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Flushing the toilet in Topeka helps Kansas monitor virus trends

2025-11-24T07:31:02-06:00November 24th, 2025|

When you flush the toilet in Topeka, your sewage will now feed into a state-run public health monitor of the level of flu, RSV and COVID-19 in the community. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Nov. 19 announced the launch of a new online dashboard for its wastewater monitoring of respiratory viruses. Read more: CJonline

Wyandotte Co OKs jail time for camping

2025-11-22T11:04:16-06:00November 22nd, 2025|

People who are caught living near bus shelters, or in privately-owned woods, could be required to complete up to 40 hours of community service, pay hundreds in fines or spend up to a month in jail. Read more: KC Star

Municipal Bond Trends for November 20, 2025

2025-11-21T10:24:57-06:00November 21st, 2025|

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.

Kansas town elects new mayor, bringing an end to unusual write-in election

2025-11-21T07:55:40-06:00November 21st, 2025|

Spring Hill will have a new mayor after an unusual write-in election. Voters in the growing Johnson and Miami Counties exurb went to the polls Nov. 4, but the only candidate for mayor on the ballot announced that she would not take the position if elected. Read more: KC Star

Lamar Hunt Jr.’s new Olathe theme park could break ground soon

2025-11-21T07:53:59-06:00November 21st, 2025|

The $320 million project, proposed by Lamar Hunt Jr.’s company, Loretto Properties LLC, will feature the theme park, a hockey arena and a six-story hotel on the southwest corner of West 119th Street and Renner Boulevard, also known as the Olathe Gateway. Read more: KC Star

Municipal Bond Trends for November 19, 2025

2025-11-20T09:28:44-06:00November 20th, 2025|

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.

Arma Council praises local celebrations

2025-11-20T08:27:39-06:00November 20th, 2025|

Downtown Arma was busy last weekend with the return of the third annual Arma Hometown Christmas celebration, featuring more than 20 businesses and organizations for a Christmas tree giveaway and open house. The Arma City Council expressed its pleasure with the event turnout during Monday’s council meeting. Read more: -Morning Sun

And the county says . . .  ?

2025-11-20T08:26:34-06:00November 20th, 2025|

The Crawford County Commissioners rendered their decision, Tuesday, concerning the island annexation of land by the City of Mulberry, six miles from the city, with the sole purpose of developing the land for economic gain through the construction of a solar farm. They did not approve the annexation. Read more: - Morning Sun

Commerce Awards Over $7.6M in CDBG Grants to 19 Kansas Communities

2025-11-20T08:22:42-06:00November 20th, 2025|

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced more than $7.6 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding has been awarded for 19 projects across Kansas. These investments are aimed at strengthening infrastructure, housing, and economic opportunities in rural and low- to moderate-income communities. Read more: Press Releases Archives - Kansas Department of Commerce

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