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City approves interlocal agreement with county on sales tax proceeds

2025-07-09T08:25:24-05:00July 9th, 2025|

The Garden City Commission approved an interlocal agreement with Finney County regarding the use of sales tax proceeds at the commission’s regular meeting Tuesday. The sales tax proceeds come from the anticipated Finney County Sales Tax Initiative, which will be up for voter approval as a ballot question on the Nov. 4 general election. Source: Garden City Telegram

Holcomb PD to participate in S.T.E.P. campaign

2025-07-09T08:24:02-05:00July 9th, 2025|

The Holcomb Police Department will join law enforcement agencies from across Kansas to participating in the July S.T.E.P. (Special Traffic Enforcement Program) campaign, focused on reducing speeding-related crashes. The enforcement campaign will run from July 7 through July 15, targeting speeding and other dangerous driving behaviors. This initiative is made possible through a grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). Source: Garden City Telegram

City of GB mulls PFAS settlement

2025-07-09T08:22:57-05:00July 9th, 2025|

The City of Great Bend has been participating in a nationwide class action lawsuit against manufacturers of PFAS chemicals. Some of those claims have been settled and Great Bend’s share of that settlement is a little over $1.3 million to be paid out over time. Source: Homepage

Group plans a second attempt after petition is denied

2025-07-09T08:22:17-05:00July 9th, 2025|

The No BESS group has received word that their petition could not be certified by Harvey County Clerk Rick Piepho because he couldn’t verify the signatures were valid, as he stated in a letter to Halstead City Clerk Julie Wait. Piepho stated: “While we can confirm the registration status of the signers, none of the pages or individual signature entries include a date indicating when the signature was collected. As a result, we cannot confirm whether the individuals were registered voters at the time of signing or whether the signatures were gathered within the 180-day window required by statute.” Source: Harvey [...]

Mulvane library hosting window mural event

2025-07-09T08:20:26-05:00July 9th, 2025|

The Mulvane Public Library invites the public to bring color to the library’s windows with a collaborative window mural project. The project will be happening at the Mulvane library (408 N. 2nd Ave.) from 10 a.m. to noon on July 12. Library windows will have a pre-drawn design to paint. Participants are encouraged to grab a brush, add their own creative touch and watch the community mural come together. Source: www.derbyinformer.com - RSS Results in news/area_news of type article

Municipal Bond Trends for July 7, 2025

2025-07-08T10:43:42-05:00July 8th, 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.

Reno County Farmers Market celebrating its 40th season

2025-07-08T08:22:34-05:00July 8th, 2025|

The market began in 1985 with a few producers and family farmers and has now grown to a membership of 47 farmers, growers, bakers, artisans and more, with an average of 20 to 30 vendors coming each Saturday. Source: Hutch News

Municipal Bond Trends for July 3, 2025

2025-07-07T09:35:43-05:00July 7th, 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.

Topeka police leaning on robotic canine and drones

2025-07-06T07:51:25-05:00July 6th, 2025|

Most recently, the department purchased a robotic canine to use for community engagement and with the special weapons and tactics unit. It can be operated by a several SWAT officers and has been taken on more than 20 outings. Source: CJonline

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