KDOT launches new cost share program

All transportation projects in Kansas will be able to apply for cash revenue.

The Kansas Department of Transportation is launching a new cost share program.

The program will provide state funding for transportation projects while also leveraging local and private funding.

Creating the cost share program will improve safety, increase highway preservation, and provide new funding opportunities for cities and counties.

Applications for the program are available now on KDOT’s website. To view the application, click here.

Ranson Financial2019-09-05T23:03:23-05:00September 5, 2019|News|

Kansas City company files plans to build manufacturing plant with 80 jobs in Lawrence

A Kansas City, Mo.-based company wants to bring 80 jobs to Lawrence and build a new manufacturing plant at Lawrence VenturePark.

U.S. Engineering Metalworks has filed plans with the city to build a 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility on an approximately 25-acre site at the business park on the eastern edge of Lawrence. The company would become the first to locate a business in the park, which opened in 2014.

The company builds a variety of complex pieces of equipment for the heating, cooling and plumbing industries, according to information provide by the company to the city.

Wichita Fire Department teams up with Wichita organization to host hygiene drive

It’s easy to take every-day items like soap and deodorant for granted, but there families in the Wichita community that can’t afford basic items. Giving the Basics is working to change that.

Through September 15, the organization is teaming up with The Wichita Fire Department to host the Dignity Drive.

Organization leaders encourage people to donate items like soap, shampoo, and feminine hygiene products.

(Read more: KAKE – News)

Ranson Financial2019-09-05T20:29:35-05:00September 5, 2019|News|

State Fair awarded wind energy credits

For the first time, the Kansas State Fair — which consumes about a gigawatt of electricity during its 10-day run — will be entirely powered by Kansas wind energy.

At least on paper, since there’s no longer an operating wind turbine on the grounds.

Enel Green Power, in partnership with Westar Energy and KCP&L, is retiring renewable energy credits (RECs) equivalent to the amount of electricity expected to be consumed during the 2019 event.

(Read more: Leavenworth Times)

Ranson Financial2019-09-05T20:28:16-05:00September 5, 2019|News|

City, county stay busy year-round with public works projects

Work never ceases on maintaining and improving streets, roads and public property in Topeka and Shawnee County. In both the city and county, efforts to keep things running smoothy are a year-round proposition.

Streets and roads took a beating this past winter, with multiple rounds of rain, sleet, snow and ice pounding the area. The repair work needed as a result of the harsh winter conditions comes in addition to other improvements that already were slated for area streets and roads.

Jason Peek, public works director for the city of Topeka, said street projects are done on a needs-based priority.

Ranson Financial2019-09-05T20:26:31-05:00September 5, 2019|News|

Leavenworth County commissioners consider land bank

When they met this week, Leavenworth city commissioners reviewed a proposal for establishing a land bank that could manage and sell tax-foreclosed and abandoned properties in the city.

Leavenworth Director of Planning and Community Development Julie Hurley and Community Development Coordinator Mary Dwyer discussed the idea Tuesday with commissioners.

“There are several cities in Kansas that already have used land banks,” Dwyer said.

Dwyer said a land bank may help eliminate vacant lots by reducing the number of properties commissioners order demolished because they are deemed unsafe.

(Read more: News – The Ottawa Herald)

Ranson Financial2019-09-05T20:24:01-05:00September 5, 2019|News|

Wellington City is in good financial shape, auditor says

The Wellington City Council received its annual audit report at its meeting Tuesday and was told the books were in order. CPA Kenneth Cooper, the city independent auditor, did the audit and presented the report.

There were some minor “findings,” which are areas that need to be fixed.

Cooper said his job was to make a report on the city’s financial statements and to see if they were stated fairly. He said, in his opinion, they were fairly stated. You may see the entire audit here.

(Read more: Sumner NewsCow)

Ranson Financial2019-09-05T20:23:20-05:00September 5, 2019|News|

Cowley College donates more than 700 pounds of meat to local food pantries

Cowley College donated 723 pounds of meat to Manna Ministries in Arkansas City and the Winfield Community Food Pantry on Wednesday, following the purchase of a steer during the Cowley County Fair 4-H/FFA Market Livestock Auction on Aug. 5 at the Winfield Fairgrounds.

The college began purchasing cattle from local 4-H members and donating the beef to local food pantries in 2010.

Cowley board chair Jill Long and Cowley president Dr. Dennis C. Rittle met with Winfield Community Food Pantry volunteers Mari Wallrabenstein and Scott Schoon in Winfield.

“We are very appreciative of this gift, particularly the ground beef,” Wallrabenstein said. “This is something all of our clients can use and enjoy having. We are so thankful to the college for sharing this with us.”

(Read more: The Arkansas City Traveler)

Ranson Financial2019-09-05T20:22:17-05:00September 5, 2019|News|

KDOT announces approved August bids

The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects in Kansas. The letting took place Aug. 21, 2019, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work… See list >

(Read more: The Salina Post)

Ranson Financial2019-09-05T20:21:14-05:00September 5, 2019|News|

Voters approve $51.4 million Tonganoxie High School project by 93 votes

The Tonganoxie High School campus will be getting a sizable upgrade.

Today’s mail-in election results are in and the “yes” votes won by 93 votes, 1,759-1,666.

Voters approved the $51.4 million mail-in bond issue with 51.3 percent of the vote, according to the county clerk’s office.

Voter turnout was 51.56 percent, as there were 3,433 ballots returned of 6,657 sent out to registered voters.

(Read more: TonganoxieMirror.com stories)

Ranson Financial2019-09-05T22:20:48-05:00September 5, 2019|News|

KDOT launches new cost share program

Kansas City company files plans to build manufacturing plant with 80 jobs in Lawrence

Wichita Fire Department teams up with Wichita organization to host hygiene drive

State Fair awarded wind energy credits

City, county stay busy year-round with public works projects

Leavenworth County commissioners consider land bank

Wellington City is in good financial shape, auditor says

Cowley College donates more than 700 pounds of meat to local food pantries

KDOT announces approved August bids

Voters approve $51.4 million Tonganoxie High School project by 93 votes

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