Neil Armstrong’s brother (a long-time resident of Marion and Peabody!) to lead Old Settlers Day parade

Longtime Marion resident Dean Armstrong, brother of astronaut Neil Armstrong, his wife, Kate, children, and grandchildren will lead the Old Settlers Day parade in a float designed as a space shuttle. Their grandchildren and great-grandchildren will ride on a trailer behind the float dressed as astronauts.

Armstrong has lived at the county lake since 2006 and lived in Florence for 15 years before moving to Marion.

His brother, Neil, was the first man to set foot on the moon 50 years ago as part of the Apollo 11 mission.

(Read more: PEABODY Gazette-Bulletin)

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Group fighting to protect Century II calls it the ’most iconic structure in Wichita’

A group of people fighting to protect Century II from what they fear is an effort to tear down the iconic building in downtown Wichita met there Tuesday to advocate for remodeling the structure instead.

One of the organizers of the meeting, which was attended by about 100 people, said he believes an international consulting group plans to demolish the 50-year-old convention and performing arts center along the Arkansas River.

(Read more: Local News |)

Ranson Financial2019-09-18T21:02:31-05:00September 18, 2019|News|

Lenexa continues study of Ad Astra Pool, considers options to renovate or replace on site

Preliminary data from a geotechnical analysis of Ad Astra Pool in Lenexa has found no conclusive evidence for the reason behind the pool’s perpetual maintenance issues.

In a report shared Tuesday night with the city council, city staff said they plan to continue studying the issue, complete the geotechnical analysis and begin a public engagement process in the coming weeks on next steps for the site.

No action was taken Tuesday, as city leaders are waiting on the geotechnical analysis to be complete.

Ranson Financial2019-09-18T21:01:25-05:00September 18, 2019|News|

Prairie Village looking at highest level of LEED certification for new public works facility

The Prairie Village city council this week gave preliminary direction to city staff to begin detailed planning for the replacement of the aging public works facility off Somerset Drive east of Corinth Square with new facilities that could meet the highest level of energy efficiency certification.

Earlier this year, the department conducted an analysis of the condition of the existing public works buildings, finding that four of the six structures on site were in either fair or poor condition and that the facilities would need major renovations to be brought into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Ranson Financial2019-09-18T21:00:07-05:00September 18, 2019|News|

Sedgwick County rejects controversial home for foster youths

After a fourth lengthy debate, a proposal for a care home for foster children near Haysville has been finally rejected by the Sedgwick County Commission.

Although Wednesday’s debate lasted more than two hours, the outcome was never really in doubt. The vote was exactly the same as the first time it came before the commission in July.

Two commissioners, Lacey Cruse and Jim Howell, favored allowing the youth care facility. Three — David Dennis, Michael O’Donnell and Pete Meitzner — were against it.

(Read more: Local News |)

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Olathe earns four awards at Kansas Water Environment Association annual conference

The City of Olathe is proud to announce that city facilities and staff earned four awards at the recent Kansas Water Environment Association annual conference.

The Harold Street Wastewater Treatment Facility was named a top Class 5 plant in the state (facilities treating more than three million gallons per day). The Compost Facility on Hedge Lane was honored with the top biosolids management program in Kansas for 2019. Both awards are a result of the passion of the operators, plant maintenance, and laboratory staff who are on-call 24/7 to protect the environment and health of Olathe citizens.

(Read more: Gardner News)

Ranson Financial2019-09-18T20:54:28-05:00September 18, 2019|News|

KWA learns of northwest Kansas water conservation efforts

Recently the Kansas Water Authority (KWA) met in Goodland under the new direction of Constance (Connie) Crittenden Owen who was appointed Chair this past summer by Governor Kelly to lead the KWA.

“My experience as a licensed attorney practicing Kansas water law for more than 25 years has exposed me to real-life water issues that affect individuals and families, as well as businesses and municipalities,” said Owen. “As Chair I welcome the opportunity to apply the knowledge and expertise of the board members, professionals in our state agencies and stakeholders throughout Kansas to protect our water resources for current and future generations.”

(Read more: Hays Post)

Ranson Financial2019-09-18T20:51:09-05:00September 18, 2019|News|

A divided Federal Reserve cuts key rate for 2nd time this year

A sharply divided Federal Reserve cut its key benchmark interest rate for a second time this year while saying it’s prepared to continue doing what it deems necessary to sustain the U.S. economic expansion.

The Fed’s move will reduce its benchmark rate by an additional quarter-point to a range of 1.75% to 2%. The Fed’s key rate influences many consumer and business loans.

The action was approved on a 7-3 vote, with two officials wanting to keep rates unchanged and one arguing for a bigger half-point cut. It was the largest number of Fed dissents in three years.

(Read more: Augusta Gazette)

Ranson Financial2019-09-18T20:42:15-05:00September 18, 2019|News|

County will take care of poor farm cemetery

An old, neglected cemetery on Old Mill Rd., once part of the county poor farm, will be mowed and maintained now that county officials have discussed the land is the county’s responsibility.

County clerk Tina Spencer told commissioners Monday she researched the cemetery’s ownership after a question arose during public comments at the Sept. 9 meeting.

The cemetery is at the corner of nine to 10 acres of land the county has owned since the poor farm was in operation.

(Read more: HILLSBORO Star-Journal)

Ranson Financial2019-09-18T20:41:08-05:00September 18, 2019|News|

Newton makes commitment to future library project

Newton has hired a design and fundraising firm for what will likely be a new library project.

The commission approved accepting a contract with HBM Architects at a special meeting Wednesday night at 5 p.m. concerning the upcoming project. The costs for the design and fundraising process are estimated at $1.45 million, however it will be split up in phases, allowing the city and library to opt out should they choose to not move forward. Costs could also change depending on the size of the project.

“You’re committed to the project and going through the phases,” City Engineer Suzanne Loomis said of the commission’s decision. “If we trigger it to go to the next phase, it goes.”

(Read more: Newton Now)

Ranson Financial2019-09-18T21:35:42-05:00September 18, 2019|News|

Neil Armstrong’s brother (a long-time resident of Marion and Peabody!) to lead Old Settlers Day parade

Group fighting to protect Century II calls it the ’most iconic structure in Wichita’

Lenexa continues study of Ad Astra Pool, considers options to renovate or replace on site

Prairie Village looking at highest level of LEED certification for new public works facility

Sedgwick County rejects controversial home for foster youths

Olathe earns four awards at Kansas Water Environment Association annual conference

KWA learns of northwest Kansas water conservation efforts

A divided Federal Reserve cuts key rate for 2nd time this year

County will take care of poor farm cemetery

Newton makes commitment to future library project

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