Wichita offering homes under new housing fund program

4 Tuesday, June 4

Wichita offering homes under new housing fund program

info2024-06-04T11:49:55-05:00June 4th, 2024|

The City of Wichita is looking for buyers for 57 homes under the city’s new Affordable Housing Fund. The fund was created to improve the quality of existing housing stock, expand affordable housing options, and promote neighborhood stability. There are 41 homes being offered in northeast Wichita, along Minnesota, Ash, Piatt and Madison streets, between 25th and 26th Streets. There are also 16 homes in southwest Wichita, in the area of Pawnee and Meridian. Bidders can purchase available units within these areas, propose a per-unit scope of work for necessary renovations, request up to $40,000 per housing unit for renovation, and [...]

4 Tuesday, June 4

Wichita teens working on beautification project

info2024-06-04T11:46:45-05:00June 4th, 2024|

Teens from the Wichita area are working this week to paint nine houses, and they’re also working on projects at Carpenter Place, a local children’s home. The Wichita WorkCamp summer service project is marking its 17th anniversary, and it involves 75 teenagers and college students from across the nation, plus 75 adult volunteers. Each volunteer pays a fee to participate and that helps to cover the cost of the supplies, allowing the group to offer services free of charge. The WorkCamp is hosted by the Northside Church of Christ and it is also sponsored by a number of local businesses. Source: [...]

4 Tuesday, June 4

Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $3M to Improve Digital Literacy in Kansas

info2024-06-04T11:45:30-05:00June 4th, 2024|

Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $2.8 million is being invested in 15 organizations through the Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (DOCK) program. The DOCK grants will improve the digital skills of Kansans who have not yet been able to fully capitalize on the power of the internet. “The DOCK program demonstrates our commitment to provide the digital tools Kansans need to drive innovation and compete in the global market,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “These awards are a critical investment to connect all Kansans and support their success in the future economy.” These investments provide Kansans the digital literacy skills necessary [...]

4 Tuesday, June 4

Municipal Bond Trends for June 3, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-06-04T11:15:00-05:00June 4th, 2024|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

3 Monday, June 3

Municipal Bond Trends for May 31, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-06-03T10:18:06-05:00June 3rd, 2024|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

31 Friday, May 31

Municipal Bond Trends for May 30, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-05-31T08:21:02-05:00May 31st, 2024|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

30 Thursday, May 30

Municipal Bond Trends for May 29, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-05-30T10:45:11-05:00May 30th, 2024|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

29 Wednesday, May 29

“Little House on the Prairie” cast to gather in Independence

info2024-05-29T16:48:56-05:00May 29th, 2024|

The cast from the popular television program “Little House on the Prairie,” which aired on NBC television in the 1970s and 1980s, are hitching up the wagons and headed to Independence on May 31-June 2 for a reunion experience with fans. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the popular television show that was based on the children’s novel by the same written by Laura Ingalls Wilder. The book, which is a fictional account of early-day pioneers in Kansas, is based on the Ingalls family’s years in Montgomery County. The Ingalls family lived in Rutland Township from 1868 to 1871. Source: [...]

29 Wednesday, May 29

Municipal Bond Trends for May 28, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-05-29T12:17:03-05:00May 29th, 2024|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.

28 Tuesday, May 28

Municipal Bond Trends for May 24, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-05-28T11:08:12-05:00May 28th, 2024|

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive Financial Advisory services for your local government, contact your Ranson Financial Municipal Advisor, Larry Kleeman, or Henry Schmidt.