Pittsburg discusses fund allocation and Section 8 payment standards

The Pittsburg City Commissioners met today to discuss the allocation of Revolving Loan Funds and Section 8 payment standards. Primarily, the commissioners discussed allocating $30,000 from the RLF to support infrastructure improvements to Blue Spoon Properties. Commissioners also voted to raise the Section 8 payment standard as rent prices rise in the area. Quentin Holmes, Director of Community Development and Housing stated: “It’ll really open up opportunities for those who need the program and the landlords in town who had to increase their rent.”
Source: KOAMKOAM

Ranson Financial2022-05-12T07:07:21-05:00May 12, 2022|News|

Girard outdoor projects are in the works

City officials in Girard are planning to make it a healthy summer. A number of outdoor projects are in the works. This first is a new disc golf course located between the Crawford Hills Municipal Golf Course and the County Fairgrounds. Also, the city pool, which is set to open Memorial Day Weekend, is getting a new splash pad. And, city crews will soon begin work on resurfacing the tennis courts at the skatepark, which will then be used for pickleball. “I’m glad to see, we want to give people some exercise, basically for health type purposes, get out and get exercise and everything and I believe we’ve shown a pretty good interest in it,” said Mickey Pyle, Mayor of Girard.
Source: KSNF/KODE

Ranson Financial2022-05-12T07:06:03-05:00May 12, 2022|News|

Brown County takes steps to protect county as wind energy topic heats up

The Brown County Commissioners took steps to protect the county as the wind energy topic heats up. Clif Heiniger presented the commissioners with a letter signed by 143 residents who were concerned about wind turbines being present in the county. Heiniger told commissioners most of the signees were rural resident and cited everything from visual, noise, electronic interference to reasons they didn’t want the turbines. He also noted that property values would suffer with large wind turbines in the area. A member of the Brown County Glade Watch – as the group of concerned citizens has named themselves – Heiniger told the commission that the group was concerned with the progression of the Pony Express Wind Project, which consists of 320 turbines that will primarily be located in Nemaha County but also encompass an area of Brown County near Fairview.
Source: hiawathaworldonline.com

Ranson Financial2022-05-12T07:34:37-05:00May 12, 2022|News|

Brown County takes steps to protect county as wind energy topic heats up

The Brown County Commissioners took steps to protect the county as the wind energy topic heats up. Clif Heiniger presented the commissioners with a letter signed by 143 residents who were concerned about wind turbines being present in the county. Heiniger told commissioners most of the signees were rural resident and cited everything from visual, noise, electronic interference to reasons they didn’t want the turbines. He also noted that property values would suffer with large wind turbines in the area.
Source: hiawathaworldonline.com

Ranson Financial2022-05-12T07:39:32-05:00May 12, 2022|News|

Miami County Clerk’s office invites public to attend ‘Election 101’

The public will have the opportunity to learn more about what goes into putting on an election in Miami County during “Election 101” as the 2022 election draws closer. The Miami County Clerk/Election Office is holding the information session at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, in the commission chambers at the Miami County Administration Building, located at 201 S. Pearl St. in Paola. County Clerk/Election Officer Janet White said after a short presentation, the public will have the chance to ask questions and cast a fun ballot. Elections, ballot boxes, redistricting and other related topics have been in the news of late at the state and national level.
Source: republic-online.com

Ranson Financial2022-05-12T07:35:18-05:00May 12, 2022|News|

JoCo planners rebuff county commission’s urging to make solar farm rules less restrictive

A set of rules that would govern how utility-scale solar farms are planned in Johnson County was bounced back to the county commission Tuesday by planning board members, who insist their tighter regulations – and not the commission’s suggestions for less restrictive measures – are the right way to go. In so doing, the Johnson County Planning Commission rejected most of the county commission’s recommendations made at a public hearing in April. It’s the latest turn in a much-watched back-and-forth that has taken on political overtones as the county considers regulating a growing industry for which it currently has no guidelines.
Source: Prairie Village Post

Ranson Financial2022-05-12T06:58:04-05:00May 12, 2022|News|

Shawnee rejects Sundance apartment project after hearing neighbors’ opposition

A 239-unit apartment complex proposal that has drawn the adamant opposition of its nearest neighbors was unanimously denied rezoning Monday night by the Shawnee City Council. The Sundance Shawnee project, at Johnson Drive and Woodland Drive, would have consisted of a mix of one- two- and three- bedroom apartments on 21 acres in a mostly undeveloped field near a former quarry in northwest Shawnee. Its developer, Minnesota-based Timberland Partners, characterized it as designed for young professionals who eventually want to own their own homes. Ryan Sailer, vice president of real estate development with Timberland, said the company took pains to design the project so it would fit in with surrounding single-family homes. His presentation also addressed the many concerns neighbors previously brought up about traffic, water drainage, environmental impact, school crowding and potential for crime.
Source: Shawnee Mission Post

Ranson Financial2022-05-12T06:55:55-05:00May 12, 2022|News|

Allen County health leader reflects on pandemic

Health department officials tackled a lot of extra responsibilities because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rebecca Johnson, director of the Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Department, told county commissioners on Tuesday. Johnson submitted her department’s annual budget request, asking for $115,000 from Allen County. That’s the same amount received last year. With her request, Johnson also provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic forced her staff to take on numerous additional duties, but the department received state and federal grants to offset much of the costs of that increased workload.
Source: The Iola Register

Ranson Financial2022-05-12T07:36:34-05:00May 12, 2022|News|

Allen County community hears placemaking plan

In a small town, everyone always seems to know what’s wrong — and how to fix it. The thousand conversations over coffee, in backyards, or in the grocery store parking lot are all unique but all the same. They’re greeted with head nods, grumbles of frustration. If only everyone else would listen! A thousand kings and queens looking for their subjects. Which is why when several dozen area residents gathered at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center Monday evening to discuss the future of Allen County, the stakes seemed high. Here was a chance to get everyone pulling in the same direction.
Source: The Iola Register

Ranson Financial2022-05-12T07:37:00-05:00May 12, 2022|News|

Resident gathers 900 signatures for Pott Co. Commission expansion

Pottawatomie County resident Doug Kern has gathered nearly 900 signatures on the petition to add the question of expanding the Board of Commissioners from three to five to the November ballot. State statute requires 5% of the registered voters sign the petition in order for it to go on the ballot, and Kern has estimated that 900 signatures will meet that requirement. “The statement that would go on the ballot is ready to go,” he said Monday. “I would request a favor from the commission in that we can save the county clerk’s office a whole lot of work if the board of county commissioners by resolution would put this on the ballot.” Adding the question to the ballot by resolution would eliminate the need for the county clerk’s office to verify all the signatures on the petition.
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Ranson Financial2022-05-12T06:49:51-05:00May 12, 2022|News|