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Garden City approves plan for opioid litigation settlement funds

info2024-10-17T08:45:47-05:00October 17th, 2024|

The Garden City Commission approved a strategic plan for the expenditure of the city’s Opioid Settlement funds. Courtney Prewitt, Garden City Police Chief, said the city is set to receive a total of about $290,000 over the next 14 years as part of their participating in the state’s litigation settlements with “major pharmaceutical companies, distributors and related entities as part of the state’s efforts to hold accountable those responsible for the opioid crisis.” Source: GC Telegram/

Applications are open for Second Round of Funding to Improve Digital Skills for Kansans (Due: November 18)

info2024-10-16T13:25:15-05:00October 16th, 2024|

A total of $1.95 million in funds will be available to enhance the digital skills of Kansans.... The Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD) encourages local governments, community organizations, educational institutions, and other organizations to continue collaborating on enriching Kansas communities through digital advancements. ... To learn more about the entities eligible to apply, click here. Source: Kansas Department of Commerce

Municipal Bond Trends for October 15, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-10-16T09:43:54-05:00October 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.

Harvey County considers changes to road impact fees

info2024-10-16T08:37:25-05:00October 16th, 2024|

Harvey County Commissioners looked at making changes to the road impact fees that only some residents are required to pay. Initially set up in 2000, road impact fees are designed to help the townships with road improvement costs. When a resident or business moves to an area where the roads need improvements, they are charged a road improvement fee. Source: Harvey County Now

Bentley officers undergo drone training

info2024-10-16T08:36:29-05:00October 16th, 2024|

Bentley Police Chief J.T. Bryan, Deputy Chief Scott Harris and Officer Jeff Lappin all attended Drone Assessment and Response Tactics training from Sept. 24 to 26. The trio was also joined by an officer from Mount Hope and one from Colwich ... "We have already had drone complaints in Bentley,” Bryan said. “It’s obvious the ownership and use of drones continues to rapidly increase.” Source: Harvey County Now

Merriam wants to move to single citywide trash hauler

info2024-10-16T08:35:25-05:00October 16th, 2024|

The city of Merriam is moving its single trash hauler process forward. On Monday, the Merriam City Council unanimously voted to approve a resolution of intent to organize a single waste hauler for residential services. The vote was in line with new state statutes governing the process, which Merriam may be the first city to use specifically for waste haulers. Source: Johnson County Post

Despite leaner times, Wichita stays the course on libraries

info2024-10-16T08:34:47-05:00October 16th, 2024|

Wichita is cutting back to ready for a budget shortfall in the coming years. ... But the Wichita Public Library stands apart. It’s a sign that, after a period in which libraries were labeled as obsolete, there’s growing agreement that they play a vital role in the community. Source: KLC Journal

Rural hospital leaders ask for sales tax support on upcoming ballots

info2024-10-16T08:34:05-05:00October 16th, 2024|

The CEOs of both Logan and Gove County hospitals said the cost of doing business has exploded, while patient hospital bills, owed to the hospitals, still go unpaid, leading to debt. They said education is what they hope will get them a yes vote on this year's sales tax questions. Gove County Medical Center is asking for a renewal of a one-cent sales tax, which has existed since 2015. ... Logan County Health Services CEO Aimee Zimmerman said the company wants to add a half-cent sales tax to the existing half-cent ... Source: KSN-TV

Mildred folks share concerns

info2024-10-16T08:32:56-05:00October 16th, 2024|

The small but mighty community of Mildred remains positive about its prospects, Marcia Davis told Allen County Commissioners at their meeting Tuesday morning. “They like that it is quiet, that everybody helps each other, and they love their store,” was the upshot of an Oct. 1 Community Conversation, said Davis, who serves as Thrive Allen County’s Director of Community Engagement. The downside of being a population of 12, is that they lack funding for community goals, they admitted. And with the exodus of residents comes a lack of adequate housing. Source: The Iola Register

Cato celebrates its history

info2024-10-16T08:06:59-05:00October 16th, 2024|

The oldest town in Crawford County is gearing up for two events next week. The first is Cato Kids’ Day ... to see presentations on life in the 1800s, and Cato history. The presentations will include the one-room school house, covered wagons, blacksmithing, 1800’s weaponry, cowboys, native Americans, drovers, and the Gettysburg Address. Source: Morning Sun