How the Flint Hills Trail became the state’s longest ride

18 Thursday, May 18

How the Flint Hills Trail became the state’s longest ride

info2023-05-22T11:16:13-05:00May 18th, 2023|

Whether it’s cycling the Scottish Highlands or the legendary wine country of France, Roz Newmark and John Roberson have pedaled famed trails throughout the world, including those in America. “Cycle touring is what we do,” says Newmark, of Salt Lake City. “We’ll travel about anywhere to cycle the best trails.” In October, just off Walnut Street in Council Grove, Newmark and Roberson began a bicycling adventure they think is good enough to bring cyclists from afar. Source: KLC Journal

18 Thursday, May 18

Once-in-a-lifetime adventure takes Nebraska man on grand tour of all Kansas towns

info2023-05-18T08:01:16-05:00May 18th, 2023|

Few can claim to have visited every corner of the Sunflower State but this Nebraska man is making it his personal mission. Meet Seth Varner. At 23-years-old, he's probably visited more of Kansas and learned more of its history than people who have lived in the state their entire lives. He's challenging himself to visit every single incorporated town in Kansas, both large and small, and bring them into the public view through his social media and publishing company: Wandermore. Source: KSNT 27 News

18 Thursday, May 18

Municipal Bond Trends for May 17, 2023

Henry Schmidt2023-05-18T07:59:46-05:00May 18th, 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.

18 Thursday, May 18

Wichita’s fireworks laws just got an overhaul. Here’s what will be legal, illegal this year

info2023-05-18T07:58:20-05:00May 18th, 2023|

The City Council approved changes to Wichita’s fireworks laws by a 6-0 vote. Council member Jeff Blubaugh was absent from the meeting. The law will take effect in stages. This year, it’s legal to shoot off aerial fireworks from July 1-4 and increased fines for violations are being implemented. For 2023, it’s still illegal to sell aerial fireworks within city limits. Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

18 Thursday, May 18

Lenexa’s future Old Town activity center takes shape

info2023-05-18T07:56:32-05:00May 18th, 2023|

The recreation facilities in Lenexa’s Old Town are on track to get a major overhaul by the end of next year. The plan, presented to the Lenexa City Council this week, calls for a combination of the Lenexa Community Center and Lenexa Senior Center functions, the demolition of the Senior Center and the addition of more outdoor recreation space. Source: Prairie Village Post

18 Thursday, May 18

Overland Park drops city food inspections, ending ‘redundancy’ with state checks

info2023-05-18T07:54:05-05:00May 18th, 2023|

The Overland Park City Council ended the city’s unique restaurant inspection program Monday, saying it was an unnecessary duplication of state inspections and that the double inspections put a burden on local businesses. The council voted 10-1 to end the program. Overland Park is thought to be the last large city in Kansas that still does a local inspection of food service. Council committee members asked staff to explore ending the program in February and later voted to put the matter before the whole council. Source: Prairie Village Post

18 Thursday, May 18

Miners Hall Museum plans special program on history of McCune

info2023-05-18T07:50:55-05:00May 18th, 2023|

Kent Smith will present "The Founding of McCune" at 2 p.m. Sunday at Miners Hall Museum. Smith, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has remained involved with the McCune Osage Township Library and regularly participates in community events. His great-great-grandfather, Sevier Wilson, emigrated in 1892 and opened one of the first general stores in McCune, while another relative operated one of the first clothing stores in the town. Source: www.joplinglobe.com

17 Wednesday, May 17

Municipal Bond Trends for May 16, 2023

Henry Schmidt2023-05-17T07:51:08-05:00May 17th, 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, Beth Warren or Henry Schmidt.

17 Wednesday, May 17

Mural designs for downtown Salina trash corrals approved

info2023-05-17T07:44:41-05:00May 17th, 2023|

Two new pieces of artwork will soon be added to the downtown Salina area after approval by the City Commission. The artwork, which will consist of murals, will be placed on trash corrals as part of a beautification project by Salina Downtown Inc., which will be providing the artists’ fees for the murals. “(Policy) requires us to take this approval to (City) Commission, but, prior to that, our...Community Art and Design (CAD) Committee goes through an approval process,” said Crystal Hammerschmidt, art services coordinator for Salina Arts and Humanities. Source: Salina Journal

17 Wednesday, May 17

Voters approve school bonds in Nickerson, Pretty Prairie, Eudora; denied in Baldwin City

info2023-05-17T08:10:57-05:00May 17th, 2023|

The bond for Nickerson School District, USD 309, passed with a 13% turnout. Of the 5,121 eligible voters, 682 cast a ballot, with 381 voting yes and 301 voting no. The bond is for $7.6 million over nine years. The short duration of the bond will allow the district to evaluate expenditures in 10 years. The bond to fix the Pretty Prairie Schools, USD 311, passed on Tuesday evening, garnering slightly less than a 50% turnout. Of the 1,087 registered voters, 45% voted, casting 272 for the bond and 222 against it. ... Pretty Prairie School District 311 proposed a $7.7 [...]