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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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 [...]
info2023-05-17T07:32:34-05:00May 17th, 2023|
Topeka's city government will create a "land bank" pilot program aimed at helping address this community's problems with abandoned properties. The program will buy distressed properties and hold them tax-free while they're upgraded, resold and returned to the tax rolls. Topeka's mayor and city council voted 9-0 late Tuesday, with Councilman Tony Emerson being absent, to create the program and adopt specific policy guidelines governing it. Source: CJonline
info2023-05-17T07:28:13-05:00May 17th, 2023|
While developers are working on bringing in new houses and apartments to the Salina community, one nonprofit organization is focusing on fixing homes that are already here and getting them back into the housing market. The Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Corporation of Central Kansas, says its mission is to “(provide) quality housing in an affordable manner for low to moderate income persons.” Founded by Salinan Lance Cochran over 18 years ago, CHDO also has the goal of working to help solve housing challenges in the region. Source: Salina Journal
