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University of Kansas helps three Kansas counties — Johnson, Miami and Wilson – determine how to spend more than $44 million in federal COVID-19 funds
Every community has been touched by the COVID-19 pandemic, and while all have experienced some sort of negative outcomes, no two communities have been affected in the same way. That lack of a roadmap or template can make recovery difficult,…
USDA Invests Over $471,000 in Renewable Energy in Rural Kansas
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Kansas Lynne Hinrichsen today announced that USDA is investing $471,792 in renewable energy projects for farmers, ag producers and rural-based businesses and institutions in rural Kansas. “Kansas is a leader…
Arkansas City, KS saves over $2.7 million as a result of yesterday’s competitive bond sale
Working with the city administration and city commission, Ranson Financial Group helped save the City of Arkansas City, Kansas over $2.7 million. The competitive bond sale had 5 bidders. The winning bid provided an average interest rate of 1.55% over…
Municipal Bond Trends for September 22, 2020
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman and Beth Warren.
This Johnson County district plans to have all students back in classrooms next month
Blue Valley is poised to become the first of Johnson County’s largest school districts to bring older students back into classrooms. District officials announced plans to allow middle and high school students in school buildings starting Oct. 5 in a…
Wichita workshops incentives to bring jobs, boost small business
The city council of Wichita is working on a small business idea, to get a big boost to the economy. "This is a move that just makes sense," said city council member James Clendenin. "With the right planning, dollars and…
City of Topeka launches program to help residents face COVID-19 financial challenges
The City of Topeka announced Tuesday its intention to launch a free Financial Navigators program to help residents navigate critical financial issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Financial Navigators is available to provide guidance over the phone to help residents…
Hutchinson officials call new testing availability ’game changer’
Local health officials called the recent availability of rapid COVID-19 testing at Hutchinson Clinic and the hospital “a game-changer,” but also noted the battle to contain the virus in the community remains an uphill one because that testing came so…
Reno County agrees to look at creating wind development agreement template
The Reno County Commission agreed Tuesday to have staff research and develop a draft commercial wind development agreement that could be paired with zoning regulations still under consideration by the Reno County Planning Commission. Commissioner Ron Hirst suggested the move.…
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