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Lawrence city commissioners vote to no longer broadcast public comment because of ‘performative’ public

info2024-06-07T14:53:18-05:00June 7th, 2024|

The Lawrence City Commission voted 3-1 Tuesday to no longer broadcast the general public comment period and to move it to the very end of each meeting because of how some people have chosen to use the time. “I guess my concern is when people are using public comment to be performative, not to actually talk to us. And that’s what I think the purpose of public comment is, is to talk to us,” Commissioner Brad Finkeldei said. The commission last month approved several changes to procedures, including moving the general public comment period to the second-to-last agenda item and not broadcasting it live, [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for June 6, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-06-07T11:06:21-05:00June 7th, 2024|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. 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 June 5, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-06-07T11:06:00-05:00June 7th, 2024|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. 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.

Inspired to come to Topeka

info2024-06-10T12:29:46-05:00June 7th, 2024|

New Topeka Zoo CEO Christina Castellano says her being a mother of two small children played a 'huge' role in her decision to move here and take that job. ”Speaking with staff and people in the community, I heard over and over again what a wonderful place this was to raise kids,” Castellano said Wednesday during her first news conference at the zoo, where she started Monday. Source: CJonline

Municipal Bond Trends for June 4, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-06-05T09:20:48-05:00June 5th, 2024|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. 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.

Kansas’ smallest school district prepares to close in warning sign for rural communities

info2024-06-05T05:15:58-05:00June 5th, 2024|

Healy is an extreme example — one that caught lawmakers’ attention at the end of the legislation session — but it foreshadows the challenges that rural districts and state officials will have to confront in the near future as student populations dwindle. Eight other K-12 Kansas public school districts have fewer than 100 students. Another 28 districts have fewer than 200 students. The state has no blueprint for dealing with the declining student enrollment. Source: KAKE - News

Shawnee is now home to the largest renewable gas plant of its kind in the U.S.

info2024-06-05T05:09:15-05:00June 5th, 2024|

With a new modular plant in Shawnee, Johnson County is now home to a breakthrough in renewable energy solutions. In March, Archaea Energy launched its Archaea Modular Design renewable natural gas plant, a facility that turns landfill gas into renewable energy. Source: Prairie Village Post

Osawatomie USD 367 prepares for leadership overhaul

info2024-06-04T12:43:08-05:00June 4th, 2024|

There will be new faces in leadership roles at every school within Osawatomie USD 367 next school year. Superintendent Greg Clark confirmed that Swenson Early Childhood Education Center, Trojan Elementary, Osawatomie Middle School and Osawatomie High School will all have new principals next year. Clark said current Swenson principal Andrea Manes is retiring, Trojan principal Julie Samuels accepted a new position, Osawatomie Middle School principal Zachary Lopes accepted a new position, and Osawatomie High School principal Justin Young is exploring new opportunities. “I thank them for their exceptional service,” Clark said. Lopes and Young were just hired last year. Source: Local [...]

Mildred Store celebrates 10 years

info2024-06-04T12:39:51-05:00June 4th, 2024|

Charley Pogue of Blue Mound frequently drives the 10 miles to The Mildred Store. When family members from Lawrence were visiting this weekend, he brought them to the store’s 10th anniversary celebration. They walked around the car show, enjoyed food and grocery specials, and played Bingo. Later that evening, the crowd danced to music and entertainment provided by fiddle players from Oklahoma and a former American Idol contestant. “They’re not used to the small-town life,” Pogue said of his relatives. “They’re having a blast.” That’s the goal for store owners Loren and Regena Lance. When they bought the store in 2014, [...]

KSN Road Trip visits Ashland, Kansas

info2024-06-04T12:37:01-05:00June 4th, 2024|

ASHLAND, Kan. (KSNW) -- Ashland is the fourth stop on the 2024 KSN Summer Road Trip. We visited the Ashland Library. KSN News broadcasted from the location at 5 and 6 p.m. There were cookies, water, and coffee. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and said hi! If you took a picture with the team, be sure to enter it in the KSN Summer Road Trip photo contest. KSN visited Ashland in 2022 for the Summer Road Trip and decided to come back because of the welcoming community. According to the U.S. Census, Ashland has a population of 783 with a [...]