Municipal Bond Trends for August 10, 2026

2026-08-11T10:05:03-05:00August 11th, 2026|

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.

Municipal Bond Trends for August 7, 2026

2026-08-10T10:21:48-05:00August 10th, 2026|

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.

Dodge City approves discovery phase for irrigation expansion

2026-08-09T16:48:44-05:00August 9th, 2026|

To handle higher effluent flow from the new Hilmar Cheese plant—totaling 1.5 million gallons daily—the South Wastewater Recycling Facility plans to expand its irrigation system and supply additional water to Nicholson Ventures for crops. Read more: Dodge City Daily Globe

Solar farm dividing Jackson County

2026-08-09T16:45:12-05:00August 9th, 2026|

A proposed 500‑megawatt solar farm called Jeffrey Solar is dividing Jackson County residents, with some landowners embracing the financial stability of leasing acreage while others fear environmental damage and loss of rural character. The debate reflects a broader tension between economic development and preserving the county’s agricultural identity. Read more: CJonline

Lenexa city manager announces intent to retire

2026-08-07T12:42:26-05:00August 7th, 2026|

After nearly 30 years of service to the Lenexa community, City Manager Beccy Yocham has announced her intent to retire. She will continue serving as city manager until her successor is selected and begins work. Read more: City of Lenexa

Municipal Bond Trends for August 6, 2026

2026-08-07T10:49:29-05:00August 7th, 2026|

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.

Could failed housing talk in one Johnson County city inform another?

2026-08-07T09:54:40-05:00August 7th, 2026|

Overland Park continues to work on its new zoning framework, which could fundamentally change how Johnson County’s largest city approaches housing, echoing past efforts in other cities to tackle the widening housing shortage. Overland Park’s new approach could, among other things, eliminate traditional single-family-only districts and smooth the path for denser housing products to be built, including townhomes, cluster neighborhoods and row houses. Read more: Johnson County Post

Emporia Asks Court to Review Data Center Petition

2026-08-07T09:54:06-05:00August 7th, 2026|

Under Kansas law, the City Commission must consider certified citizen petitions. However, commissioners reviewed a legal analysis that raised questions about whether the proposed data center ban can be approved through the citizen initiative process. Read more: KCLY Radio

Drive-in theaters are new again in Kansas

2026-08-07T09:53:26-05:00August 7th, 2026|

Drive-in theaters have shown movies under the stars for generations, and many Kansas filmgoers still see value for these nostalgic experiences in a changing movie landscape. Read more: KCUR

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