Governor Kelly Announces More than $76M Investment by Marvin, Creating 600 Jobs in Kansas City, Kansas

25 Monday, March 25

Governor Kelly Announces More than $76M Investment by Marvin, Creating 600 Jobs in Kansas City, Kansas

info2024-03-25T10:52:28-05:00March 25th, 2024|

Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Marvin, a premium manufacturer of windows and doors, has selected Kansas City, Kansas, as the future home of its latest manufacturing facility. Marvin is investing $76.5 million to build a 400,000-square-foot facility in the Scannell 435 Logistics Center. Upon completion in 2025, Marvin anticipates employing approximately 100 team members in full-time positions across its manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly divisions to produce the company’s industry-leading fiberglass window and door solutions. With progressive annual growth, Marvin expects to employ a 600-person workforce in Kansas City by 2028. “Marvin’s investment emphasizes that my administration’s approach to attracting business into [...]

25 Monday, March 25

Gamblers excited for Golden Circle casino opening in Park City next year

info2024-03-25T10:49:40-05:00March 25th, 2024|

This week, the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission gave an update on when to expect the highly anticipated Golden Circle to open in Park City. "Just the thrill of it all, you know. Just the unknown. Not knowing if you're going to win or lose," said Kim Craig. People who enjoy spending time and money at slot machines have different reasons for why they do it. For Craig, it's about more than just the thrill. "Just the getaway. It's a getaway. It's like, you don't have to think of anything else while you're in there," said Craig. That's why she was [...]

25 Monday, March 25

Wichita breaks ground on new wastewater facility

info2024-03-25T10:43:02-05:00March 25th, 2024|

On Friday, the City of Wichita broke ground on a new wastewater center, which is part of the Biological Nutrient Removal program (BNR). The BNR is the second-largest infrastructure investment in the city’s history, costing $357 million. The project is expected to be completed by 2027. The project is focused on improving the Arkansas River water quality, rehabilitating critical infrastructure and addressing the strong odor that has plagued the southside of Wichita for years. "The smell gets like stronger and stronger depending on like the week, and it gets like I'm just so nose blind, I don't really smell it anymore, but I see [...]

25 Monday, March 25

Wichita may pull public notices from the Wichita Eagle. But will that hurt transparency?

info2024-03-25T10:36:08-05:00March 25th, 2024|

The City of Wichita could soon become one of the largest cities in Kansas to withdraw its public notices from its paper of record. The City Council wants to review the city’s contract with McClatchy, the Wichita Eagle’s parent company. The surprise move at the council’s first evening meeting came at about 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, when only half a dozen attendees were still in the audience. “No citizen is reading a legal notice in the newspaper anyway,” council member Dalton Glasscock said. “I’ve never done that. I can guarantee you most citizens aren’t doing that anyway.” The city currently spends $150,000 a year [...]

24 Sunday, March 24

Municipal Bond Trends for March 22, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-03-24T18:45:33-05:00March 24th, 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.

24 Sunday, March 24

Municipal Bond Trends for March 21, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-03-24T18:45:13-05:00March 24th, 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.

23 Saturday, March 23

Newton City Clerk Denise Duerksen has been named City Clerk/Finance Officer of the Year

info2024-03-23T07:41:56-05:00March 23rd, 2024|

City Clerk Denise Duerksen has been named the 2024 Mildred Vance City Clerk/Finance Officer of the Year for the State of Kansas. This award is presented each year to a City Clerk or Finance Officer who has made significant contributions to the State association, the profession and their community. Denise has worked for the City for almost 33 years and has served as city clerk since 2007. Source: City of Newton

21 Thursday, March 21

Municipal Bond Trends for March 20, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-03-21T10:06:25-05:00March 21st, 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.

20 Wednesday, March 20

Municipal Bond Trends for March 19, 2024

Henry Schmidt2024-03-22T09:12:01-05:00March 20th, 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.

20 Wednesday, March 20

info2024-03-20T09:23:50-05:00March 20th, 2024|

A painting on the side of Cozy Inn that prompted a lawsuit against the city of Salina will remain unfinished and the city won’t take action against it for the time being. The Salina City Commission voted to approve a stipulation in the Cozy Inn vs. City of Salina case during a special meeting Monday. ... According to the stipulation, this “status quo” means that the city won’t take any enforcement action against Cozy Inn as long as the hamburger shop won’t take “further action to complete the sign” while the case is pending in the U.S. District Court. Source: Salina [...]