Osawatomie seeks national park designation

24 Wednesday, May 24

Osawatomie seeks national park designation

info2023-05-24T10:27:17-05:00May 24th, 2023|

The city of Osawatomie now has the official support of the Miami County Commission on its quest to gain a national park designation. Miami County commissioners, during their May 10 meeting, approved a resolution supporting the city’s request to establish the John Brown National Historic Park Site. The commissioners also agreed to give $22,000 to the city to assist in purchasing property for parking surrounding the John Brown Ghost Cabin at the Adair Homestead about two miles west of John Brown Memorial Park. The Ghost Cabin commemorates the exact location where John Brown called home during his Kansas abolitionist activities in [...]

24 Wednesday, May 24

After lean pandemic years, Overland Park is drawing visitors again

info2023-05-24T10:07:32-05:00May 24th, 2023|

Businesses connected to Overland Park tourism have begun to bounce back from some tough pandemic years, thanks in part to money from the federal American Rescue Plan Act, said Warren Wilkinson, president and CEO of Visit Overland Park. Wilkinson presented an improving picture of the city’s hospitality industry to the city council’s Finance, Administration and Economic Development Committee last week. In particular, he pointed out that federal pandemic relief funds through the American Rescue Plan that the city spent on advertising in 2021 and 2022 resulted in hotel performance that approaches or in some cases exceeds 2019. Source: Prairie Village Post

24 Wednesday, May 24

Municipal Bond Trends for May 23, 2023

Henry Schmidt2023-05-24T09:02:39-05:00May 24th, 2023|

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 Wednesday, May 24

MSRB Report Analyzes Buying Behavior in Muni Bond Primary and Secondary Markets

info2023-05-24T11:03:27-05:00May 24th, 2023|

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board has just published a new report on trading patterns in the primary and secondary markets for municipal bonds, which reveals notable differences in the buying behavior of individual and institutional investors in each of these markets. The authors found that individual investors generally buy bonds in the secondary market and have limited participation in the primary market, whereas institutional investors dominate the primary market. They concluded that while individual investors may have valid reasons not to access the primary market, they would likely benefit from more balanced participation between the primary and secondary markets. Read the [...]

23 Tuesday, May 23

Garden City reviews State Theater proposals

info2023-05-23T13:48:07-05:00May 23rd, 2023|

Proposals for the State Theater were reviewed at the Garden City Commission’s regular meeting Tuesday. At its Feb. 7 meeting the commission authorized the release of a request for proposals regarding future use of the State Theater building. A total of three proposals were received on April 26. One from Mark Pamplin, one from the Finney County Preservation Alliance in collaboration with Garden City High School and the final one from the Tumbleweed Festival. Pamplin proposed remodeling the building into a “into a state-of-the-art, 500-seat live entertainment venue” with a second floor to be use for rehearsal, storage and office space. [...]

23 Tuesday, May 23

Mural project progressing in Winfield

info2023-05-24T10:54:14-05:00May 23rd, 2023|

The design for the Winfield’s 150th Celebration mural has been finalized, and we are working hard to “make our mark” on the side of Home Lumber & Supply at 12th Avenue and Main Street. We are grateful for all the wonderful input we received from the community and are excited to present this featured artwork to the city. As we thought about all the “building blocks of Winfield,” we considered some of the iconic buildings and institutions, businesses, organizations, events and celebrations throughout the years that made an impact on Winfield. Source: Cowley CourierTraveler

23 Tuesday, May 23

Manhattan to review annual report on local streets

info2023-05-23T13:32:59-05:00May 23rd, 2023|

Manhattan City Commissioners will hold a work session this evening at City Hall. The meeting will include an annual update on the pavement management of arterial, collector and local streets. Public Works Director Rob Ott will present the report, taking a look back at the last five years, with a summary of Safe Routes to School Program projects as well as future planned projects that are obligated, projects in design and anticipated projects through 2026. Public Works will be looking for direction from city staff and commissioners on a strategy and potential timeline for what happens once the sales tax for [...]

23 Tuesday, May 23

Derby city manager earns credentialed designation

info2023-05-24T10:54:32-05:00May 23rd, 2023|

Derby City Manager Kiel Mangus recently received the credentialed manager designation from the International City/County Management Association. He is one of 1,400 local government management professionals worldwide currently credentialed through the ICMA program. To receive the prestigious ICMA credential, a member must have significant experience as a senior management executive in local government; have earned a degree, preferably in public administration or a related field; and demonstrated a commitment to high standards of integrity and to lifelong learning and professional development. Source: Derby Informer | News

23 Tuesday, May 23

Two Economic Development Projects Moving Forward: Pork Processing Plant, Sports Complex

info2023-05-23T10:34:14-05:00May 23rd, 2023|

A meat processing plant is back in the works for Bourbon County. “I have been working to bring about the meat processing plant, a pork processing plant,” Fort Scott Mayor Matthew Wells said in an interview. Billy Madison is the owner of the business, S.H. Pork Processing. “This plant will provide farmers with an outlet for their pork processing,” Madison said. “And provide 15-30 new jobs.” This is an artists rendition of the S.H. Processing Plant that Madison will build. Submitted. Source: Fort Scott Biz

23 Tuesday, May 23

Macksville Library launches Kids in the Kitchen program

info2023-05-23T10:30:30-05:00May 23rd, 2023|

Just one month ago, the new programming area at the Macksville City Library was an empty room, in dire need of furnishings and appliances. Now, thanks to the 2022 $5,000 Children’s Health Grant from the South Central Community Foundation, we have tables, chairs, a refrigerator, microwave, and so much more, making this a usable and welcoming space for patrons young and old. Plus, funds from this grant enabled us to purchase cookbooks, spatulas and healthy ingredients to host three special Kids in the Kitchen programs with local elementary classes. Source: Great Bend Tribune