Following several weeks of storms where Spring Hill saw damage, but didn’t qualify for state or federal relief funding, the small city is going to craft its own emergency plan for the future. During last Thursday’s City Council meeting, council members supported creating a local storm recovery plan for times when the damage doesn’t qualify for state or federal assistance. While specifics weren’t mapped out during the discussion, the plan would identify private contractors the city could have on-call for debris cleanup, lay out overtime policies and procedures for the Public Works and Police departments and establish a line item in [...]

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.

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.

The Lawrence Police Department will soon host an event to talk to residents about Connect Lawrence, a controversial camera surveillance program the department rolled out in July without community input. The program is run by tech company Axon Fusus. Residents and businesses can volunteer to register their security cameras and contact information with the police department, allowing police to see where cameras are located and request footage if a crime occurs nearby. According to the program’s website, camera locations and footage will also be used by the fire department. “It’s about helping our officers respond smarter, more efficiently, and helping the [...]

The Hutchinson Recreation Commission recently announced that it is starting a new Neighborhood Ambassadors program this year as part of the Healthy Neighborhood Initiative, according to The Hutch Tribune. Per HRC Director of Community Denice Gilliland, the ambassador role is an informal position open to anyone interested in making their block, street or neighborhood more welcoming “to inspire connection … and create communities where people know each other.” Read more: www.derbyinformer.com

The Arbor Day Foundation has named Garden City a 2025 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community. This is the 48th consecutive year that Garden City has received this recognition. The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees; its network of more than a million supporters and partners has helped the organization plant more than 500 million trees in forests and communities across more than 60 countries. Read more: Garden City, KS - News Flash

On Friday, May 1, McPherson will commemorate the rule of law in the American system of government with public screenings of a video “The Rule of Law: If you can keep it.” The video, which was filmed in McPherson, will premiere at the McPherson Museum (1111 E. Kansas Avenue). Two showings will take place at 12:00 noon and 5:30pm in the Museum’s Gathering Room. The events are free and open to the public. Read more: Ad Astra Radio

Lyon County Engineer Wayne Scritchfield appeared before the Lyon County Commission Thursday to discuss a potential new method to stabilize gravel roads, reduce the need for frequent grading and prevent pothole formation. The new method would involve applying a proprietary road stabilization product by mixing it approximately eight inches deep into the base of gravel roads. The product is designed to harden and stabilize the road surface, with several counties in Iowa and other areas with increased traffic and severe weather using it extensively. Read more: www.emporiagazette.com