it’s starting to get better, which is really cool,” said Baysinger.
Source: KSN-TV

Ranson Financial2021-01-21T07:01:27-06:00January 21, 2021|News|

Municipal Bond Trends for January 20, 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 Financial2021-01-21T07:00:10-06:00January 21, 2021|News|

CARES money helps City of Sedgwick upgrade technology

As part of the funding from the CARES act, the City of Sedgwick will soon be using new technology to live-stream their city council meetings. If everything goes to plan, everything should be up and running by the next meeting on Feb. 1, according to City Administrator Joe Turner. … A year ago the city council meetings were not available online. The city began streaming them on Facebook using an Ipad to encourage people to watch from home, in a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the new equipment, those interested should be able to watch the meetings for years to come.
Source: Harvey County Now

Ranson Financial2021-01-21T06:59:15-06:00January 21, 2021|News|

Shelter’s new director enjoys finding good homes for pets

Growing up, Brittni Israel’s home in Westphalia seemed to be a dumping ground for unwanted dogs. A nonstop parade seemed to make their way to her. Maybe it was a coincidence. Or maybe desperate pet owners knew Israel and her family would find the dogs a good home. And they did. Israel’s love for animals has shaped her career. She recently was named director of the Allen County Animal Rescue Facility in LaHarpe.

Source: The Iola Register

Ranson Financial2021-01-20T22:12:15-06:00January 20, 2021|News|

Supply shortage: Sedgwick County to limit next round of vaccine to those over 90

The COVID-19 vaccine is in such short supply in the Wichita area that the county health department plans to initially limit its second phase of vaccinations to those aged 90 or older, Sedgwick County officials said Tuesday. Gov. Laura Kelly is expected to announce a move into the second phase of the state’s vaccination program later this week, expanding eligibility to anyone 65 or older. But it could be weeks or months before the youngest in that age group are vaccinated in the Wichita area.
Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

Ranson Financial2021-01-21T06:52:03-06:00January 20, 2021|News|

Derby pushes for more regular redistricting review

As Derby has continued to transition to a city of the first class following a proclamation last November, staff and the city council have continued to update charter ordinances to maintain operations as they were prior to that designation. Changes so far have not been substantive, but the ordinance brought before the council at its Jan. 12 meeting had at least one significant change proposed. Addressing the selection of mayor and city council election policies in Derby, the regularity of redistricting was brought into question with the new charter ordinance. From a legal standpoint, and with the city’s continued growth (leading it to become a city of the first class), City Attorney Jacque Butler recommended reviewing the boundaries of Derby’s four wards on a more regular basis instead of every 10 years.
Source: Derby Informer | News

Ranson Financial2021-01-21T06:52:53-06:00January 20, 2021|News|

Sedgwick County jail moving to e-mail only for inmates

In an effort to stop drugs from making it into the jail, the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office will no longer allow personal mail to be sent to inmates. The jail contracts with Securus Technologies for a lot of services, and they will handle this too. Starting immediately, mail to an inmate should be addressed as shown below. Letters and photos will be scanned and delivered to inmates electronically.
Source: Country 101.3 KFDI

Ranson Financial2021-01-21T06:53:54-06:00January 20, 2021|News|

Neosho County hears discussion on wind turbine warning lights, sound levels

Neosho County Commissioners heard from two property owners in the Neosho Ridge Wind project area and got an update on the electric generation project’s construction…. Property owner Stan Basler met with commissioners about a proposal that the 139 windmills, which have flashing aircraft warning lights, use a system where the lights would be activated by radar when aircraft are present. “Everybody here knows the wind farm’s here to stay,” Basler said, adding that he feels as if he is in an industrial park instead of living in the country. “Compromise is always out there,” Commission Chair Nic Galemore said.
Source: www.chanute.com

Ranson Financial2021-01-21T06:55:41-06:00January 20, 2021|News|

Former KS court clerk who stole voided payments sentenced in public funds misuse case

A former southwest Kansas county court clerk who kept more than $8,000 in voided traffic court payments for herself will serve a year of probation, pay $2,962 in restitution and a $2,500 fine, a judge ruled Tuesday. Sonia B. Johnson, 57, an ex-clerk for Seward County District Court, pleaded no contest to one count of misuse of public funds in August. Retired Ellis County Judge Edward Bouker handed down her sentence during a court hearing held via videoconference, U.S. Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s office announced in a news release Wednesday. Prosecutors say she returned most of the money she stole while working as a public employee but fell a few thousand dollars short, resulting in the restitution order.
Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

Ranson Financial2021-01-21T06:56:07-06:00January 20, 2021|News|

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‘StoryWalk’ being installed along pedestrian trail in Arkansas City

Wichita’s Project Downtown celebrates ten years

Municipal Bond Trends for January 20, 2021

CARES money helps City of Sedgwick upgrade technology

Shelter’s new director enjoys finding good homes for pets

Supply shortage: Sedgwick County to limit next round of vaccine to those over 90

Derby pushes for more regular redistricting review

Sedgwick County jail moving to e-mail only for inmates

Neosho County hears discussion on wind turbine warning lights, sound levels

Former KS court clerk who stole voided payments sentenced in public funds misuse case

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