Muni yields rise further ahead of Fed rate hikes

Municipals were weaker amid larger losses in U.S. Treasuries while equities ended mixed as markets were quieter ahead of the FOMC rate-hike decision Wednesday. Triple-A benchmark yields were cut five to eight basis points, depending on the scale, while USTs rose six to 11 basis points. Muni-to-UST ratios were at 66% in five years, 84% in 10 years and 99% in 30, according to Refinitiv MMD’s 3 p.m. read. ICE Data Services had the five at 67%, the 10 at 83% and the 30 at 98% at a 4 p.m. read. In the primary, J.P. Morgan Securities priced for Riverside County, California, $360 million of 2022 tax and revenue anticipation notes, with 5s of 6/2023 at 2.15%, noncall.
Source: The Bond Buyer

Ranson Financial2022-06-15T18:52:06-05:00June 15, 2022|News|

City Council votes to end extra sales tax, improvement district in northeast Wichita

Wichita City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday to end an extra one-cent sales tax that helped fund public improvements to go along with a development near K-96 and Greenwich Road. The district northeast of the interchange includes the Wichita Sports Forum and a number of restaurants and retail stores. The district was created for a 22-year term that would have ended in October, 2036, but strong retail sales growth in the area will allow the city to pay off the bonds on the public improvements and end the tax on September 30th of this year. The sales tax that was in effect in the district was used to finance improvements at the K-96 and Greenwich Road interchange. Interim assistant city manager Kathy Sexton told the council that the tax can be ended because it has successfully raised the amount needed to pay for the interchange.
Source: 101.3 KFDI

Ranson Financial2022-06-15T07:28:49-05:00June 15, 2022|News|

Rose Hill taking design submissions for fall festival

The city of Rose Hill recently opened up competition for its 2022 fall festival button design contest, open to all Rose Hill and USD 294 residents. The theme for this year’s festival is “Our Roots Run Deep – 135 Years & Growing.” Button designs must be drawn in a 6-inch circle on plain white paper. The exact drawing is copied from the entry – not redrawn or touched up in any way. The words “Rose Hill Fall Festival” and “2022” must be on the design, and no computer designs will be accepted.
Source: Derby Informer | Area

Ranson Financial2022-06-15T00:01:00-05:00June 15, 2022|News|

Emporia to offer tours of Carnegie library

The city of Emporia will soon offer tours of the old Carnegie library building, located at 110 E. Sixth Ave. The library will be open at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, and 10 a.m. Thursday, June 23, for tours. The city said each self-guided tour will be approximately 30 minutes long. The Emporia City Commission received an extensive report on the building in April, and on May 11, the city received a letter of interest for the building.
Source: Emporia Gazette

Ranson Financial2022-06-15T07:30:08-05:00June 14, 2022|News|

Special meeting planned on vacant homes, local rentals in Emporia

Some influencers in Emporia talk about a lack of housing. But more homes than you might think sit empty — and some have been unoccupied for years. “We’ve got, in a recent count, over 130 vacant houses — that is, duplex or single-family,” City Housing Specialist Jeff Lynch said. Lynch and the city’s Community Housing Board have called a special meeting for Thursday evening. It has two main topics: a potential city ordinance on vacant houses and registration of all rental property. Empty homes are a concern in cities large and small. Several residents complained to the Madison City Council last week about absentee owners in other states letting properties become eyesores.
Source: Emporia Gazette

Ranson Financial2022-06-15T07:30:53-05:00June 14, 2022|News|

Schwindt excited to take on Burrton superintendent role

Just three weeks after Burrton USD-369 began the search process for a new superintendent, the board of education has hired Kara Schwindt to fill its top leadership position. “It was definitely a fast process, but I’m really excited,” she said. “I think right now ‘excited’ is kind of my word. I’m excited to get in and meet staff, meet the community and see what direction we’re going to go.” Schwindt said she was interested in the Burrton superintendent position because she wanted to stay close to the Wichita area to be near family.
Source: Harvey County Now

Ranson Financial2022-06-14T23:51:49-05:00June 14, 2022|News|

Human trafficking training course happening in Garden City for law enforcement officers

“The hundreds of survivors that I’ve had the opportunity to work with over the years, they have told me about, ‘I was going to school when this happened to me and none of the adults around me knew what what it was or what to do,’ Phillip said. “‘I was, you know, involved in this, this traffic stop with an officer and he missed it.’ You know, I mean, I hear these stories over and over and over, and we call them miss opportunities. I don’t want to see any more missing opportunities.”
Source: KAKE – News

Ranson Financial2022-06-14T23:50:29-05:00June 14, 2022|News|

Lawrence Police reunite 7-year-old boy with his stolen scooter

A 7-year-old boy was reunited with his scooter at Lawrence Police Department headquarters on Tuesday afternoon after the red, three-wheeled vehicle was stolen from outside of an area Walmart while he was shopping with his mother. Brantley Lammo, 7, covered his mouth and appeared overjoyed as a Lawrence officer walked out carrying the recovered scooter, along with a new one and a helmet. “Thank you,” the boy said excitedly.
Source: KC Star Local News

Ranson Financial2022-06-15T07:38:41-05:00June 14, 2022|News|

Public library delivers new books to Topeka readers

If you’re an avid reader, look no further as this local library brings the books to you. As a part of the Topeka Public Library, the Bookmobile allows you to browse its shelves from anywhere. Community engagement is important for a public library, and that means lending books in any way it can. On Tuesday, the Bookmobile stopped at the Brookwood Shopping Center, giving easy access to those in Southwest Topeka. “The bookmobile goes out so that we can get books in the hands of people that might have trouble getting to the library,” said Dawn Buttery, Outreach Storyteller at the Topeka Public Library.
Source: KSNT 27 News

Ranson Financial2022-06-15T07:31:42-05:00June 14, 2022|News|

Resident raises concerns about wind farm to Labette County

Labette County commissioners Monday entertained the idea of putting into effect a moratorium on wind farm construction and development, but no formal action was taken. County resident Lindsey Wilson approached county commissioners about protective opportunities for the county with wind turbines. Wilson and her family live in what would be the footprint of the wind farm if the German utility company RWE moves forward with the development. She asked commissioners to complete research and read about wind farms. “
Source: Parsons Sun

Ranson Financial2022-06-15T07:32:12-05:00June 14, 2022|News|

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