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The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

Wellington’s available electrical capacity, room for growth, and ability to move quickly were all cited as key advantages for attracting a project of this kind. A data center in Wellington could support existing industries while also attracting new business by providing access to advanced computing resources. Read more: www.ctnewsonline.com

3D-printed homes are a new type of housing development popping up across the country, and the first printed home in Kansas is in progress in Topeka. Kansas Representative Mari-Lynn Poskin sees a future where 3D-printed homes start to pop up closer to the Kansas City metro. Read more: KSHB News

A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Monday at the Salina Airport Industrial Center. The 90,000-square-foot facility is a delivery center that has now generated nearly 500 jobs, which Amazon said is more than expected. Read more: KSN-TV

Governor Laura Kelly today announced over $8.77 million in federal funds will go toward 13 projects to enhance safety on rural roadways in Kansas. The effort is part of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s High Risk Rural Roads (HRRR) Program. Read more: KDOT

Communities across the country are feeling the strain of a nationwide affordable housing shortage, and Topeka is no exception. Local leaders say the challenge is not only the number of homes available, but also whether families can realistically afford them. Read more: KSNT 27 News

The Kansas Water Office today announced more than $19 million will be awarded to 44 water-related communities and special districts across Kansas as part of the third round of grant funding created by the Senate Substitute for House Bill 2302 Grant Programs. These programs provide funding for water projects, technical assistance, and loan assistance to small communities across the state. See the full list of funded projects here.

The grants help communities across Kansas create a Safe Route to School (SRTS) plan and begin programs that help support kids walking to and from school. Applications for the grants, which are administered by the Kansas Department of Transportation, are available from April 1 until May 1 at 5 p.m. Read more: KSDOT

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

Business leaders and community members got a glimpse inside the Girard Power Plant, Friday, at a chamber coffee hosted by the Girard Area Chamber of Commerce. Known as one of the one of the few cities west of the Mississippi River to generate its own electricity, the city’s venture into municipal electricity began in 1904. The original building was erected in March of 1887 by the Sperry Electric, Motor, and Car Brake Company. In 1904, the Girard City Council purchased a small steam-driven electric light plant from Captain J.A. Marshall for $3,500 (roughly $99,000 today). Over the years, the facility has [...]