New playground, equipment celebrated at GC Achieve

22 Friday, September 22

New playground, equipment celebrated at GC Achieve

info2023-09-22T07:20:57-05:00September 22nd, 2023|

Garden City Achieve, 1312 N. Main Street, this week celebrated a new playground area and equipment located on the south side of the school building. The new playground, designed for children from five to 12 years old, includes a slide and many climbing structures. The playground equipment is designed to build motor skills, cognitive skills and social emotional skills through sensory play. The area around the playground equipment has a soft artificial turfed surface to ensure safety for the developmentally appropriate jungle gym for young learners. “This new playground is a very welcome addition to our school and for the students [...]

21 Thursday, September 21

Municipal Bond Trends for September 20, 2023

Henry Schmidt2023-09-21T09:03:26-05:00September 21st, 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.

20 Wednesday, September 20

Saline County needs diesel mechanics

info2023-09-20T10:38:32-05:00September 20th, 2023|

Amid a challenge to hire and retain diesel mechanics, Saline County has approved hiring incentives of $2,500 for those roles in the Road and Bridge Department. Two diesel mechanic positions are vacant as of Sept. 19, one of which has gone unfilled since August of last year. Saline County Road and Bridge Administrator Darren Fishel said these jobs are critical for the department to run smoothly. “Currently the crews are repairing their own equipment under the tutelage of the shop services manager,” Fishel said. “So, when something breaks they bring it in and fix it.” Source: Salina Journal

20 Wednesday, September 20

Governor Kelly Announces $10M for Utility Infrastructure Improvements in 18 Communities

info2023-09-20T10:28:38-05:00September 20th, 2023|

Governor Laura Kelly announced that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is awarding $10 million from the agency’s Small Town Water and Sewer Infrastructure Assistance (STWSIA) grant program to help 18 small communities improve water and wastewater services. That program received the funds through the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) program funded by the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Grant applicants were comprised of water and wastewater utilities with a population of less than 1,000 and that have a public health or regulatory compliance issue that infrastructure improvements would help resolve. Source: Governor of the State of [...]

20 Wednesday, September 20

Governor Kelly Announces Launch of $200M Build Kansas Fund to Accelerate Transformative Community Infrastructure Projects

info2023-09-20T10:31:56-05:00September 20th, 2023|

Governor Laura Kelly, alongside the Kansas Infrastructure Hub (KIH), announced the launch of the Build Kansas Fund, which provides state matching dollars to Kansas communities for infrastructure projects approved under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The Build Kansas Fund will invest $200 million directly into Kansas communities to support projects that include water, transportation, energy, cybersecurity, and broadband through Fiscal Year 2027. Source: Governor of the State of Kansas

20 Wednesday, September 20

Governor Kelly Announces Launch of Shared Services Network for Child Care Providers

info2023-09-20T10:32:05-05:00September 20th, 2023|

Governor Laura Kelly announced the launch of a new partnership that will create savings and streamline services for child care providers across Kansas. The Kansas Department for Children and Families, Child Care Aware of Kansas, and five community-based organizations are partnering on the Shared Service Network to streamline administrative costs for providers and free up time for programs to focus on providing high-quality child care. “For many Kansas kids, quality child care is essential for them to have a solid start to their developmental growth,” said Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. “This network will provide child care professionals the resources they need [...]

20 Wednesday, September 20

This tattoo parlor can stay in Old Town after Wichita City Council decides to allow it

info2023-09-20T09:50:08-05:00September 20th, 2023|

A change to the city’s zoning code will allow Afterlife Tattooz to continue operating in Old Town. Thanh Do told The Eagle this summer that he strategically chose Old Town to start his business because “it’s in the middle of everywhere.” He didn’t know when he moved into part of the former First Gear space at 111 N. Mosley that the Old Town Overlay — a zoning plan designed to protect the historic and architectural character of the area — specifically prohibited tattooing and body piercing establishments. Afterlife Tattooz received a notice to vacate but was granted an extension by the [...]

20 Wednesday, September 20

Kansas has 4 of the ‘most envied’ suburbs in the US, survey says. Two are near Wichita

info2023-09-20T09:48:42-05:00September 20th, 2023|

Two cities near Wichita are among America’s “most envied surburban lifestyles” in the country. That’s according to moving services reviewer Moving Feedback, which surveyed 3,000 U.S. adults for their preferences to put together a list of the 175 most desirable suburbs in America. Here’s a look at the two Wichita suburbs that made the list, plus two other Kansas locations that got a nod from Moving Feedback. Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

20 Wednesday, September 20

Sedan, surrounding cities, remain in level 3 water emergency due to drought

info2023-09-20T10:32:39-05:00September 20th, 2023|

Back in August, the city of Sedan announced it was facing a level 3 water emergency. They are still in the midst of an emergency as the water manager is calling it a 100-year event. The local car wash has closed down and the city pool was closed three weeks early. People have been asked not to use water for outdoor use. The reductions have worked as the city has cut water usage by over 25 percent. They did receive rain today, something that makes the Water District 20 manager James Rainbolt hopeful. "We're still at stage 3. Hopefully the rain [...]

20 Wednesday, September 20

Emporia experiencing a significant amount of water breaks

info2023-09-20T09:44:54-05:00September 20th, 2023|

Dozens of water breaks in Emporia are leaving many without water for hours at a time. The city manager says the city's main water tower was taken offline on September 6. "It is a 33-year-old water tower that we have taken offline to do some interior repairs to it," said the City Manager for the City of Emporia, Trey Cocking. The removal caused water pressure to shift in the last week, and water pressure has caused 36 water breaks in local neighborhoods. "We're experiencing a much higher volume than normal," explained Cocking. Source: KSN-TV