Municipal News & Jobs

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.

The Solid Waste staff isn’t just looking forward to more space on the campus; they’re also excited about new “smart trucks” that MSO is testing out right now.
Read more: LJWorld

The law creates two programs offering financial incentives for law students and lawyers. Another program offers up to $20,000 per year in loan repayment for attorneys working in qualifying rural counties.
Read more: CJonline

What began as a summer job at the Ark City Rec Center turned into a combination internship for credit at Arkansas City High School for senior Tristan Murphy.
Read more: www.ctnewsonline.com

These mechanical nests, or hives, are home to three new crime-fighting drones worth $650,000 that QuikTrip donated to the Wichita Police Department.
Read more: Wichita Eagle

Haysville’s city attorney will review if it is a conflict of interest for the city engineers employed by the city as contractors to review plats designed by the engineering firm.
Read more at: Wichita Eagle

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.

The device will mount to the front of a vehicle, which will then drive around all of the Sedgwick streets. It will map out streets, road signs and paving markers to create a five-year plan for improvements while monitoring conditions.
Read more: Harvey County Now

Clay Center City Clerk, Amelia Blackwood, was recently appointed as board director for the League of Municipalities’ Region 2. “This role is vital,” said Mayor Jimmy Thatcher. “It ensures the voices of communities like Clay Center are heard.” 
Read more: KCLY Radio

A state of emergency has been declared in Miami County, Kansas as well as the cities of Paola and Osawatomie after large hail caused widespread damage early Wednesday evening.
Read more: KSN-TV

Production and refurbishment of the agricultural track product line will be phased out, while the wheel assembly line will remain in operation.
Read more: www.emporiagazette.com

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.

The Arma City Council is seeking an ordinance that imposes strict penalties for those convicted of illegal dumping. At its last meeting, on March 16, the Arma Councilman Richard Kerley and City Clerk Bette Lessen reported to the council that residents have been dumping trash into city trash containers that were meant to be closed off, noting that containers were “plumb full.” The dumpster locations included those at Arma City Hall, the Arma City Pool, city parks, as well as the ballparks.
Read more: – The Morning Sun

The nod to America’s wild west past will be on display with the Plains, Trains and Cowboys: Experience the Spirit of the West in Abilene. The two-day event will be held April 24 and 25 in Abilene as part of the America 250 celebration. Activities will take place at Old Abilene Town, the Dickinson County Heritage Center, and the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad. Festivities will include live entertainment, historical demonstrations and train excursions. The weekend is intended to highlight local history and tourism.
Read more: www.derbyinformer.com

Reno County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is excited to announce the grand opening of two newly constructed EMS stations, further enhancing its ability to provide emergency medical care throughout Reno County. To celebrate this milestone, Reno County EMS will host two special events for the community. The first, an Open House and Ribbon Cutting, will be held on Friday, April 17th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the new station located at 211 W 5th Ave in Hutchinson, Kansas. This event will bring together key stakeholders, local partners, and community members to commemorate the opening of the new facility. A second Open House event will take place on Friday, April 24th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the new station located at 107 W Fair Street in Arlington, Kansas. This event will provide an opportunity for all community members and families to visit the new station, tour the facilities, and engage with the EMS team in a relaxed setting. Both events will feature tours of the new stations, EMS demonstrations, opportunities to meet the EMS team, and refreshments.
Read more: Ad Astra Radio

The City of Emporia has once again been recognized for its drinking water, earning the “Best Tasting Water in Kansas” award from the Kansas Rural Water Association during Wednesday’s City Commission meeting.
Read more: www.emporiagazette.com

According to the National Weather Service, an EF-2 tornado reaching speeds of 125 mph hit Ottawa, Kansas, on Monday night. Tornado damage is extensive throughout Ottawa. Not even 24 hours after the storm, people who call Ottawa home started showing up to help each other. One group spent the afternoon going door-to-door, delivering food and water to some of the neighborhoods hit hardest by Monday’s tornado.
Read more: FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV

The tornado left its mark, that much is certain. But amid the devastation, there is relief: early reports indicate only one person suffered minor injuries, and no lives were lost. Hillsdale was hit by an EF-2 tornado, with winds reaching up to 115 miles per hour. While the storm tore through buildings and livelihoods, it did not break the spirit of this small town.
Read more: FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV

With all of the single-person electronic vehicles, like e-bikes and e-scooters, becoming popular, the North Newton City Council discussed regulations regarding their use. This was during its regular Monday night meeting at city hall. The council talked about possible regulations related to e-bikes and bicycles to improve pedestrian and rider safety.
Read more: Harvey County Now

During Thursday’s Work Session meeting, Hays City Commissioners will discuss two low-income housing economic incentives. The Commission will consider a resolution Evidencing an Intent to Issue Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs) for the Pioneer Project. Overland Property Group, LLC seeks to develop the property located on the north side of I-70 and west of the termination of W. 45th Street, adjacent to 221 W. 43rd Street, into a new affordable multi-family residential complex, together with related parking and internal improvements. The developer estimated the total cost of the project to be approximately $9M consisting of half a million dollars for acquisition of the property and $8.455M in construction, furnishing and equipment costs.
Read more: Hays Daily News