‘Time bomb’ lead pipes set to be removed. But first water utilities have to find them

It took three years for officials to notice lead was seeping into the city’s drinking water. Missouri regulators had given the green light in 2014 for Trenton to start adding monochloramine to its drinking water to disinfect it without the harmful byproducts of chlorine. But by 2017, the city noticed something alarming. Lead levels in drinking water in the northwest Missouri town — population 5,609 — had spiked. Over the next two years, one-quarter of the homes tested exceeded the Environmental Protection Agency’s action level — 15 parts per billion — at least once.
Source: The Lawrence Times

Ranson Financial2022-06-21T01:58:01-05:00June 21, 2022|News|

Neighborhood Center brings low-cost or free meals, fellowship to older adults in JoCo

Johnson County has filled a void in Olathe by opening a new congregate dining site where older adults can socialize and eat together. The newest Neighborhood Center is at Olathe Towers, 1425 E. College Way. The site hosts older adults from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays, with a hot lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Breakfast is offered Tuesday through Thursday. “Olathe has not had a congregate site in more than 10 years. We created a unique partnership with Olathe Towers, an older adult high-rise,” Brandy Hodge, spokeswoman for Johnson County Aging & Human Services, said by email.
Source: Joco 913 News

Ranson Financial2022-06-20T07:25:38-05:00June 20, 2022|News|

$800M in upgrades happening at 2 aging JoCo wastewater plants

Two major improvement projects costing more than $800 million combined are bringing some much needed upgrades to two of the county’s oldest wastewater treatment facilities. … The Tomahawk Creek facility, 10701 Lee Boulevard, was originally built in the 1950s and was recently expanded in a nearly complete overhaul that finished in May. The Myron K. Nelson plant, 4800 Nall Avenue, dates back even further to the 1940s, and a major renovation project there is just now getting underway. The two facilities combined process more than half of the county’s wastewater each day.
Source: Prairie Village Post

Ranson Financial2022-06-20T07:26:23-05:00June 20, 2022|News|

Fed promises ‘unconditional’ approach to taking down inflation in report to Congress

Federal Reserve officials rolled out strong language Friday to describe their approach to inflation, promising a full-fledged effort to restore price stability. In its annual report on monetary policy – a precursor to Chairman Jerome Powell’s appearance before Congress next week – the central bank promised it would launch a full effort to bring down inflation pressures running at their fastest pace in more than 40 years. “The Committee’s commitment to restoring price stability — which is necessary for sustaining a strong labor market — is unconditional,” the Fed said in a report to Congress. That marks the Fed’s strongest statement yet, affirming its commitment to continue raising interest rates and otherwise tightening policy to solve the economy’s paramount issue.
Source: CNBC – Bonds

Ranson Financial2022-06-20T01:00:03-05:00June 20, 2022|News|

USD 457 bus drivers place at competition

Three Garden City Public Schools brought home awards from the Kansas State Pupil Transportation Association’s Bus Rodeo Safety Competition on June 1 in Salina. Jerry Guerrero took first place in the Experienced Transit Driver Division; Andrew Herring took second place in the Rookie Transit Driver Division; and Liz Nunez received a medal for a perfect written score. The winners were presented their awards at a banquet that was held on June 3.
Source: Greater Garden City » Feed

Ranson Financial2022-06-20T07:27:08-05:00June 20, 2022|News|

Cottonwood Falls unveils online bill paying

With gas prices at record highs, even short trips in small towns can bring second thoughts. But Cottonwood Falls has a new way to save a drive. “It is an option that will allow people to pay from home, without having to have a check or cash and coming into the office,” City Clerk Bree Larkin said. The city added online utility bill paying to the city website in early June. Larkin said it will be available for July consolidated payments of water, sewage and trash. “We’ve had quite a few people ask for it,” Larkin noted. “We want people to have the option to pay in multiple ways that work for the best for them.”
Source: Emporia Gazette

Ranson Financial2022-06-20T07:27:34-05:00June 20, 2022|News|

Emporia housing board ponders education, enforcement of rental property standards

Emporia’s Community Housing Board is considering ways to improve renting standards for tenants and landlords in the city. The board held a special meeting on Thursday evening to discuss possible solutions to the influx of issues surrounding rental properties in the city, including inattentive landlords and a surplus of vacant properties. Matt Lowery, chairman of the housing board, said the endgame is enforcement of current property standards and educating landlords and tenants on their rights and responsibilities.
Source: Emporia Gazette

Ranson Financial2022-06-20T00:52:50-05:00June 20, 2022|News|

Infrared technology used after large train derailment in Lawrence

After a train derailed on Friday, the Lawrence Police Department worked to identify if there were any hot spots or fires on Saturday. Using infrared technology, the LPD’s unoccupied aerial vehicle pilots were able to determine there were no dangerous hot spots or fires after around 30 train cars derailed on June 17. UAV pilots shared the information they collected with Union Pacific to coordinate a clean-up plan. Because the wreck was near the Lawrence Municipal Airport, the FAA helped to provide a safe air space. “This valuable, and potentially lifesaving, view would not have been possible without UAV technology,” according to LPD’s Twitter.
Source: KSNT 27 News

Ranson Financial2022-06-20T00:50:53-05:00June 20, 2022|News|

Abilene comes in second in national contest for best historic small town

The town of Abilene just made the top ten of a nationwide poll of the best historic small towns. Abilene not only made the top ten for the 2022 Best Historic Small Town category of USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice contest, but nearly came in first place. The list of winners for the 2022 Best Historic Small Town category are as follows: Wickford, RI; Abilene, KS; San Elizario, TX; De Smet, SD; Gettysburg, PA; Taos, NM; Natchitoches, LA; Berkeley Springs, WV; Natchez, MS. This marks the fourth time in a row that Abilene has finished in the top ten for the contest. While the town was able to maintain the top spot throughout the voting period, the community slipped to the number two spot in the final days when rankings were hidden, according to the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Source: KSNT 27 News

Ranson Financial2022-06-20T07:28:35-05:00June 20, 2022|News|

GO Topeka working to attract young talent to city, focusing on childcare and housing

GO Topeka is actively working to attract young talent to the capital city. Trina Goss, Director of Talent Attraction and Workforce for GO Topeka, stopped by 27 News Friday morning to tell us how. Unemployment is at historic low levels in Shawnee County. GO Topeka talked with employers who say attracting talent is their number one concern. GO Topeka has made talent attraction and workforce development a top priority by also focusing on childcare and housing. GO Topeka said it’s facilitating child car summits to bring together experts in this field to begin brainstorming how to enhance their options. They’re also studying other states to see what’s working.
Source: KSNT 27 News

Ranson Financial2022-06-20T00:46:04-05:00June 20, 2022|News|

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