Traveling Pants program at Finney County Library
The Finney County Public Library hosts a Wednesday event at 6 PM about the Traveling Pants inspired by Ann Brashares. Attendees discuss the book, wear the pants, and sign the journal, then enjoy popcorn and a related film. A world map tracks the pants journey. no sign up. call 272-3680 for details.
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Finney County Public
Walnut St
Final Enrollment Day at GCCC Tuesday
Garden City Community College sets final enrollment for the fall term on Tuesday with most courses starting Wednesday. Enrollment runs 8 am to 8 pm at the Student and Community Services Center, staff assist all ages, and 1,300 plus have already registered. Call 276-9608 or (800) 658-1696 for information.
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Garden City Community College
Student and Community Services Center
Nikki Geier
Gcccks.edu
Nancy Unruh
Job readiness workshop planned for campus students
Four local organizations sponsor a free job readiness workshop from 2 30 to 4 p m and 4 to 5 30 p m Wednesday at Garden City Community College Student and Community Services Center 801 Campus Drive The session covers cover letters resumes and interview skills The GCCC Student Job Fair is 10 a m to 2 p m Aug 23 in Beth Tedrow Student Center por tico and the Finney County Job Fair 1 to 7 p m Sept 18 at the Plaza Hotel 1911 E Kansas Ave Information is available from the GCCC Workforce Development Center 276-2339.
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Garden City Community College
Finney County
GCCC
Beth Tedrow
Plaza Hotel
E. Kansas Ave
Workforce Development Center
Abortion provider's fate hangs on judge decision
In Wichita, Sedgwick County District Judge Anthony Powell will rule on the constitutionality of a state law restricting late-term abortions. Dr. George Tiller's lawyers argue the law is invalid, marking a pivotal legal battle over abortion access.
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Wichita
Sedgwick
Anthony Powell
George Tiller
Morrison seeks focus on trigger in funeral picketing case
Kansas Attorney General Paul Morrison asks the Kansas Supreme Court to strike the trigger provision of the July 1 funeral picketing law, arguing no controversy exists until a ruling on constitutionality is required. The law bans protests within 150 feet one hour before and two hours after services, sparked by Westboro Baptist Church protests at soldiers funerals. Morrison filed suit in May. justices questioned strategy last month and may hear arguments.
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Topeka
Paul Morrison
Kansas Supreme Court
Morrison
Supreme Court
Fred Phelps Sr
Westboro Baptist Church
Phelps
Senate
Derek Schmidt
Schmidt
Independence
U.S
Shirley Phelps-Roper
Westboro Baptist
Phelps-Ropert
Kansas
Phelps-Roper
God
Edith Scheuerman Opens Full Day Kindergarten Year
Alexander Lemons begins at Edith Scheuerman Elementary with his parents and teachers present. Principal Sandy Almos notes students will learn numbers to 100 and begin reading and writing, while families are urged to support learning at home through the ROAR club.
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Alexander Lemons
Edith Scheuerman
Katie Unger
Liz Bryan
Brandon Lemons
Alexander
Brandon
Garfield
Gertrude Walker
Garden City
Unger
Bryan
Sandy Almos
Donna Wartman
Finney County policy ties tax abatements to job goals
Finney County Economic Development Corp approves a policy linking incoming business tax abatements to initial job creation targets. Abatements would be reduced if actual jobs fall short, with final approval by the county commission and ongoing calls for accountability to taxpayers.
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Finney County Economic Development Corp
FCEDC
Doug Keller
Finney County Commission
Mario Lopez
Finney County
Bonanza
Roman Halbur
Halbur
Conestoga Energy Partners LLC
Brownback Eyes Iowa Straw Poll Test Of Support
Kansas Senator Sam Brownback pursues Iowa conservative voters as he competes with Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee in the non-binding Ames straw poll, seen as a sign of campaign strength ahead of January caucuses. Brownback trails in polls but emphasizes his conservative Christian stance while Romney faces criticism over abortion positions.
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Topeka
Kansas
Sam Brownback
Iowa
Ames
Brownback
Drake University
Dennis Goldford
Goldford
Arkansas
Mike Huckabee
Mer
Massachusetts
Mitt Romney
Romney
Huckabee
Fred Thompson
Colorado
Tom Tancredo
New York City
Rudy Giuliani
Arizona
John McCain
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Almos
Security Savings Bank
County Commission
Don Doll
Towa