USD 231 names interim superintendent

James A. Sutton was approved as the new interim superintendent for Gardner-Edgerton School District USD 231 at the February 7 school board meeting. Sutton will serve as the interim superintendent effective immediately until June 30, 2022. The unanimous decision by board members was made after over an hour of executive session. “I am nothing but excited about coming to USD 231 and assisting the rest of the fiscal year helping out to do what I can,” he said. Sutton said he had listened to quite a few different perspectives where the district was currently at and planning on going. “As mentioned there are so many parallels in my 28 years as super as to what the needs of the district are,” he said. “I’m impressed how resolved the board is on working together when it is ripe for polarization.”
Source: Gardner News

Ranson Financial2022-02-13T20:56:40-06:00February 13, 2022|News|

Sales tax collection continues to climb in Hillsboro

The Hillsboro City Council heard in their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 1 that sales tax is continuing the strong upward trend from 2021. “Sales tax collection in 2022 has started off 25% higher than January 2021. In total we received $75,552.83 in January for sales in December 2021,” said Hillsboro City Administrator Matt Stiles. Stiles gave the council an update on the proposed shipping container housing on 3rd Street. The council heard public concerns about the project at the Jan. 18 council meeting. The project was referred back to the Planning Commission for further discussion.
Source: Hillsboro Free Press

Ranson Financial2022-02-13T20:54:24-06:00February 13, 2022|News|

Dept. of Southeast Kansas is granting millions of dollars to improve the communities

Across Kansas, rural communities will soon be receiving some help with their infrastructure, and for some this couldn’t have come at a better time. “It’s something we’ve been looking at for a while. We’ve been working on it for some time trying to figure out,” said Mickey Pyle, Mayor of Girard. 40 communities across Kansas were announced as the recipients of the 2022 Community Development Block Grants. “The Department of Commerce in Kansas has grant money they give out. A lot of its infrastructure or improvements in the city.” $17.6 million will be helping the state improve public safety, infrastructure, and economic opportunity. Over 2-million of that will be going towards southeast Kansas.
Source: KSNF/KODE

Ranson Financial2022-02-13T20:52:37-06:00February 13, 2022|News|

What Wichita City Council members, mayor are looking for in next police chief

Here are the qualities, background and priorities the Wichita City Council members who answered a five-question survey from The Wichita Eagle say the city’s new police chief should have. The city has already solicited proposals from consulting firm, paving the way for a national search to begin after current chief Gordon Ramsay leaves on March 1. What background and qualities do you think Wichita’s next police chief should have? Obviously, we’re looking for someone who has really the dedication and the professional experience to take on such a key a role. And in addition to a stellar resume of education and professional experience, really it’s going to be important to find someone who has that community policing mentality and also a track record of building bridges within the community that go both ways.
Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

Ranson Financial2022-02-13T20:46:59-06:00February 13, 2022|News|

County approves broadband study

Labette County commissioners agreed to move forward with a broadband study that will map out current broadband coverage in the county. Commissioners, after some discussion, agreed to hire Finley Engineering and CCG Consulting of Lamar, Missouri, at a cost of $69,385 to conduct the study. Competitive and needs analysis to understand the broadband needs and estimate market demand for broadband services. Pre-engineering to estimate the cost of building the network.
Source: Parsons Sun

Ranson Financial2022-02-13T20:40:13-06:00February 13, 2022|News|

City OKs updated vicious dog rules

Parsons city commissioners Monday approved a new vicious dog ordinance that will repeal the one approved last month by the commission. The reason for the new ordinance was because the original one did not have all the details the commissioners wanted in it. Ross Albertini, city attorney, reworked the ordinance and commissioners approved the updated one. Under the ordinance, all impoundment costs are the responsibility of the owner.
Source: Parsons Sun

Ranson Financial2022-02-13T20:36:25-06:00February 13, 2022|News|

Working for Lenexa: A desire to help others and an eagerness to learn are a great fit for facility maintenance

Repairing water fountains. Fixing garage doors. Cleaning air conditioner units. The four full-time facility maintenance technicians working for the City of Lenexa’s Municipal Services Department do it all. For Bobby Lyon, though, it’s more than keeping things in working order. His job is about helping others, learning new skills, and seeing his handiwork across the city. Growing up, Bobby recalls how his dad was super handy. “If we had something and it broke, our options were to fix it or do without,” Bobby said. As a young kid, Bobby not only saw his dad repair what was broken, but he also saw him take parts and make them into something.
Source: Shawnee Mission Post

Ranson Financial2022-02-13T20:34:08-06:00February 13, 2022|News|

Prairie Village residents can now have old mattresses picked up curbside — Here’s how it works

Johnson County’s landfill, located in Shawnee, is on track to close — due to capacity limitations — in 2043. Ward 4 Councilmember and environmental committee liaison Piper Reimer said the committee was reminded about the need to divert waste from this site when Commissioner Becky Fast spoke to the city council on Jan. 18. Reimer said diversion efforts like this reduces landfill waste which, in turn, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and toxins going into air, water and soil. The environmental committee dedicated its entire $8,000 budget to the curbside mattress recycling program, Reimer said.
Source: Shawnee Mission Post

Ranson Financial2022-02-13T20:32:36-06:00February 13, 2022|News|

UG Commission moves forward on stormwater infrastructure program

The Unified Government Commission moved forward on stormwater infrastructure concerns Monday night after some months of delays on the issue. At a special meeting Monday night of the full UG Commission, the commissioners unanimously approved the plan to submit an application to the federal government seeking financing under the Water Infrastructure and Innovation Act (WIFIA). The commission approved a $100,000 application fee with the application, on a motion by Commissioner Melissa Bynum. There was no approval Monday night for a previously discussed stormwater rate increase.
Source: Wyandotte Daily

Ranson Financial2022-02-13T20:29:40-06:00February 13, 2022|News|

Rigby leaving Wichita for city manager position in Oklahoma

Scot Rigby, who has served as assistant city manager in Wichita since July 2015, will resign at the end of the month to start a new role as city manager of Edmond, Okla. During a search to find a replacement, Kathy Sexton, who retired as city manager of Derby late last year, will serve as interim assistant city manager. Rigby, whose last day is Feb. 25, said it’s been a professional goal of his to serve as a city manager. “I’ve loved my job here. I think Wichita is a fantastic community, our family’s loved it, this is just an opportunity to try something new and to continue to pursue my career goals,” he said.
Source: Wichita Business Journal

Ranson Financial2022-02-13T20:28:49-06:00February 13, 2022|News|

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