Emporia runway extension may provide economic boost

It’s not exactly a case of “give him an inch and he’ll take a mile.” But if you give Ken Adams five feet, he might ask for 500. “We’re now past the milestone of a 5,000-foot runway, at 5,004,” the Emporia Municipal Airport Manager said. The paving of five extra feet this past summer fulfilled a long dream for Adams. Federal Aviation Administration rules require a runway that’s 5,000 feet long and 100 feet wide for general aviation. “It hasn’t been cycled through and published into the charts yet,” Adams said. “It’s noted that it is there.” The next airport chart cycle should occur within the next six months. Adams believes the news of that extension will be an economic boost.
Source: Emporia Gazette

Ranson Financial2022-10-03T07:08:22-05:00October 3, 2022|News|

Wichita police records problem leads to a warning from the state

A state official has told the Wichita Police Department that the city could lose out on millions of dollars in road funding if a major backlog of reports isn’t resolved. In response, the city has brought in extra staff and authorized overtime to help address the situation. The problem is with crash reports, which police fill out after a wreck. The reports detail what happened and who was involved.
Source: Local News | Wichita Eagle

Ranson Financial2022-10-03T07:06:21-05:00October 3, 2022|News|

Around 2,000 attend Muddy River Music Festival in Atchison

The Muddy River Music Festival saw a successful turnout in Atchison with many artists entraining those in attendance at the Atchison riverfront. The event ran for about eight hours with performances starting at 1:30 with some notable names being Clare Dunn, The Lazy Wayne Band, and Jeremiah Johnson. The Founder of the Muddy River Music Festival Scott Weinmann said the success of the event went above and beyond what he had hoped for.
Source: News | atchisonglobenow.com

Ranson Financial2022-10-03T07:04:59-05:00October 3, 2022|News|

New exhibit celebrating 150th anniversary of KCK opens at Wyandotte County Museum

The Wyandotte County Museum is featuring a new exhibit in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Kansas City, Kansas. On Oct 22, 1872, Kansas City, Kansas, was formally incorporated, but at that time it was far from the Kansas City, Kansas, of today. “The Original Kansas City, Kansas,” exhibit will feature a series of early maps, facts and images from the city’s earliest years. It will provide visitors with a glimpse of several important stories related to the city’s early development and growth. “The Original Kansas City, Kansas” exhibit will be on display at the Wyandotte County Museum from Oct. 1 until Feb. 18, 2023.
Source: Wyandotte Daily

Ranson Financial2022-10-03T07:03:46-05:00October 3, 2022|News|

Municipal Bond Trends for September 30, 2022

The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS “investment grade” yields. Every issuer’s credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman and Beth Warren.

Ranson Financial2022-10-03T07:03:05-05:00October 3, 2022|News|

Wamego goes ‘Toto-ly Gingham’ for 2022 Oztoberfest

Downtown Wamego transformed Saturday in celebration of the beloved tale ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ The annual Oztoberfest returned for 2022 with a ‘Toto-ly Gingham’ theme, shutting down a portion of Lincoln Ave. for a full day of performances, contests and other activities for all ages — and all featuring an Oz-ey overtone. One of Wamego’s major yearly events, the city has become known for its penchant for the fantastical works of L. Frank Baum. Columbian Theatre and Oz Museum Executive Director Clint Stueve opened the morning by expressing happiness that the Wamego tradition is continuing on in spite of challenges that have impacted tourism and hospitality industry businesses over the past couple years, also thanking those who have contributed to the organization such as International Wizard of Oz Club President Jane Albright and Johnpaul Cafiero — whose family contributed much of the collection making up the Oz Museum.
Source: 1350 KMAN

Ranson Financial2022-10-03T07:02:31-05:00October 3, 2022|News|

Why is Bourbon County Shrinking?

It is not hard to discern how this happened. At the beginning of the 20^th Century, the industry relied upon horses and mules for the heavy lifting around the farm; these animals, which required care and feeding as well, were replaced by about 5 million tractors and other vehicles and implements. This mechanization, along with improved methodologies, has driven farm consolidation; while the number of farms in the USA has dropped 63%, the average farm size has increased by 67%. Additionally, in 1930, about one-third of farmers earned off-farm income; 70 years later, that number was 93%. The impact on rural American has not only been devastating in terms of population, but culture. In 1900, about 60% of rural Americans were farmers; the number is about 20% now, and 10% in BB. Once culturally dominate in rural communities, they are now relegated to the sidelines.
Source: Fort Scott Biz

Ranson Financial2022-10-03T07:11:21-05:00October 3, 2022|News|

Pratt linemen in Florida to help restore power

After two long days on the road, linemen from Pratt, Kansas, are finally in Florida. The five members from Pratt arrived Friday at midnight. Once they got to their hotel, it was stuck without power, and they spent the night in their trucks. “About half of (the City was) out of power,” said lineman Jamie Huber. Dozens of linemen from across the country are in Bartow, Florida, to restore power after Hurricane Ian.
Source: KSN-TV

Ranson Financial2022-10-03T07:00:14-05:00October 3, 2022|News|

Bell that was part of USS Wichita presented to city

A bell that was part of the USS Wichita was presented to the City of Wichita on Friday afternoon. Wichita received the bell as a gift from the American Legion Post 292 in Somerville, Tennessee. The bell was received from the widow of a Navy chief who passed away years ago. It has been in Tennessee since. “Shortly, about three days after the funeral, his widow approached us and gave us the bell to the USS Wichita. It turned out he was the last senior chief of the USS Wichita when it was sailed into to be decommissioned. So, he took the bell with him rather than be scrapped,” said Jeffrey Kenneth Malone, American Legion of Somerville.
Source: KSN-TV

Ranson Financial2022-10-03T06:59:43-05:00October 3, 2022|News|

Brown v. Board site celebrates milestone

Three months after the National Park service announced James Williams as the new superintendent of Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Park of Topeka, the site opened its doors in celebration of the 30th anniversary of its designation. The symposium at the Brown v. Board of Education site, 1515 S.E. Monroe, also welcomed leaders from five new affiliated areas and an additional National Park Service site. “It’s just interesting to me, to get to know the people, get to know their stories and see the potential for us as a agency to help the American people understand the complexity of the Brown decision and all the history that went into it,” Williams said.
Source: CJonline

Ranson Financial2022-10-02T10:24:36-05:00October 2, 2022|News|