Visioning Meeting to Bring Community Stakeholders Together

On Tuesday, August 23^rd Bourbon County Regional Economic Development, Inc will bring Bourbon County Commissioners, city commissioners from Fort Scott, Uniontown, Bronson, Mapleton, Fulton, and Redfield, as well as Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce board members, the Good Neighbor Action Team (GNAT), Healthy Bourbon County Action Team (HBCAT) board members, USD 234 and USD 235 board members, and the Fort Scott Community College board together to discuss a unified vision and how to grow Bourbon County together.
Source: Fort Scott Biz

Ranson Financial2022-08-22T07:11:42-05:00August 21, 2022|News|

Pawsitively great day at Manhattan for 2022 Pet Poolooza

The City of Manhattan Parks and Rec Department hosted Pet Poolooza at City Water Park today, and it was well attended. K-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine brought their Wellness on Wheels vehicle and administered rabies vaccines. Enzo didn’t even flinch when he got his shot; he just enjoyed the attention he got from the medical staff. Manhattan’s Bluemont Church had a tent with members from their congregation passing out milkbones, and visiting with the community. St. George residents Jesse Brinson, and daughter Ayanna helped. Ayanna shared what she liked about volunteering at the event.
Source: 1350 KMAN

Ranson Financial2022-08-22T07:12:05-05:00August 21, 2022|News|

Seneca Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a 100th birthday celebration for their fire engine

On Saturday, Aug. 27, the Seneca Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a 100th birthday celebration for their 1922 Model K Baby Stutz Fire Engine. The Stutz, as it is commonly called in Seneca, was purchased in March 1922 by the City of Seneca and has been owned by the city ever since. The Stutz Motor Company produced 23 Model K fire engines between 1922 and 1928, and to the knowledge of the Seneca Volunteer Fire Department, Seneca’s Stutz is one of two left in existence. Restored once before in time for the 1976 bicentennial, the Stutz is once again in need of repairs and restorations.
Source: The Sabetha Herald

Ranson Financial2022-08-22T07:13:21-05:00August 21, 2022|News|

Federal grant will improve Flint Hills Trail

A new federal grant could go a long way toward completing the Flint Hills Trail. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, announced Friday that the U.S. Department of Transportation will provide $24.8 million to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. The money will be used for about 40 miles of the 118-mile trail, which goes through northern Lyon County on its way from Herington to Osawatomie. The KDWP website suggests the area to be improved will be west of Council Grove. The grant will be used for everything from bridges and fences to pipes and drainage improvements.
Source: The Chanute Tribune

Ranson Financial2022-08-21T22:54:22-05:00August 21, 2022|News|

Municipal Bond Trends for August 19, 2022

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.

Ranson Financial2022-08-21T20:40:08-05:00August 19, 2022|News|

Shawnee County residents to vote on whether to raise sales taxes for Gage Park, zoo, Discovery Center

Shawnee County residents will vote Nov. 8 on whether to levy a new, countywide, 0.2% sales tax to benefit Gage Park, the Topeka Zoo and the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center. Shawnee County Commissioners Aaron Mays, Kevin Cook and Bill Riphahn voted 3-0 Thursday to schedule a ballot question election regarding that matter. “I think it’s important to note that we are not passing a sales tax,” Cook said. “That is for the taxpayers to decide on a ballot.”
Source: CJonline

Ranson Financial2022-08-21T09:35:14-05:00August 19, 2022|News|

A park built with patience: A look at the treasure these acres in Olathe hold

It’s a huge area, but those who worked to create Olathe’s Cedar Niles Park hope visitors wander through the many acres and soak up all of its unique specifics. “It’s a beautiful part of Johnson County with wooded hillsides and streams,” said Bill Maasen, superintendent of Parks & Golf Courses, Johnson County Park and Recreation District. “It’s one of the most scenic portions of our county.” Cedar Niles was opened to the public last January and officially was dedicated earlier this spring. The park, which is more than 1,000 acres, is located west of downtown Olathe, stretching nearly two miles north and south between 119th and 135th streets. It is adjacent to Lake Olathe and the Prairie Center and features a paved trail, a single-track hiking and mountain bike trail, three access points with water fountains, a playground, shelter and restrooms.
Source: Joco 913 News

Ranson Financial2022-08-19T07:29:25-05:00August 19, 2022|News|

Lawrence makes bus rides free starting 2023

With the rise in costs for many goods and services around the country, the City of Lawrence hopes that it can help its residents out by making bus rides free next year. Lawrence Transit will initiate a pilot program to go fare free for the entirety of 2023 for all services which includes fixed route, T Lift, Night Line and planned Sunday microtransit. This decision was made during the Lawrence City Commission meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 16. The Fare Free Pilot Program is expected to help several areas of the city’s Strategic Plan and streamline transit operations.
Source: KSNT 27 News

Ranson Financial2022-08-19T07:27:58-05:00August 19, 2022|News|

Municipal Bond Trends for August 18, 2022

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.

Ranson Financial2022-08-19T07:27:21-05:00August 19, 2022|News|

Hutchinson turns 150 and hundreds celebrate at a mile-long block party on Main Street

Hundreds gathered for a giant block party, commemorating Hutchinson’s 150th birthday. The mile-long celebration started at 6 p.m. with a photo of more than 300 celebrants, dressed in Hutchinson’s yellow and blue, forming the number 150 and waving at a drone. “It’s a fun historic event,” said Lauren Storm of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce. “It’s a great idea for the city officials to involve everybody on this historic moment.” The Reno County Museum, the City of Hutchinson, Hutch Rec and the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce partnered to create a community block party on Aug. 18.
Source: Hutch News

Ranson Financial2022-08-19T07:17:59-05:00August 19, 2022|News|

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