Henry Schmidt2025-04-02T09:16:19-05:00April 2nd, 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.
Henry Schmidt2025-04-01T08:36:15-05:00April 1st, 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.
info2025-03-31T15:51:18-05:00March 31st, 2025|
During the annual spring conference held March 19-21, 2025, the City Clerks and Municipal Finance Officers Association of Kansas (CCMFOA) elected officers and board members to represent the organization. The membership elected the following to serve as officers of CCMFOA for the 2025-2026 year: President – Alicia Hidalgo, MMC, City Clerk of Liberal, Kansas Vice-President – Jami Downing, CMC, City Clerk of Stafford, Kansas Secretary – Eric Strimple, MMC, Assistant City Clerk of Olathe, Kansas Treasurer – Roxie Sjogren, MMC, City Clerk of Lindsborg, Kansas Immediate Past President – Denise Duerksen, MMC, City Clerk of Newton, Kansas The membership also elected [...]
info2025-03-31T13:08:44-05:00March 31st, 2025|
Chickens, ducks and quail will be allowed to live in Marysville as a result of a 5-3 vote at Monday night’s council meeting. An ordinance and a policy resolution that sets licensing fees were approved after almost three months of discussion, committee review and citizen comment. Source: www.marysvilleonline.net
info2025-03-31T08:58:17-05:00March 31st, 2025|
Perhaps the biggest news to come from the annual joint meeting between the Hesston City Council, USD 460 and Hesston Recreation and Community Education on March 27 was the announcement from Hesston City Administrator Gary Emry of his impending retirement and the movement of Jason Thrasher from City Clerk to City Administrator. The transition came during a time of succession within the City government including the hiring of Anthony Swartzendruber as Director of Finance. Source: Harvey County Now
info2025-03-31T08:57:04-05:00March 31st, 2025|
Changes could be coming to EMS response in rural parts of the state. A house bill headed to the governor's desk would change the number of trained medical providers required to be in ambulances. One key part of House Bill 2280 affects counties with a population of less than 30,000 people. They'd be required to have one person trained as an EMT or paramedic, with the ambulance driver only required to be trained in CPR. This is being done to make EMS staffing more flexible for smaller communities, but some say it raises concerns about the quality of patient care in [...]
info2025-03-31T08:56:12-05:00March 31st, 2025|
Abilene will be teeming with treasure hunters this weekend as hundreds of geocachers from across the country descend on the city for MOGA 2025 — the Midwest Open Geocaching Adventure — hosted by the Flint Hills Geocachers. Geocaching is an outdoor treasure-hunting game where participants use GPS-enabled devices to locate hidden containers, known as geocaches, which typically include a logbook and occasionally small trinkets. Source: KSN-TV
info2025-03-31T08:55:28-05:00March 31st, 2025|
As a legal battle continues over water rights in central Kansas, two communities involved are celebrating a $15.8 million grant that could help them. Hays and Russell are getting the Build Kansas Grant to help pipe water 70 miles from a ranch in Edwards County. The two towns bought the R9 Ranch in the 1990s. The ranch includes billions of gallons of irrigation water rights that could supply Hays and Russell for up to 75 years. In 2016, the towns applied for the right to transfer the water. However, Edwards County and the Water Protection Association of Central Kansas (Water PACK), [...]
Henry Schmidt2025-03-31T08:55:18-05:00March 31st, 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.
info2025-03-31T08:53:53-05:00March 31st, 2025|
With the severe weather early this morning, many in Baxter Springs spent today cleaning up damage. The west side of Baxter Springs saw downed power lines, fallen trees, and damaged homes. One Baxter Springs resident's mobile home was blown nearly two feet off its foundation. The man was thankfully unharmed, and was able to reach out to his family for support. They told us how the Baxter Springs community has come together in the storm's aftermath. Source: KSNF/KODE | FourStatesHomepage.com
