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Humboldt Council clamps down on big rig parking

info2023-07-12T01:29:50-05:00July 12th, 2023|

The ordinance to restrict semi-trailers from parking along city streets has been on the books for decades, Humboldt Council members learned Monday night, but never enforced. That willingness to turn a blind eye caught up with them when “just one guy,” turned into several parking their rigs in front of people’s homes, causing a problem for fellow residents. Last month, Council members ordered City Attorney Fred Works to draft an ordinance banning the parking of large vehicles along city streets. Source: The Iola Register

USD 259 has a new superintendent

info2023-07-12T01:19:14-05:00July 12th, 2023|

Kelly Bielefeld has been named the new superintendent for the USD 259 school district. “We believe in the value of every single student. We take everybody and we do our best to get them ready for their future,” said Bielefeld. Bielefeld is just starting his new position in the district and he celebrated beginning his tenure by touring College Hill Elementary School where he was introduced to students, staff, and a new game: 9-square. At an initial news conference today, Bielefeld detailed his plans for the upcoming school year. Source: KAKE - News

This area Route 66 stop is gaining notoriety

info2023-07-12T11:42:23-05:00July 12th, 2023|

If you love Route 66, you aren't alone, it's one of the most traveled roads in the whole world. And one stop along the Mother Road is getting notoriety for what you do while you're there. Aaron Perry was already thinking about starting his own Route 66 business in 2018 when he drove by an old service station near the Kansas-Missouri border on the Mother Road. "And I jokingly tell people it got dark, a beam of light shone down, angels played harps, and we ended up with an old Texaco in Galena Kansas," said Aaron Perry, Owner, Gearhead Curious. Source: [...]

Hundreds of old oil and gas wells in Johnson and Miami counties need capping

info2023-07-12T11:44:35-05:00July 12th, 2023|

Oil and gas wells that are in some cases over a century old, abandoned and emitting methane, are targeted for being plugged up as part of a comprehensive federal investment in infrastructure that may eventually include 378 wells in Johnson and Miami counties. U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Democratic U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids toured some of those wells this week in Johnson County, as part of an effort to call attention to President Joe Biden’s economic priorities. Haaland, Davids and Susan Duffy, chair of the Kansas Corporation Commission, stopped at the Virginia Sue Field of Dreams near [...]

Tour De Kapellen bike ride spotlights history of Ellis County

info2023-07-11T09:37:59-05:00July 11th, 2023|

Three-hundred cyclists rode across Ellis County Saturday to visit several Volga German Chapels and experience the culture. This is the fourth-annual Tour of Chapels, including stops at St. Catherine Church in Catharine, The Basilica on the Plains in Victoria, Holy Cross Church in Pfeifer and St. Francis Church in Munjor. Cyclists chose from a 15-mile casual ride to a 100-mile ride across the county that began at Hays Municipal Park. The ride concluded in the Municipal Park with meals and refreshments as The Joe Dolezal Polka Band performed. Source: Hays Post

Can county stop strays?

info2023-07-11T09:28:13-05:00July 11th, 2023|

Stray animals are commonly found in rural parts of Seward County, but with kennels already full of animals found in Liberal, the city’s animal shelter has adopted a policy of not accepting animals from rural areas of the county. The issue was brought to light at the June 13 town hall meeting hosted by the Seward County Commission, and the commission addressed the problem at its June 20 regular meeting. After the town hall meeting, Administrator April Warden researched what other Kansas counties were doing with their local animal shelters, and she got an array of responses. “We had anywhere from [...]

Ellis County Celebrates Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library 200 Millionth Book Milestone

info2023-07-11T09:26:43-05:00July 11th, 2023|

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is turning over a new chapter in the Imagination Library legacy — celebrating 200 million books gifted globally since inception in 1995. The early childhood book-gifting program mails a high-quality, free book each month to children from birth to age five. The Dane G. Hansen Foundation, which sponsors the program, and local partner, Ellis County Imagination Library, are excited to celebrate with every child and family enrolled locally. In July, 921 children who live in Ellis County were enrolled in the Imagination Library, which has been available in the county since 2012. To celebrate this global 200 [...]

Hesston gets into Pizza business but debate comes with extra sauce

info2023-07-11T08:21:53-05:00July 11th, 2023|

The City of Hesston’s going into the pizza business. The City Council approved purchasing a $9,414 Pizza Oven in order to operate a Godfathers Pizza ToGo location at the Hesston City Golf Course. City Administrator Gary Emry discussed the idea as a way to fill the gap left by of D’Angelos closing in Hesston, draw in eaters to the golf course, and make some money. ... Council Member Larry Fuqua wanted to know if the City could get a Godfather’s sign. He was told he could. “We could get Larry dressed up as the Godfather,” Mayor David Kauffman joked of possible [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for July 10, 2023

Henry Schmidt2023-07-11T07:21:26-05:00July 11th, 2023|

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.

Phase 3 of Manhattan Regional Airports Runway Project has been pushed back

info2023-07-11T00:19:26-05:00July 11th, 2023|

Phase 3 of Manhattan Regional Airport’s Runway Project has been pushed back. Airport Director Brandon Keazer says this is due to recent weather conditions. Keazer says the contractor is working quickly to make up lost time and will most likely finish phase 3 before August 2. Additionally, Keazer says the delay will not affect the start date of phase 4. The Manhattan Regional Airport services will resume early September. Source: 1350 KMAN