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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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Josh Guymon is now USD 457’s permanent Superintendent, no longer just the Interim Superintendent. Guymon served as the Interim Superintendent since June. The Board of Education announced Guymon as the superintendent on Oct. 31 and approved his contract at the Board’s regular meeting on Monday. Guymon worked in the district for 28 years, beginning in the fall of 1997. Read more: Garden City Telegram

As part of its continued investment in Kansas, Amazon today announced the opening of new delivery stations in Salina and Garden City, in addition to plans to open an additional last-mile facility in Bel Aire by the end of this year, as part of its delivery network expansion throughout rural America. Read more: Garden City Telegram

The USD489 has been awarded grants totaling $154,000 for the District’s new tennis courts. Grant applications written and submitted by USD489 Superintendent Ron Wilson have been approved by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) for $140,000 from the Tennis Venue Services and $14,000 from the Missouri Valley Tennis Association. Read more: Hays Daily News

Vickie Taulbert and her husband, Mike, who are both in their 70s, have lived in their current northern Overland Park neighborhood for upwards of 40 years. Originally attracted to the area — around 67th Street and Santa Fe, across the street from the green at Milburn Country Club — by its central location, they stayed for the community connection they forged with several neighbors who have also spent decades in the neighborhood. “I mean really this street, it’s like a family,” Taulbert said, recounting memories of block parties and other gatherings. “On our street, we take care of everybody.” But, recent [...]