Kansas Honor Flight seeks Korean and Vietnam veterans
The Kansas Honor Flight program is accepting applications from Korean and Vietnam veterans. In 2014 it flew 333 heroes to Washington, D C, to visit war memorials. A first WWII and future flights are planned from Wichita with funds raised at Wichita Riverfest events and other statewide activities.
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Building Bridges deadline Thursday event in Garden City
Finney County Work force Connection hosts Building Bridges at Garden City High School on April 30 from 6 45 to 8 30 p m. The program links students with local employers to aid school performance and postsecondary transitions through internships summer jobs and job shadowing. Registration closes Thursday online at www finneycountyworkforceconnection net or in person at 1509 E Fulton St. Call (620) 271-0388 for details.
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Declines in library aid prompt budget changes in Kansas
Kansas libraries faced a 23 percent inflation-adjusted drop in state aid from fiscal 2013 to 2014, part of a broader multi-year decline. The Kansas Center for Economic Growth notes cuts since 2008 total about 60 percent when adjusted for inflation, influencing budgeting, with Topeka’s system reporting only 0.16 percent of its operating budget from state aid in 2015.
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Trustees hear about campus safety and security plans
Garden City Community College trustees discussed campus safety and security initiatives. Dozier outlined a campus police force with four part time officers and a safety officer, a tornado siren tied to city alerts, lighting inspections, crosswalk plans on Campus Drive, and collaboration with city police to define jurisdiction and handle potential standoffs. Trustees also approved a grant-submission support contract with National Group LLP for up to 60000 for 12 months to pursue federal funding opportunities.
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Iowa attorney withdraws offer to buy Docking building
Vernon Weems a former Iowa gubernatorial candidate withdrew his $20 million offer to buy the Docking State Office Building in Topeka. The state plans demolition with preparations starting August and a March completion. Weems cited disrespect from an administration official and questioned the vetting process.
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