Reservoir spurs travel and sales in Hodgeman County
Hodgeman County’s Horse Thief Reservoir drew over 8,000 visitors since its June 26 opening, boosting local sales as out-of-town guests buy ice, fuel, beer and snacks. Local businesses plan to expand offerings including marine parts and boat storage to capitalize on the tourist influx.
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Hodgeman
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Hodgeman County
Horse Thief
Wellbrook
Curtis Rasmussen
Carquest
R & R Supply
Lea Ann Seiler
Camel Scramble at Finney County Fair Tests Camel Riding
Four teams from three area groups competed in the Camel Scramble at the Finney County Fair with dromedaries and Bactrian camels supplied by Staples Safari owner Brian Staples. Riders including Cara Kieft of Finney County Young Professionals faced challenging starts as Leaton McClelland and Emily Hays from Garden City Co-op guided their camel to victory in the first round amid lighthearted excitement and wary anticipation.
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Finney County Fair
Brian Staples
Staples Safari
Staples
Central Asia
Cara Kieft
Finney County
Kieft
Leaton McClelland
Emily Hays
Garden City Co-op
McClelland
Hays
Grandstand
Kobach campaigns on voter fraud in Kansas race
University of Missouri Kansas City law professor Kris Kobach spoke in Garden City during campaign events arguing voter fraud is prevalent. He cited hundreds of fraud reports across 11 counties and said 126,000 registrants should be checked against citizenship databases, criticizing current Secretary of State Chris Biggs for not acting more vigilantly.
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Kris Kobach
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Garden City
Shawnee County
Elizabeth Ensley
Topeka
J.R. Claeys
Salina
National Association
Kobach
Community ties grow as district forms social committee
USD 457 officials appoint Kerri Steelman coordinator of a new social committee to help teachers join the community. Steelman, 23, teaches third grade at Buffalo Jones Elementary School and says involvement aids those new to the area. Get involved and build connections is the core aim.
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USD 457
Kerri Steelman
Steelman
Buffalo Jones Elementary School
Garden City teacher recruiter roots community ties
Steelman marks three years in Garden City and the school district. The Michigan native and Valparaiso graduate travels to Michigan universities to recruit teachers, drawing on her experiences. She praises local staff and plans biweekly to monthly social events for teachers, including outings to the Big Pool, as she coordinates a teacher social committee.
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Garden City
Grand Rapids, Mich
Valparaiso University
Indiana
Michigan
Finney County Fair
Big Pool
Barre
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