Manhattan Cleanup Making Progress

The severe weather that hit Manhattan earlier this month caused considerable damage, and it’s taking a bit longer than originally anticipated to collect all the downed tree limbs. Citywide cleanup efforts moved into Area Two late last week, after City crews finished picking up tree and limb debris in Area One on June 23rd. The amount of tree and limb debris collected has been significant, leading to multiple days of work being needed in each region. Crews will only move into Area Three once Area Two is complete. Residents of any of the later collection areas – Areas Three, Four, and Five – are urged to have all tree limbs, branches, and drop debris out to the curb, to ensure they are ready.
Source: WIBW News Now

Ranson Financial2022-06-30T23:56:29-05:00June 30, 2022|News|

July summit in Wichita will explore how state will divvy $3.8B from infrastructure bill

Kansas is set to receive at least $3.8 billion during the next five years from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and an instructional two-day event planned in Wichita next month will explore how cities, counties and the private sector can start tapping into the funds. The Kansas Infrastructure Summit, planned for July 13-14 at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex at Wichita State University, will cover grant opportunities available under the BIL and review strategies for preparing grant applications. Attendees are also invited to share input on infrastructure priorities in Kansas, including transportation, water, energy and broadband.
Source: Wichita Business Journal

Ranson Financial2022-07-01T07:42:28-05:00June 30, 2022|News|

Municipal Bond Trends for June 29, 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 Financial2022-06-30T08:14:14-05:00June 30, 2022|News|

Sewer plants have made Wichita’s south side smelly for years. Is change on the way?

You get used to the smell of sewage, but that doesn’t make it any more pleasant. That’s one thing Chauncey Kemp has learned from living in Plainview for 63 years. “If the wind is blowing from the west, we’ve got to stay in the house. Let all the windows down,” Kemp said. Two south Wichita wastewater facilities — plant 1, situated between I-135 and K-15, and plant 2 at 57th Street South and Hydraulic — process 90% of the city’s raw sewage. Blades at the bottom of massive circular digester tanks break up roughly 30 million gallons of sludge a day, sending it through a suction system for refining. The stench rises from vats of waste and chemicals, enveloping parts of the south side like an invisible fog.
Source: Wichita Eagle

Ranson Financial2022-06-30T07:55:40-05:00June 30, 2022|News|

Fireworks fun abounds in communities

The July 4 holiday brings about food, fun and the obligatory fireworks. Exactly when residents can shoot off their firecrackers — and how late they can do so — depends on where they live. Fireworks are legal to shoot in Iola from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. through Sunday, and then from 9 a.m to midnight on Monday, Independence Day. In LaHarpe, fireworks can be shot from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Sunday, and from 10 a.m. to midnight on Monday. Thursday is the first day fireworks are legal for shooting in both Humboldt and Moran. Humboldt’s fireworks are allowed from 8 a.m. to midnight through Monday; Moran’s are legal from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. through Monday.
Source: The Iola Register

Ranson Financial2022-06-30T00:13:52-05:00June 30, 2022|News|

Powell: ‘No guarantee’ Fed can tame inflation

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said there’s “no guarantee’’ the central bank can tame runaway inflation without hurting the job market. Speaking Wednesday at a European Central Bank forum in Sintra, Portugal, Powell repeated his hope that the Fed can achieve a so-called soft landing — raising interest rates just enough to slow the economy and rein in surging consumer prices without causing a recession and sharply raising the unemployment rate. “We believe we can do that. That is our aim,’’ he said. But the Russian invasion of Ukraine, he said, had made the job mor2e difficult by disrupting commerce and driving up the price of food, energy and chemicals. “It’s gotten harder,’’ Powell said. “The pathways have gotten narrower.’’
Source: The Iola Register

Ranson Financial2022-06-30T00:09:54-05:00June 30, 2022|News|

Housing boom rolls on in Goddard

The housing boom in Goddard shows no signs of slowing. With multiple new subdivisions under construction, the city council on Monday approved rezoning of two parcels to allow construction of even more homes. A four-acre property immediately north of the Orscheln store, which is located on US-54 Highway, was donated to the city in December 2020.
Source: Times-Sentinel Newspapers » Feed

Ranson Financial2022-06-30T07:58:42-05:00June 30, 2022|News|

Conway Springs orders new ambulance

It will take nearly two years to get here, but the wheels have been set in motion for the city of Conway Springs to purchase a new ambulance for its EMS Department. A request to purchase the new ambulance was brought before the council last week by EMS director Christina Jones. Jones said that with the time it will take for the new ambulance to be constructed and delivered, now was the time to make a decision.
Source: Times-Sentinel Newspapers » Feed

Ranson Financial2022-06-30T07:59:20-05:00June 29, 2022|News|

Where does your water come from?

Last week’s boil order in the City of Wichita impacted thousands of water customers in the city, as well as customers on water systems that are supplied by Wichita. According to Wichita city officials, a “glitch” in the system was not picked up quickly enough, causing cloudy water. Tests showed that the water remained chlorinated. Chlorine is added to water systems for disinfection.
Source: Times-Sentinel Newspapers

Ranson Financial2022-06-30T08:01:12-05:00June 29, 2022|News|

Differing opinions continue to stall Wind Energy Moratorium

The Brown County Commission met on Monday morning, and with a decision expected to implement a moratorium against the development of commercial wind energy in the county was once again delayed as commissioners clashed on details of the proposed moratorium. At the County Commission meeting on June 6, County Attorney Kevin Hill presented a proposed moratorium on wind energy development, per the request of the commission. The proposed ordinance would impose a $1,000 per day fine for any company in violation, and would stand for 18 months, unless extended at that time. The moratorium would give the commission time to put a Comprehensive Plan in place, which would include zoning guidelines among other items.
Source: hiawathaworldonline.com

Ranson Financial2022-06-29T23:34:07-05:00June 29, 2022|News|