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Dog attack prompts change in animal law

info2024-09-09T09:13:24-05:00September 9th, 2024|

Parsons city commissioners on Tuesday approved changes to the city’s ordinance related to animals, including dogs. The change was sparked in part by a Parsons resident who complained early in August about a stray dog attacking and killing his smaller dog just feet from his front door. The ordinance requires a dog that’s bitten a person to be impounded and get a microchip implanted in it at the owner’s expense. The same treatment goes for any animal that attacks or wounds another domestic animal, but this is at the discretion of the animal control officer or police officer handling the call. [...]

Commission asks planners to consider variance for RV living

info2024-09-09T09:10:22-05:00September 9th, 2024|

A suggested zoning change that would allow citizens to live in qualifying RVs by seeking a variance will return to the Parsons Planning Commission as early as October. Planners in August were to consider a zoning change that would allow people to live in RVs stored on private property. However, planners voted to keep the zoning regulation that allows proper storage of RVs on private property but restricts citizens from living in these RVs. Their decision returned to the Parsons City Commission Tuesday to accept or deny the recommendation, send it back for study or suggest something different. Parsons city commissioners [...]

Gov. Kelly announces second round of water local consult meetings

info2024-09-09T09:08:50-05:00September 9th, 2024|

Governor Laura Kelly announced the dates for the second round of local consult meetings to gather input on strategies for implementing the 2022 Kansas Water Plan. The September meetings will build on the first round of local consult and Regional Advisory Committee meetings held earlier this summer. Kansans can RSVP for the second round of meetings here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WaterLC2 “Preserving the quality and quantity of our water is an existential issue for our state,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “These meetings will help build a program that provides the collective, coordinated action on water conservation and quality that communities across Kansas need, in [...]

Clay County aims to improve agricultural mental health

info2024-09-09T09:07:12-05:00September 9th, 2024|

A new program in Clay County aims to lower the suicide rates among farmers. The Clay Counts Coalition is focused on preventing and treating substance abuse and mental illness in an area lacking resources. The effort starts with connecting farmers to their communities. “We know that our entire community, but particularly our farmers, are two times more likely to end their lives in suicide and struggle with mental health issues,” said Lori Martin, Clay Counts Coalition community mobilizer. Agriculture workers are sometimes overlooked in conversations about mental health. “Data shows that a lot of times, the ag community deals with it, [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for September 6, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-09-09T08:42:16-05:00September 9th, 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.

Johnson County dedicates time capsule in county square

info2024-09-06T12:02:55-05:00September 6th, 2024|

When crews were demolishing the old 1952 courthouse three years ago, they discovered a time capsule forgotten in time. This week, Johnson County officials past and present gathered to dedicate a new time capsule in downtown Olathe, one that gives a glimpse of life in the community today. Eventually, the box and its contents will be enclosed in the History Plaza in Johnson County Square near the fountain. Johnson County officials expect to open the time capsule in 50 years. Source: Shawnee Mission Post

Great Bend redefines qualifications of administrator positions

info2024-09-06T11:48:07-05:00September 6th, 2024|

On Tuesday, the Great Bend City Council approved an ordinance amending the qualifications and duties of the two administrator positions. City Attorney Allen Glendenning said the changes include clearing up the need for appointed officials to live within city limits. "The charter ordinance about appointing officers says that elected officers have to be within the city limits," said Glendenning. Source: Great Bend Post

Valley Center matches Park City’s offer

info2024-09-06T11:47:05-05:00September 6th, 2024|

If Park City can offer the school district free land for its new elementary school, so can Valley Center. The Valley Center City Council on Sept. 3 approved a proposal to give the Valley Center school district 18 acres of land and infrastructure, a potentially $2 million offer, for the district's new school. Source: AV News

Municipal Bond Trends for September 5, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-09-06T10:15:34-05:00September 6th, 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.

What you can do for your city

info2024-09-06T09:35:35-05:00September 6th, 2024|

In a call-back to JFK, Neighbor Advisory Committee (NAC) member Bob Gilmore pointed out the negativity he sees in certain residents. He said all they do is complain, but never step up and do anything; that they want the city to solve all their problems. “We need to stop asking what the city can do for us,” Gilmore said, “but what we can do to help our city.” Homelessness and petty theft top the list of grievances. Gilmore suggested each neighborhood begin standing up their own neighborhood watch to report unusual activity to the police. A neighborhood watch can patrol the [...]