Lee Richardson Zoo sees visitor surge and new hours
Garden Citys Lee Richardson Zoo reports about 9 000 more visitors this summer than 2008 with year to date near 99 610 through July. The zoo will shift hours to 8 am to 5 pm after Labor Day as economic factors and new Cat Canyon exhibits draw attendees. Donations to the Friends group remain strong with about 440 000 of a 600 000 goal raised and grants expected to further aid fundraising.
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Brownback presses FEMA on flood maps for Garden City
Brownback urged FEMA official Fugate to extend the Sept 25 deadline and study contested areas while seeking a restart to remapping. Garden City officials await a response as city and county seek subsidized flood insurance and public hearing setup for Sept 17. Local meetings and DHS talks frame the remapping effort.
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Garden City
City Commission
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Garden City Administrative Center
Eighth St
Fugate
Brian Hart
Hart
Department of Homeland Security
Janet Napolitano
Appropriations Committee
Napolitano
Pete Olson
Olson
Allen
Garden-City Org
Dealers wait for Clunker payments
The NHTSA said dealers submitted requests totaling 1.5 billion in rebates through the online system. A Virginia Dealer survey found only 2.8 percent of about 4,000 Cash for Clunkers deals had been paid, amid system overload and complex reviews.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA
Virginia
Virginia Automobile Dealers Association
For Profit Colleges See Enrollment Rise Amid High Loan Debt
Many for profits report surging enrollments as laid off workers return to school and government aid rises. ITT predicts profits up about 50 percent, while private loan use grows. critics note higher costs and lower graduation rates in proprietary colleges. Westwood’s Apex program highlights low credit needs and post‑school interest accrual.
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Los Angeles
Westwood
Apex
Bill Ojile
ITT
Mark Kantrowitz
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