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Coffeyville firefighters seek help restoring classic fire engine

info2024-07-19T10:28:03-05:00July 19th, 2024|

Firefighters in Coffeyville hope to restore of piece of the department’s history. International Association of Firefighters Local 265 in Coffeyville is raising money to restore a fire engine the department first used nearly 75 years ago. The truck is a 1953 Peter Pirsch 75’ Ladder truck that was once owned by the department. Peter Pirsch and Sons was based in Kenosha, Wisconsin and was the first modern, motorized fire truck with its own ladder system. It operated from 1900 to 1986 before dissolving. Source: KSNF/KODE

Lawrence city commissioners approve 20-year, $103M plan to make sidewalks accessible

info2024-07-19T10:26:22-05:00July 19th, 2024|

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a plan to bring city sidewalks and curb ramps up to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The plan is estimated to cost the city and residents about $103.5 million over the next 20 years. Evan Korynta, ADA compliance manager for the city, gave the commission a presentation on the ADA Right-of-Way Transition Plan in May and returned to speak to the commission Tuesday. Federal law requires cities and states to have ADA transition plans to ensure that all people can access travel paths. Some of the issues the city currently has with sidewalks [...]

Lawrence city commissioners have mixed feelings about on-the-go drinking downtown

info2024-07-19T10:24:13-05:00July 19th, 2024|

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday showed a range of interest in creating a “common consumption area,” which would allow folks to drink alcoholic beverages as they move through downtown. City staff members researched other communities in Kansas that have enacted CCA districts and shared their findings in a memo to the commission ahead of the meeting. Key concerns commissioners discussed during the presentation Tuesday were the costs of enforcement if additional downtown security would be needed and cleanup. Porter Arneill, assistant director of arts and culture for Lawrence Parks and Recreation, told the commission that the concept and feedback thus far [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for July 18, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-07-19T10:05:34-05:00July 19th, 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 July 17, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-07-18T10:13:21-05:00July 18th, 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.

Topeka thwarted in bike lane effort

info2024-07-18T07:05:55-05:00July 18th, 2024|

The Build Kansas Advisory Committee rejected a proposal from the city of Topeka to use federal grant funds to build seven bike lanes across the community. ... The city contributed $0 to the project, relying on the Build Kansas fund to contribute the entire local funding needed to qualify for the federal grant. Rep. Kyle Hoffman, R-Coldwater, said he wanted to see some local cost share when he motioned to reject awarding the funds. Source: CJonline

Municipal Bond Trends for July 16, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-07-17T10:33:41-05:00July 17th, 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 July 15, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-07-16T10:33:36-05:00July 16th, 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.

Great Bend City Administrator Brandon Anderson leaving

info2024-07-15T21:30:13-05:00July 15th, 2024|

Great Bend City Administrator Brandon Anderson is resigning. City officials confirmed he submitted his 30-day notice, as required by his employment agreement, on Tuesday and his last day will be Aug. 9. ... Anderson said he has accepted another administrative job with the Garden City school district. Source: Great Bend Tribune

Affordable housing still an issue in Holton

info2024-07-15T21:28:55-05:00July 15th, 2024|

New houses have been built or are under construction in Holton, with more on the way, but the lack of available housing in the city continues to be an issue for a Holton contractor who has been involved in the construction of several new homes in the city over the past two years. “My eyes have opened in the last two years to how much of a need there is” for affordable housing in Holton... Source: Holton Recorder