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Governor Kelly Announces $57M to Secure Water Supply for Dodge City, Support the Ogallala Aquifer

Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $57 million is being invested in Dodge City to upgrade its existing water treatment process and infrastructure. The project advances the Kelly administration’s work to address the state’s water quality and quantity needs. “By exploring every avenue for investment into our water infrastructure, we are making progress to address Kansas’ water crisis,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “When we work together – pooling resources across federal, state, and local government – we can significantly impact the future of water for the region.” The project will strengthen the city’s process of discharging treated wastewater into the Arkansas River streambed. There, it will infiltrate into the Ogallala Aquifer and provide additional groundwater at the city’s existing well sites. Once complete, 4,147 acre-feet, or 1.3 billion gallons, of recycled water is expected to be available annually. “The WaterSMART award from the Bureau of Reclamation and the funding commitment from the Build Kansas Fund will further solidify Dodge City as a leader in water conservation management and will help protect the Ogallala Aquifer for generations,” said Nick Hernandez, City Manager for Dodge City.
Source: Governor of the State of Kansas

Ranson Financial2024-06-23T15:49:11-05:00June 23, 2024|News|

Saucers and aliens revive Geneseo

There is something strange going on in a small town smack dab in the middle of Kansas. The unusual activity hinges on a little-known collection that the town had kept secret for over forty years. On July 6, the third annual Kansas UFO Day celebrates flying saucers, aliens, and all things outer space at the Geneseo City Museum in Rice County. The legendary images of Gort and Klaatu from the 1951 movie “The Day the Earth Stood Still” are coming to the museum. Gort will be installed on the grounds at a full height of 8 feet, accompanied by “photo op” statue that museum-goers can stand behind, representing Klaatu. With a 40% contribution from an Attraction Development Grant from the Tourism Division of the Kansas Department of Commerce, the museum directors have moved forward to bring Gort & Klaatu to the UFO Capital of Kansas. The statues are being built by B & B Metal Arts in Hoisington.
Source: Great Bend Tribune

Ranson Financial2024-06-23T15:48:03-05:00June 23, 2024|News|

This area of Olathe has seen 200% spike in fire calls. A new firehouse is planned there.

Olathe plans to spend about $14.5 million on its future Firehouse No. 9 planned northwest of College Boulevard and Woodland Road. On Tuesday, city staff and contracted architects from Finkle + Williams gave a presentation to the Olathe City Council focused primarily on the design of the future firehouse. This particular property was donated to Olathe from the historic Hoff Family Farm along with land for a future city park, dubbed Pioneer Park. In an email to the Post, Olathe Fire Public Information Officer Capt. Mike Hall reiterated the location’s importance for the fire department, pointing out that northern-central Olathe has seen steady growth over a number of years. In the last decade, he said the volume of calls for service in this area has grown more than 200%. During the city council meeting, Olathe Fire Chief Jeff DeGraffenreid emphasized how important addressing that demand is. “I don’t know what the day will be, but this is going to make an impact in somebody’s life,” DeGraffenreid said. Plus, this firehouse has a good location for travel purposes as well, Hall said.
Source: Johnson County Post

Ranson Financial2024-06-23T15:46:17-05:00June 23, 2024|News|

Objections to wind farm expansion growing

Several residents of the southwest portion of the county are objecting to a proposed expansion of Sunflower Wind farm. Quentin Guhr, who lives east of Goessel, spoke to county commissioners Monday about his concerns. “Our current decommissioning regulations say enough of the turbine’s base is to be removed so 18 inches of soil can be placed over it and reseeded with native grass,” Guhr said. “As some of you may know, and any farmer will tell you, 18 inches is not enough soil over concrete to grow a crop.” Regulations say that any more than 18 inches is to be negotiated between the wind farm company and the landowner at or before the time of decommissioning. “We need more details as to what this security will look like,” Guhr said. Guhr said regulations needed to specify the extent of cleanup after a blade failure or fire.
Source: Marion County RECORD

Ranson Financial2024-06-23T15:41:25-05:00June 23, 2024|News|

Prairie Village has fined Republic Services $28K for recent rash of missed trash pickups

After fining Republic Services $28,000 over the past six months for missed trash pickups, Prairie Village city leaders are asking its solid waste provider for better communication. Mayor Eric Mikkelson and the Prairie Village City Council on Monday asked Phoenix-based Republic Services to proactively communicate with the city about missed pickups. City leaders also asked Republic representatives to prioritize picking up trash at missed routes for the following day. This comes after several issues with Republic missing trash pickups in the past two years in Prairie Village and neighboring Johnson County cities. In Prairie Village, Republic is the primary solid waste hauler citywide. The city is more than halfway through a 10-year deal with Republic, with the contract ending in 2027.
Source: Johnson County Post

Ranson Financial2024-06-23T15:38:00-05:00June 23, 2024|News|

City of Wichita to hold further discussion on possible reparation panel

A local activist is pleading with the Wichita City Council to look into the issue of reparations for the African-American community in the city. Kansas Justice Advocate President Mary Dean is pointing at other cities across the country that have put together panels of experts to address how the African-American community can be compensated for historic racial discrimination and displacement. “East Coast, West Coast, everybody was doing it, and I’m like, ‘Wow, I think Wichita should join in and, you know, try to figure out how to repair the harm that had been done to Black people, over decades and centuries, and even up to now.'” She’s asked the city council to help form a panel on how to pay reparations. Council member Brandon Johnson said that he likes the idea, and that many may not understand what reparations are. “When they see some of us who’ve made it but don’t understand generationally, how we all haven’t made it and how there are still some historical blockades to our success. That conversation needs to continue. People need to understand that this is important work.” Johnson said that reparations don’t always mean direct payment of money, instead saying there could be a possibility of providing more opportunities for things like housing for African-Americans in Wichita. He adds a draft proposal will be discussed at a Diversity, Inclusion & Civil Rights Advisory Board meeting scheduled for July 16th.
Source: KAKE – News

Ranson Financial2024-06-23T15:36:28-05:00June 23, 2024|News|

Rural Fire Department Receives $10,000 donation.

Rangeland Cooperatives Inc., along with its Board of Directors are proud to announce, once again, that Rangeland has made a $10,000.00 donation to Phillips County Rural Fire District #1. This donation was matched with a grant of $10,000.00 from CoBank. The $20,000.00 will help District #1 buy a new 2024 brush truck, this is a joint effort with the City of Phillipsburg. This is the 4th consecutive year that Rangeland Coop and CoBank have joined together in a grant program that has benefited the Phillips County Rural Fire Departments a total of $60,000.00. We wish to thank our volunteer fire fighters for everything that they do to keep our community safe. We are all growing together for our future.
Source: Phillipsburg, KS news

Ranson Financial2024-06-23T15:32:47-05:00June 23, 2024|News|

Wichita ranks No. 1 for home price increases, study says. See what the data shows

Wichita home sale prices increased the most out of the largest U.S. metro areas, according to a SmartAsset ranking. The company ranked the largest 100 metro areas by one-year price increases from Zillow’s home sale price data. Wichita ranked first, right above Toledo, Ohio. Wichita saw a 21.2% price change in the last year, according to the banking company. Wichita’s current average sale price in April was $259,264, while in April of last year it was $213,955. SmartAsset reports that home sale prices in Wichita have increased more than 69% since 2019, when the average price was $153,347, according to Zillow data. According to another source, the median sale price in south-central Kansas actually went down this year compared to last. The Realtors of South Central Kansas reported the median sale price as $218,000 this May, compared to $220,000 last year. Meanwhile, the median active listing price sat at $310,000 last year and was a reported $313,000 this May. There were 1,077 new listings this May and 872 contracts written, compared to 988 new listings last May with 901 contracts written. The Realtors of South Central Kansas MLS includes data from Sedgwick, Butler, Harvey, Cowley and Sumner counties.
Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

Ranson Financial2024-06-23T15:31:03-05:00June 23, 2024|News|

Arkansas City hosts ribbon cutting for park renovations

Arkansas City hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday at Lovie Watson Park. The ribbon cutting was hosted by the Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce and marked the culmination of extensive efforts by Arkansas City’s Parks Department to renovate the park. The renovations were made possible through a grant that was secured in Nov. 2023 from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Health Pathways program. The grant funding helped install new equipment and establish a tobacco-free policy within the facility. The Pathways initiative, known as Pathways to a Healthy Kansas, is the largest community grant initiative funded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. It combines community-wide, evidence-based solutions and practices to help Kansas communities improve active living, healthy eating, and tobacco prevention. The initiative provides community coalitions the tools and resources to engage their communities and remove barriers to healthy living.
Source: KSN-TV

Ranson Financial2024-06-23T15:29:06-05:00June 23, 2024|News|

Wichita Fire Department hosts kids summer camp

Wichita firefighters took the time to teach kids about being first responders, letting them spend a day in their boots. On Friday, the Wichita Fire Department hosted a summer camp, giving kids a personal perspective on the life of a firefighter. They learned how to pull a hose, spray water, and force their way into a building. “We want to get out in the community and do fun things, great things with the kids. We want to share what we do with them. We want to have fun with them and let them know if they ever need us that we are going to be there for them,” said WFD Captain Larry Inlow. The fire department wants to make the summer camp an annual event.
Source: KSN-TV

Ranson Financial2024-06-23T15:27:22-05:00June 23, 2024|News|

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Governor Kelly Announces $57M to Secure Water Supply for Dodge City, Support the Ogallala Aquifer

Saucers and aliens revive Geneseo

This area of Olathe has seen 200% spike in fire calls. A new firehouse is planned there.

Objections to wind farm expansion growing

Prairie Village has fined Republic Services $28K for recent rash of missed trash pickups

City of Wichita to hold further discussion on possible reparation panel

Rural Fire Department Receives $10,000 donation.

Wichita ranks No. 1 for home price increases, study says. See what the data shows

Arkansas City hosts ribbon cutting for park renovations

Wichita Fire Department hosts kids summer camp

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