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Municipal Bond Trends for February 24, 2026

2026-02-25T10:37:10-06:00February 25th, 2026|

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 February 23, 2026

2026-02-24T10:12:20-06:00February 24th, 2026|

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.

Kansas wildfire task forces provide relief on the frontlines

2026-02-24T09:34:41-06:00February 24th, 2026|

The Ranger Road Fire — which started in Beaver County, Oklahoma — has consumed the largest amount of land, burning more than 283,000 acres in Oklahoma and southwest Kansas as of Monday. Five wildfire task forces, from across Kansas, deployed to fight the fires last Tuesday. Four task forces were county-based, with teams coming from Dickinson, Sedgwick, Shawnee and Johnson county task forces. The fifth task force was part of the Kansas National Guard. Read more: KSN-TV

Abilene Showcases History Through Two Gravel Kansas Bike Trails

2026-02-23T20:20:03-06:00February 23rd, 2026|

The ‘I like Ike Trail’ and the ‘Greyt Trail’ offer bicyclists two different historical rides through Dickinson County, celebrating Abilene’s rich history. Bicyclists can find both routes on the Gravel Kansas website. Read more: KCLY Radio

Hillsboro ponders cleanup

2026-02-23T20:19:10-06:00February 23rd, 2026|

City council members heard a presentation Tuesday that urged Hillsboro to join a state program of property cleanup. Toby Kuhn with the Kansas Department of Health Environment said the program does not address not mowing lawns or pulling weeds and instead is focused on other outdoor hazards. KDHE would pick up 75% of the program’s $10,000 cost. Read more: Marion County RECORD

Hillsboro councilman’s podcast focus on city workers

2026-02-23T20:18:09-06:00February 23rd, 2026|

A new podcast by Hillsboro City Council member Ronald Wilkins is introducing the public to major department heads and what happens behind the scenes. In his first podcast last week, Wilkins Read more: Marion County RECORD

Reno County to consider incentives for 100 new jobs

2026-02-23T20:16:56-06:00February 23rd, 2026|

Under the policy, participating companies are eligible for an incentive of $500 per job added paying at least $15 per hour, $1,000 per job added paying at least $18 per hour, and $1,500 per job added paying at least $21 per hour. Read more: The Hutchinson Tribune

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