LaPolice visits Garden City plans second run for Congress
Clyde native Alan LaPolice stopped in Garden City not campaigning yet with his wife and kids to listen to residents in the First District. He reaffirmed a June announcement of his 2016 bid, said he may start campaigning in November, and outlined his aims for term limits, campaign finance reform, and strong local control while pledging to back agriculture, education reform, veterans, and a solid economic agenda.
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Alan LaPolice
U.S
Tim Huelskamp
Congress
Garden City
LaPolice
Ane
Huelskamp
Kansas
Republican Party
Cloud County Community College
Clifton-Clyde
Veterans Administration
Downtown Farmers Market Roundup This Thursday
The Downtown Garden City Farmers Market runs 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday with From The Land of Kansas giving away items and Savor the Season recipe cards. Champlin Peaches offers boxes of 18 to 20 peaches or 1.50 per pound, plus a three category baking contest for yeast breads quick breads and cupcakes entries via Facebook or phone 620 805 5992. Children ages 3 to 5 can receive free clinical screening at Garfield Early Childhood Center 121 W Walnut St Friday Aug 28. appointments at 620 805 7500.
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Land of Kansas
Champlin
Farmers Market
Puckett Produce
Eden Market
Garden City
Garfield
Walnut St
FHSU Alumni Gather at Samys Spirits for Happy Hour
Garden City area Fort Hays State University alumni and friends are invited to a free happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Samys Spirits and Steakhouse in Garden City. Attendees may bring friends and coworkers, enjoy complimentary appetizers and Tiger camaraderie, with a cash bar and menu available. More information at goforthaysstate.com events.
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Samy
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Water flows in Arkansas River near Holcomb after years dry
Holcomb sees the Arkansas River flowing a few inches deep for the first time in years. Residents and officials note the unusual rise is tied to rainfall in John Martin Reservoir area and runoff from Holly, Colorado, with flow reaching about 650 cubic feet per second.
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Arkansas
Phil Kohls
Hydro Research
Kohls
Wiley Road
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Lamar
Colo
Finney County
Karen Johannes
Johannes
Rude
Garden City
Holly
Arkansas River
Kansas
Cruz Gonzales
Tex Biele
Biele
Syracuse
Coolidge
Diane Knowles
Kansas Water Office
Kansas Cigarette Tax Hike Fails To Slow Purchases In July
Kansas residents continued buying cigarettes after a 63 percent tax hike from 79 cents to 1.29 per pack on July 1. July 2015 cigarette revenue rose 64 percent from July 2014, suggesting spending remained similar despite higher prices, with price data still pending. Experts urge caution in drawing conclusions from single-month figures.
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Frank Chaloupka
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chaloupka
Missouri
American Heart Association
Midwest
Kevin Walker
Association
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