Henry Schmidt2024-03-14T09:22:52-05:00March 14th, 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.
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What town is in the very corner of Kansas? In southeast Kansas, it is the historic community of Baxter Springs. Today we’ll learn about how this community is honoring its history and that of the region. Mary Billington is director of the Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum, and the Route 66 Visitor’s Center in Baxter Springs. Baxter Springs is located in Cherokee County. Source: Hays Daily News
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The Great Bend City Council and staff extend an invitation to the public for the dedication ceremony of the Robert G. Suelter Courtroom at the Great Bend Municipal Court. ... The dedication ceremony honors the esteemed legacy of Suelter, retired City Attorney whose contributions have significantly impacted the legal landscape of our community. The newly built courtroom stands as a testament to his dedication and service. Source: Great Bend Tribune
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As traffic is expected to increase in growing parts of western Johnson County, the Kansas Department of Transportation is looking to alleviate congestion in residential areas spilling off Kansas Highway 10. New neighborhoods and the Panasonic plant coming soon to De Soto have increased Johnson County’s residential and commercial activity further west, and KDOT has started looking for solutions to address that growth. Now that the idea of adding express toll lanes on K-10 are off the table, KDOT is exploring alternatives for two major north-south corridors passing through Lenexa and Olathe. Source: Johnson County Post
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Plans to study how to re-connect rural roads in and around the former Sunflower Army Ammunition plant are moving forward. ... Late last month, the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners agreed the county should join in a seven-party agreement that would fund the Southwest Metro Area Transportation Connection Plan. The idea was to develop some expert recommendations on the future of roads in an area that is becoming more and more industrialized, especially with the construction of the Panasonic lithium ion battery plant. The study is set up so a consultant would make recommendations with the guidance of a “core [...]
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A mysterious water leak in Towanda has city officials scrambling to find out when and how it happened. In a city council meeting just last month it was announced the leak was losing 50,000 gallons of water per day costing the city approximately $114,000. City Administrator Andy Newbrey said, “This whole thing has been baffling.” Newbrey thinks the leak started in June of 2023 when water costs jumped but after further investigation, he realized it may have started in June of 2022. Source: KAKE - News
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Could higher sales taxes be the answer to slowing skyrocketing property taxes? That's one idea Sedgwick County commissioners are discussing. Property tax relief is a growing concern for Kansans across the state, leaving local and state leaders scrambling for ways to lesson the burden. "We knew it was going to go up," said Jeremy Lankton, a Sedgwick County homeowner. Source: KAKE - News
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The City of Hays is celebrating the grand opening of a new MicroFactory on Wednesday. ... GrowHays said the MicroFactory is designed to meet the needs of startup manufacturers. The goal is to build a manufacturing base in Ellis County. Source: KSN-TV
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While Concurrent seeks predictability and wants to lower its risk of investing in a project only to have the city deny its permit, Halstead is taking a look at its own risks—namely, how safe are battery energy storage systems (BESS)? Last month, legal counsel told Halstead’s planning commission that the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) developed Standard 855 to provide minimum installation requirements for mitigating the hazards associated with energy storage systems. Standard 855 was developed in response to the many fires and explosions taking place. It was published in 2019. Harvey County Now will continue to research, but so far [...]
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In addition to maintaining parks, the City of Newton Parks Department is responsible for maintaining Newton’s loved ones’ final resting places. Parks Superintendent Hondo Collins said the cemetery keeps the department busy year-round, but with the warmer weather coming up, maintenance would be increasing. Newton has two city-run cemeteries: Greenwood and Restlawn. According to the city, Greenwood is one of the largest municipal cemeteries in Kansas, with 15,000 filled lots and between 100 to 150 burials each year. Greenwood was founded in 1872 and is 71.35 acres. Restlawn is 15.09 acres. Source: Harvey County Now
