Chanute adds housing stock

Chanute City Commissioners sold 11 lots just south of its airport to be developed into housing, according to the Chanute Tribune. Darin Luebbering of Advanced Systems Homes purchased the lots for $5,000 apiece. “It’s not going to be a problem to build these houses,” Luebbering said, adding that state funding and incentives makes it particularly attractive to build now. Luebbering said he expected to build the homes, three to four at a time, within 18 months. The lots have already been developed with utility connections and streets. The city has plans to add another 13 lots at a later time.
Source: The Iola Register

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

Pittsburg community efforts restore piece of African American History

The Pittsburg Community is getting its first look at a restored piece of African American History. The Carver League Foundation held an open house for its recently renovated building. Since the 1950’s the building had been a gathering place for the African American community in the area, however over time it fell into disrepair. An effort to save the structure began last year. Through those community efforts, angel donations, and volunteers from Pittsburg State University’s School of Construction, the building was restored similar to how former Carver League Members remember it.
Source: KSNF/KODE

Ranson Financial2022-06-21T07:36:29-05:00June 20, 2022|News|

Dover celebrates Heritage days

Dover, Ks. celebrated their Heritage Days Saturday with a car show, Antique Tractor display, kid’s activities, a vendor fair, a parade, a beer garden, live music a fire works display and a special appearance from the Shawnee County Mounted Posse. Settlers came to Dover in 1856 and in 1860, Dover was made a voting precinct of Auburn Township. In the fall of 1867, Dover was erected into a township. The first postmaster was Alfred Sage, appointed in 1862, and the family name, Sage, is still widespread in the area today.
Source: KSNT 27 News

Ranson Financial2022-06-21T07:36:50-05:00June 20, 2022|News|

‘I knew I was dying’: How 5 rounds of Narcan possibly saved Kansas police officer’s life

The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department is opening up about a medical emergency possibly due to fentanyl exposure. Officer Dallas Thompson dropped to the ground. His team used five rounds of Narcan before emergency workers transported him to the hospital. The community policing team is still emotional as they discuss what happened in January. … Officer Thompson and his team were helping deliver food to families in need through Harvesters at a local church. They quickly switched gears to help in a burglary investigation. Eventually, a suspect was detained. Thompson did a quick pat-down while wearing gloves. He found pills crumpled in an envelope. His captain called out that he recognized the pills- they could be laced with fentanyl. Thompson carefully removed his gloves. The envelope and pills were sealed in a special evidence bag.
Source: KAKE – News

Ranson Financial2022-06-21T07:38:06-05:00June 20, 2022|News|

‘Worst educator shortage’ in Kansas history

The standards for substitute teaching in Kansas will continue to be lowered for a second consecutive semester in light of “an educator shortage that may be the worst we have ever seen” in Kansas. The Kansas State Board of Education on Wednesday voted 7-3 to temporarily expand eligibility for the state’s emergency substitute teacher license. Board members Ben Jones, Melanie Haas and Janet Waugh voted against. Ordinarily, emergency substitute teacher license holders must have a bachelor’s degree or proof of having completed at least 60 college credit hours. The board’s action on Wednesday expands that eligibility to high school graduates, subject to them clearing background and fingerprint checks.
Source: Salina Journal

Ranson Financial2022-06-20T01:05:37-05:00June 19, 2022|News|

Economic optimism: Reno County has record low unemployment; retirees and exporting talent part of issue

Area experts are upbeat about the economic outlook for Hutchinson and the region, despite record-low unemployment and ongoing inflation-recession worries. Meeting those challenges, however, they say, will likely require convincing more young people to start their careers in their home community or to come back as more of the aging population continues to retire. The tightest labor market for Reno County in more than 30 years means job hunters and those wanting to move up have opportunities not seen in a while, said Tucky Allen, Business Services Director for Kansas WorkforceOne.
Source: Hutch News

Ranson Financial2022-06-20T01:05:03-05:00June 19, 2022|News|

Powell vows that the Fed is ‘acutely focused’ on bringing down inflation

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell reiterated the central bank’s commitment to bringing down inflation, saying Friday that it’s essential for the global financial system. “The Federal Reserve’s strong commitment to our price stability mandate contributes to the widespread confidence in the dollar as a store of value. To that end, my colleagues and I are acutely focused on returning inflation to our 2 percent objective,” Powell said in introductory remarks for a Fed-sponsored conference on the global role of the U.S. currency. Those remarks come two days after the Federal Open Market Committee voted to raise benchmark interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point to a targeted range of 1.5%-1.75%. Banks use the rate to set borrowing costs for short-term loans they provide to each other, but it also feeds through to a multitude of consumer products like credit cards, home equity loans and auto financing.
Source: CNBC

Ranson Financial2022-06-17T07:54:47-05:00June 17, 2022|News|

Lawrence Police Department creates position devoted to diversity and community engagement

The Lawrence Police Department has announced changes to its organizational structure, including the creation of a new position in the chief’s office devoted to diversity and community engagement. According to the announcement, which came this week in a memo to the Lawrence City Commission, Lt. Myrone Grady, who already is employed by LPD, has been named as the department’s first executive officer for diversity and community engagement.
Source: LJWorld

Ranson Financial2022-06-17T07:52:07-05:00June 17, 2022|News|

City of Olpe hosts roughly 600 visitors as part of Biking Across Kansas tour Thursday night

The City of Olpe played host to several hundred cyclists from across the state Thursday evening. Riders in the annual Biking Across Kansas event concluded day six of their journey across the state at Olpe High School where students, staff and residents put on a special meal to welcome roughly 600 individuals. … USD 252 Superintendent Mike Argabright says he was grateful for the opportunity to showcase the Olpe community to the visiting riders.
Source: KVOE Emporia Radio

Ranson Financial2022-06-17T07:37:26-05:00June 17, 2022|News|

Municipal Bond Trends for June 16, 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 Financial2022-06-17T07:26:13-05:00June 17, 2022|News|

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