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Hoisington Labor Day Parade canceled

Monday afternoon, the Hoisington Chamber of Commerce Labor Day committee announced big changes to the 2020 weekend long celebration. In addition to canceling the 124th Annual Labor Day Parade, several other activities were canceled in an effort to curb the rise of positive cases of COVID-19. Among them, the following events have been canceled: Community BBQ & Beer Garden, Carnival, KIDSTOP activities at the Activity Center, Downtown Street Market, Demolition Derby and Street Dance.
(Read more: Great Bend Tribune)

Ranson Financial2020-07-22T07:50:36-05:00July 21, 2020|News|

JoCo will hold off on cutting back bus routes for now due to coronavirus uncertainty

A plan to cut some Johnson County bus routes and change operating times of others has been put on hold for now because of the coronavirus outbreak. Talks about expanding the microtransit service, however, will continue. The county commission had been considering the elimination of two routes …. Ridership had dropped on the routes to be eliminated, but after the coronavirus reached the United States, it dropped on all public transit. County documents showed ridership down 70 percent on fixed routes and 29 percent on microtransit.
(Read more: Prairie Village Post)

Ranson Financial2020-07-22T07:52:59-05:00July 21, 2020|News|

Neodesha Fire/EMS Department awarded grant for new equipment

The Neodesha Fire/EMS Department will be using some new equipment. The department recently got their hands on a new X-series defibrillator/heart monitor. The unit cost $35,000, and half the cost was covered by a Kansas Revolving and Assistance Fund (KRAF) grant. Around two percent of money paid on a speeding ticket or fine goes into this grant fund. The department applied for the grant through their local region, and it was awarded to them by the Kansas Board of EMS. Lieutenant Paramedic Landon Woodward says the equipment was badly needed.
(Read more: KSNF/KODE)

Ranson Financial2020-07-22T07:53:25-05:00July 21, 2020|News|

Shawnee County taxpayers take over ownership of Great Overland Station

Shawnee County is paying $1 to take over ownership of the iconic Great Overland Station in North Topeka. At their meeting this morning, commissioners voted accept a transfer of ownership of the Great Overland Station from Railroad Heritage, Inc. The building is valued at more than $5 million and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Union Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot. Built in 1927 as the Union Pacific Railroad Station, Great Overland Station now serves as a museum, as well as a special event and meeting venue. “RHI felt that with the planned riverfront park, it was natural for Great Overland Station to be operated by Shawnee County Parks + Recreation,” said Bill Riphahn, county commissioner. “We would like to continue and enhance our business relationships with the NOTO Arts District on Kansas Ave.”
(Read more: KSNT News)

Ranson Financial2020-07-22T07:53:46-05:00July 21, 2020|News|

Chicago adds Kansas to emergency travel order

Kansas has been added to Chicago’s mandatory travel quarantine order. According to the city’s website, travelers from Kansas will have to quarantine for two weeks upon traveling to Chicago. It will take effect on Friday. During a press conference Tuesday Dr. Allison Award said that Wisconsin could be added to the list as soon as next week.’ There are 17 other states covered by the order…
(Read more: KAKE – News)

Ranson Financial2020-07-22T07:49:07-05:00July 21, 2020|News|

49th Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield is postponed until September 2021

Officials from the Walnut Valley Association have announced that the 49th Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield will be postponed until September 2021, according to a news release Thursday afternoon. WVA has been closely monitoring CDC and WHO recommendations related to mass gatherings and took this decision after communicating with local public health and city officials. For those who have purchased tickets for the 49th Walnut Valley Festival, these tickets will be valid for entry in 2021 and patrons can expect a direct mailing with details. …Plans call for a series of virtual concerts and events to take place in September 2020…
(Read more: Sumner NewsCow)

Ranson Financial2020-07-22T07:54:24-05:00July 21, 2020|News|

Sedgwick County health officer to issue order closing bars, limiting gatherings to 15 people

Sedgwick County’s top health official says he will issue an order to shut down bars and clubs to help control the spread of COVID-19. Dr. Garold Minns, county health officer, said during Tuesday’s county commission meeting that the order would also close eating establishments that serve alcohol at 10 p.m. each day, cancel all fairs, parades and festivals, and limit gatherings to 15 people. Businesses would also need to enforce social distancing of customers. He first spoke of these measures as recommendations, but when council member Lacey Cruse asked him whether he’d be issuing the order, Dr. Minns said, “Yes, I am.” The order would be in effect until September 9. The commission can make changes to the order or vote against it. Dr. Minns said the order would not affect schools, licensed day cares or religious institutions.
(Read more: KAKE – News)

Ranson Financial2020-07-22T08:00:19-05:00July 21, 2020|News|

CarMax will hire 150 more employees in Olathe, doubling 1-year-old office’s staffing

CarMax Inc. is ready to accelerate through and past its desired employee count at its Customer Experience Center in Olathe. One year ago, the Virginia-based auto retailer (NYSE: KMX) opened the company’s second stand-alone contact center in a 39,000-square-foot space at 17300 W. 119th St. At the time, it said the facility would create approximately 300 jobs. Now, as part of a drive to fill more than 750 open positions nationwide, the Olathe site is expected to grow quickly from 230 to 380 employees.
(Read more: Kansas City Business Journal)

Ranson Financial2020-07-22T07:49:54-05:00July 21, 2020|News|

Roeland Park enters agreement with JoCo for work release program

The Roeland Park City Council earlier this month unanimously approved an agreement into enter a work release program with Johnson County. People incarcerated in relation to municipal offenses can now participate in the work release program, which reduces city expenses, according to city documents. Police Chief John Morris said the city has very few people who are in jail for long periods of time — typically maxed out at two days — so someone in the work release program would be a more serious offender.
(Read more: Prairie Village Post)

Ranson Financial2020-07-21T08:55:02-05:00July 21, 2020|News|

Gov. Kelly signs order mandating masks in schools

Gov. Laura Kelly has signed an executive order that mandates the use of masks in schools, daily temperature checks and hand sanitizer in each classroom. That order mandates that all students, faculty and staff and vendors entering a school building wear a face covering. Exceptions to wearing a mask include when consuming food, during activities where it isn’t safe to wear a face covering and persons with medical or mental health conditions and those with a disability.
(Read more: State Government – The Topeka Capital-Journal)

Ranson Financial2020-07-21T08:54:37-05:00July 21, 2020|News|

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Hoisington Labor Day Parade canceled

JoCo will hold off on cutting back bus routes for now due to coronavirus uncertainty

Neodesha Fire/EMS Department awarded grant for new equipment

Shawnee County taxpayers take over ownership of Great Overland Station

Chicago adds Kansas to emergency travel order

49th Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield is postponed until September 2021

Sedgwick County health officer to issue order closing bars, limiting gatherings to 15 people

CarMax will hire 150 more employees in Olathe, doubling 1-year-old office’s staffing

Roeland Park enters agreement with JoCo for work release program

Gov. Kelly signs order mandating masks in schools

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