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Commissioners get update on solar project

info2024-09-27T10:08:38-05:00September 27th, 2024|

Labette County commissioners on Monday heard an update on a 400-megawatt solar energy project that is proposed for North and Neosho townships in northeast Labette County. Mark Randall of AES Clean Energy discussed the project with commissioners. He’d talked to commissioners earlier this year about the project. The solar energy project has acres leased at this time and will not need more. There are about 10 landowners who are leasing to AES, Randall said. The energy produced by the solar panels will be sent to an AES substation to be built north of U.S. 400 in the area of Victory Road. [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for September 26, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-09-27T10:04:52-05:00September 27th, 2024|

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.

Suits against Topeka fire department advance

info2024-09-27T07:22:00-05:00September 27th, 2024|

Discrimination lawsuits by two retired Topeka Fire Department captains are moving toward trial in the wake of Topeka’s city government’s having been found last week to have discriminated against two female police administrators. Source: CJonline

Visit Lindsborg wants people chatting up Little Sweden

info2024-09-27T07:20:38-05:00September 27th, 2024|

A city in the middle of Kansas, with a population of less than 4,000 people will soon be known to people across parts of the United States, and even into Canada. This comes after the Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau is taking a risk and spending money to reach new audiences with advertising. Source: Salina Journal

Municipal Bond Trends for September 25, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-09-26T11:00:22-05:00September 26th, 2024|

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 September 24, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-09-25T11:39:03-05:00September 25th, 2024|

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.

Governor Kelly Announces 14 Grant Recipients for Rural Champions Program

info2024-09-25T09:32:41-05:00September 25th, 2024|

Governor Laura Kelly announced today the 14 grant recipients of the Rural Champions program’s second cohort. The selected Rural Champions will join a growing statewide network of grassroots individuals tackling critical projects in their respective rural communities. “Since day one, my administration has been focused on the needs of our rural communities and the quality of life in every region of the state,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Creating the Office of Rural Prosperity was only the beginning of our support for rural Kansans and their needs. By developing the Rural Champions program, we are assisting communities to find local solutions to [...]

Library looks to expand tax area

info2024-09-25T09:31:14-05:00September 25th, 2024|

The Arkansas City Public Library is hoping to generate more income by expanding its taxing boundaries from the city limits to the borders of the entire USD 470 District. Library Director Mendy Pfannenstiel said those outside of the city limits are able to make used of the library but don’t pay taxes to support it. While Ark City residents most recently paid 6 mills, those in rural areas currently pay 1.229 mills to the South-Central Kansas Library System in Hutchinson. The expanded boundaries would bring in an estimated $700,000 compared to the current $450,000 for library operations. That’s if voters approve [...]

Cyberattack on Ark City water treatment facility under investigation

info2024-09-25T09:29:14-05:00September 25th, 2024|

The FBI and Homeland Security officials are in Arkansas City to investigate a cyberattack at the city’s water treatment facility that occurred Sunday morning. The city put out a statement Sunday assuring residents that the water supply remained safe and that service was not disrupted. The treatment facility has switched to manual operations while the situation is being resolved. “Residents can rest assured that their drinking water is safe, and the City is operating under full control during this period,” City Manager Randy Frazer said. On Monday Frazer provided more details. The cyberattack took out the water treatment’s control systems and [...]

Travel writers tour towns

info2024-09-25T09:27:34-05:00September 25th, 2024|

A group of travel writers touring Southeast Kansas saw small-town revitalization in action Friday during stops in Iola and Humboldt. “The story of Humboldt has inspired a lot of other towns,” said Colby Sharples-Terry, who led the tour on behalf of Kansas Tourism through TravelKS.com. “It’s been revitalized in a very distinct way. Everything even down to the doorknobs has style and grace. It’s done very elegantly. A lot of times when people think ‘small-town American,’ they think rustic. Humboldt shows you can combine the rural aspect and also new age and industrial. “And Iola is just a fabulous community. Their [...]