Lenexa council supports Retreat on the Prairie project off K-10 as a ‘housing for all’ solution

The Retreat on the Prairie, a mixed-use residential and commercial development proposed near K-10 and Ridgeview, got the go-ahead from Lenexa city leaders this week… Some councilmembers also said the project would help the city provide a diverse housing stock. “It’s all of the things that we as Lenexa have done,” said outgoing Councilmember Mandy Stuke. “I just kind of want to bring it to the forefront that I think this is really a good use of the space. “I’m pleased to see that we have different types of housing for all, young to old, and I think this is going to fit another type of Lenexan that may not have this type of option, our empty nesters. People’s lifestyles are somewhat changing. I think this will only enhance and bring new Lenexans to come to love our city even more.”
Source: Shawnee Mission Post

Ranson Financial2021-10-22T06:58:44-05:00October 22, 2021|News|

New Wichita website intends to clear way for small businesses to bid on government contracts

A new website from the city of Wichita aims to be a one-stop shop for doing business in and with the city. The website, workwith.wichita.gov, is a platform from software startup Qwally, which works with local governments to build a more inclusive digital landscape for government contracting, procurement and resource access. “We’ve never had a site like this before,” said Chris Haislett, contract compliance officer in the city’s purchasing department. “So a lot of this information is probably on wichita.gov right now, but a lot of is not centralized.”
Source: Wichita Business Journal

Ranson Financial2021-10-22T06:59:00-05:00October 22, 2021|News|

‘Painful history’: Overland Park could terminate tax incentives for apartment complex

The city of Overland Park could terminate its tax incentive agreement with the developers of the long-troubled Market Lofts project downtown. The city’s Finance, Administration and Economic Development Committee on Wednesday unanimously agreed to end the tax increment financing deal after the developer sold the project without the City Council’s approval — putting it in default of the agreement. The council will make the final decision once the required documents are prepared, spokesman Sean Reilly said. The Market Lofts multifamily development, at the northwest corner of 80th and Marty streets, was among the first mixed-use apartment complexes to be planned in the heart of downtown, which is now home to several projects of the sort.
Source: Joco 913 News

Ranson Financial2021-10-22T06:59:21-05:00October 22, 2021|News|

Man pleads guilty to shutting down rural Kansas water system

A man has admitted that he shut down a rural central Kansas water system but said he was too intoxicated to remember what happened, prosecutors said. Wyatt Travnichek, 22, of Ellsworth County, pleaded guilty Wednesday to tampering with a public water system and reckless damage to a public computer during unauthorized access. Prosecutors said Travnichek used a shared pass code to shut down the Post Rock Rural Water District in Ellsworth, which supplies water to about 1,500 customers in central Kansas.
Source: Wichita Eagle

Ranson Financial2021-10-22T08:02:46-05:00October 22, 2021|News|

Grant awarded to Finney County Historical Society

The Finney County Historical Society has received a SHARP Recovery Grant of $10,408 from Humanities Kansas. SHARP Recovery grants are designed to support Kansas Cultural organizations that provide humanities programming and have encountered challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The awards provide funds for general operational support, staff retention and needed digital or operational transitions for cultural work in the post-pandemic era. “Humanities Kansas is honored to be able to support Kansas cultural organizations as we recover from the impact of COVID,” said Julie Mulvihill, HK executive director. “This past year has demonstrated that Kansans lean into the humanities during challenging times.”
Source: Greater Garden City » Feed

Ranson Financial2021-10-22T00:39:40-05:00October 22, 2021|News|

Trey Cocking to become next Emporia city manager

The city of Emporia has found its next city manager. The city commission approved an employment agreement with Trey Cocking to replace outgoing city manager Mark McAnarney Wednesday evening, with Cocking to officially take over the role Dec. 7. … Cocking currently serves as the Deputy Director of the League of Kansas Municipalities. He was the city manager for Atchison from 2009-2017 and the city administrator for Cherryvale 2006-2009. He earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice/law enforcement administration from Washburn University in 2002 and a master’s degree in public service and administration from Texas A&M University in 2004. He is originally from Derby. Cocking said that his experience in Atchison — which shares a lot in common with Emporia — has prepared him for the work he will do starting in December.
Source: Emporia Gazette

Ranson Financial2021-10-22T07:00:38-05:00October 22, 2021|News|

Mandatory ten-digit dialing begins Sunday in area codes 785 and 620

Kansans that live in area codes 785 or 620 will be required to use 10-digit dialing when making local calls beginning Sunday. Local calls dialed with only seven digits will not go through, and a recording will inform you that your call cannot be completed as dialed. The change is being made to make it easier for persons in crisis to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline that goes into effect in July. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved 988 as the new abbreviated number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Any area code that uses the 988 prefix in telephone numbers is mandated to adopt 10-digit dialing. That includes Kansas area codes 785 and 620, which cover the majority of the state. In total, 82 area codes in 36 states will make the change.
Source: KSNT News

Ranson Financial2021-10-22T00:25:16-05:00October 22, 2021|News|

Hutchinson Siemens plant implementing rolling furloughs

Welch also said that with the additional deterioration in the global supply chain, especially the unprecedented congestion at the West Coast ports, the company has been forced to cut some full weeks of production this month. Welch also said that the company will be under reduced work hours through December (as originally planned) but will need to adjust week to week based on the supply chain.
Source: KAKE – News

Ranson Financial2021-10-22T00:21:03-05:00October 22, 2021|News|

New restaurant in Maize run entirely by high school students

There’s a new restaurant in Maize that is preparing a recipe for success for high school students eager to learn more about the business world. It opened just last week and will close on Friday, even though it’s been a huge win for the teens. The restaurant is called Blue House Burgers, located on Academy Avenue in Maize. It’s a pop-up restaurant run by students in the Culinary Applications Class at the Maize Career Academy. Cara Poole is the teacher. She says she just stands back and lets the teens do their thing. “They developed the recipes, they costed them, (and) they are in charge of marketing and serving and orders, and it’s student run. I’m here for support,” she remarked.
Source: KAKE – News

Ranson Financial2021-10-22T07:01:41-05:00October 22, 2021|News|

Unified Greeley County completes Sunflower’s site certification

Unified Greeley County completed the site certification process for a light industrial property in Tribune, Kan. Unified Greeley County, in conjunction with Greeley County Community Development, submitted the necessary information to qualify it for certification through Sunflower Electric Power Corporation’s Certified Sites Program. “We’re excited to have Unified Greeley County’s first certified site through the Sunflower Certified Sites Program. This 24-acre tract of land is conveniently located adjacent to the city of Tribune and provides an excellent opportunity for development,” said Christy Hopkins, director for Greeley County Community Development. “Unified Greeley County welcomes development and has ample space to facilitate growth. The certification of this site sends a message that our community is open for business and invites new opportunities to our area.”
Source: Sunflower Electric

Ranson Financial2021-10-22T07:01:57-05:00October 22, 2021|News|