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Dodge City residents to vote on various tax initiatives

On November 8, 2022, Dodge City voters will have the opportunity to consider a one-half percent, or 0.50% retail sales tax increase on the ballot. … This special dedicated sales tax can only be used to provide City of Dodge City property tax relief (4 mills in 2024), costs of street improvements and associated utilities. Associated utilities refer to water and sewer lines, most of which are 50 to 100+ years old and located within the streets to be reconstructed and repaired. If approved, the Sales Tax will generate approximately $3.5 million dollars a year to be used to reduce property tax and for street improvements.
Source: Western Kansas News

Ranson Financial2022-09-27T07:33:28-05:00September 26, 2022|News|

Teachers cite salaries, work-life balance among top reasons for leaving Lawrence Public Schools

The Lawrence school board on Monday heard a report including specific reasons why teachers are leaving the district, like low salaries and overflowing class sizes, as well as an update on the district’s efforts to better recruit and retain employees. Members of the district’s Human Resources team, including Executive Director Kristen Ryan, Director of Human Resources and Safety Ron May, Director Sarah Hamlin, and Facilitator of Recruitment and Retention Kaitlin Shulman, presented to the board their findings from last school year’s survey on exiting certified staff. As of May 2021, approximately 150 teachers were exiting the district for a variety of reasons. The HR team conducted an exit survey to ask teachers their reasons for leaving. 86 out of the approximately 150 teachers participated.
Source: The Lawrence Times

Ranson Financial2022-09-26T23:05:28-05:00September 26, 2022|News|

2-Year Yields Indicate Fed Funds Rate Could Rise Another 2%

One major theme of 2022 is the Federal Reserve raising to squash. Case in point, the Fed raised rates another 75 basis points on Wednesday. Will this be enough? What’s to come of interest rates? That question brings us to today’s chart, where we compare Fed Funds to the (a good short-term gauge of interest rates). As you can see, the 2-year yield and Fed Funds have been pretty correlated over the past 30 years. Typically, the 2-year yield leads Fed Funds on the way up and down. But what happens when it reaches extremes? Because this is what we have today.
Source: Bonds Analysis & Opinion

Ranson Financial2022-09-26T07:50:12-05:00September 26, 2022|News|

Wichita Libraries Waiving Long-Overdue Fees During “Amnesty Week”

Wichita Public Library will host Amnesty Week September 26-October 2, 2022 to give customers the opportunity to return long overdue materials and have processing and replacement fees eliminated. This is an effort to reintroduce lapsed customers to the Library and get lost materials back into circulation. During this week, customers with materials considered long overdue (multiple months or years not returned) can visit any seven Wichita Public Library locations and return materials at the front desk, no questions asked, no matter the condition.
Source: 101.3 KFDI

Ranson Financial2022-09-26T07:47:59-05:00September 26, 2022|News|

Greater Andover Days Begins Friday

Greater Andover Days kicks off next weekend It runs from Friday, September 30th to Sunday, October 2nd, at Central Park in Andover (1609 E. Central Ave.). Greater Andover Days is a family-friendly festival that features food trucks, live music, kid’s activities, fireworks, Zumba, a car show, golf tournament and more.
Source: 101.3 KFDI

Ranson Financial2022-09-26T08:02:18-05:00September 26, 2022|News|

Marion County towns working together for SEED grant

The Marion County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting on Monday and opened with information from Hillsboro City Administrator Matt Stiles. Stiles informed the commissioners that he, along with several others, is applying for the KDOC SEED grant. “It’s for a lot of different things, but we are looking at helping grocery stores primarily. I’m trying to put everyone together so we don’t have a bunch of applications from the county since it can only be awarded once to the county,” said Stiles. There are several items on the list from multiple towns in Marion County and this way will allow all of the places to benefit.
Source: Hillsboro Free Press

Ranson Financial2022-09-26T07:41:30-05:00September 26, 2022|News|

Mission voters renew 0.375% sales tax for parks and rec

Mission voters opted to renew a 0.375% sales tax that funds city parks and recreation projects. In a special mail-in election this month, Mission residents have voted overwhelmingly to renew a three-eighths percent, or 0.375%, sales tax dedicated to the city’s parks and recreation department.
Source: Shawnee Mission Post

Ranson Financial2022-09-26T08:03:57-05:00September 26, 2022|News|

City Commission to provide direction for Manhattan housing market analysis

Home prices continue to outpace income growth, and housing in Manhattan is getting more expensive. Manhattan city commissioners will take their second look at a housing market analysis …: There is a high cost of new homes in Manhattan. Sales trends indicate that the sales price for a home in 2012 that cost $222,000 cost $329,000 in 2021. The median house price is $232,000, which is far higher than regional neighbors. Topeka is at $117,000, Salina $138,000 and Junction City $166,000.
Source: themercury.com

Ranson Financial2022-09-26T08:05:08-05:00September 26, 2022|News|

Fort Scott City Manager Kelley Zellner heads to Caney, New Interim Jeff Hancock is Hired

The Fort Scott City Commission met on Sept. 22 to approve the severance agreement for City Manager Kelley Zellner, who resigned to pursue an employment opportunity in Caney, KS. … On Sept. 20, the City of Fort Scott hired Hancock as interim city manager, and appointed Brad Matkin, current Human Resource Director, to also become assistant city manager. … Hancock, from Camdenton, Missouri, is a consultant for Management Partners…
Source: Fort Scott Biz

Ranson Financial2022-09-26T08:10:20-05:00September 26, 2022|News|

‘Twin’ Amelia Earhart statue to be unveiled in Atchison Saturday

A new bronze statue of legendary Kansas aviator Amelia Earhart will be unveiled Saturday. The statue, which is being installed in the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum, is identical to the bronze statue that was installed in the National Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on July 27 of this year. This statue is being installed at the entrance to the new museum, which is officially opening next year. The public is invited to the unveiling celebration starting at 11 a.m. Saturday. … Thirteen-year-old Gabrielle Henry, Amelia Earhart’s great-great niece, will also be attending.
Source: KSN-TV

Ranson Financial2022-09-26T08:10:44-05:00September 26, 2022|News|

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Dodge City residents to vote on various tax initiatives

Teachers cite salaries, work-life balance among top reasons for leaving Lawrence Public Schools

2-Year Yields Indicate Fed Funds Rate Could Rise Another 2%

Wichita Libraries Waiving Long-Overdue Fees During “Amnesty Week”

Greater Andover Days Begins Friday

Marion County towns working together for SEED grant

Mission voters renew 0.375% sales tax for parks and rec

City Commission to provide direction for Manhattan housing market analysis

Fort Scott City Manager Kelley Zellner heads to Caney, New Interim Jeff Hancock is Hired

‘Twin’ Amelia Earhart statue to be unveiled in Atchison Saturday

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