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New life comes to Camptown

2025-09-11T08:55:42-05:00September 11th, 2025|

The sun-faded sign with missing letters of Camptown will soon have a flashy new look, much like the building’s interior. After decades of sitting empty and unused, the former dog track at 313 U.S. 69 Highway is being revitalized as Camptown Event Center. Read more: - Latest Stories

Municipal Bond Trends for September 09, 2025

2025-09-10T09:12:13-05:00September 10th, 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.

Newton Airport is a frequent stop for companies nationwide

2025-09-09T10:54:01-05:00September 9th, 2025|

Three miles outside of Newton sits the third busiest airport in Kansas, according to the number of operations, according to airport director Brian Palmer. Palmer and the other seven airport employees work for the city of Newton, but the city and county co-own the airport, each contributing $90,000, which makes up eight to nine percent of the airport’s annual revenue. Palmer said that according to the Kansas Department of Transportation, the airport provides about $187 million in economic impact to the city and the county on an annual basis. The airport doesn’t have any commercial traffic, but has 90 T-hangars and [...]

Municipal Bond Trends for September 08, 2025

2025-09-09T09:34:53-05:00September 9th, 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.

Stop flushing ‘flushable’ wipes, says Hays water department

2025-09-09T07:19:11-05:00September 9th, 2025|

Water Smart Hays, the water resources department for the city, took to social media to share the message that the wipes labeled as "flushable" often aren't. While these products often point to features like being biodegradable, that doesn't mean they can't clog your pipes or create backups in sewer systems. Read more: KSN-TV

Harper County delays rezoning decision for dog blood bank

2025-09-09T07:18:30-05:00September 9th, 2025|

The applicant hopes to establish the facility on his property in Danville. He has already invested in kennels and wants approval to house dogs specifically for blood donation, with plans to sell the blood to veterinary clinics. Read more: KSN-TV

Lawrence school board votes to implement esports

2025-09-09T07:17:51-05:00September 9th, 2025|

Adding esports could cost the district between about $8,000 and $10,400 per building the first year of implementation and $314 each of the following two years... Purchases will include Nintendo Switch consoles, team uniforms, an annual participation fee and other smaller gaming equipment and platforms. Read more: The Lawrence Times

Municipal Bond Trends for September 05, 2025

2025-09-08T10:30:47-05:00September 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.

Searching for a Low Income Housing Solution

2025-09-08T09:05:58-05:00September 8th, 2025|

While touting housing development accomplishments, Hays City Commissioners on Aug. 28th also all recognized that a solution is yet to be found for the low income housing shortage in the community. “We are more than interested in any conversation if anyone has ideas about how we should move forward to accomplish that [low income housing] in this community. It’s just not an easy situation. We continue to listen and search for ways to get it done,” said Mayor Sandy Jacobs. She commented that the low income housing problem has been “wracking” her for the last six months, despite the Commissioners’ many [...]

Proposed chicken farm discussed at meeting

2025-09-08T09:04:49-05:00September 8th, 2025|

Plans for a proposed chicken farm in Cowley County were brought up at Tuesday’s county commission meeting, with one person questioning how it could affect air and water quality in the area. Officials said all rules are being followed for setting up the business. The proposed poultry farm, owned by Lacy Shields, would have up to 40,000 birds and a 60,000 foot building on about 160 acres off of 122nd Road, near New Salem. Read more: www.ctnewsonline.com - RSS Results

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