Southwest Kansas eyeing reduced irrigation to save Ogallala Aquifer
Gov. Brownback attended the Ogallala Stakeholder Meeting at Garden City High School as officials discuss plant genetics and water saving measures. Sheridan 6 LEMA aims to cap irrigation at 11 inches annually for five years with livestock limited to 12 gallons per animal daily, targeting about a 20 percent cut in use.
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Ogallala
Southwest
Kansas
Sam Brownback
Garden City High School
Buffalo Way Blvd
Brownie Wilson
Kansas Geological Survey
Southwest Kansas
Wilson
Liberal
Hugoton
Wallace County
Hoxie
Colby
Sheridan 6
Sheridan County
LEMA
GMD
Freshmen begin orientation at Garden City High School
About 600 freshmen attended a half day orientation at the new Garden City High School 2720 Buffalo Way Blvd. Principal James Mireles said the one way circular drive with a 15 mph limit trains students and parents to the new system while staff monitor traffic patterns. Students toured classes on a block schedule and noted long walks between wings with some getting lost.
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Garden City High School
USD 457
James Mireles
Buffalo Way Blvd
Mireles
Report on housing demand for Garden City area
The Community Housing Assessment Team presented a market study to Finney County Economic Development Corp officials and planners. RDG Planning and Design's Martin Shubert outlined population shifts, construction activity, occupancy changes, base projections, job growth, value and rent ranges, income distribution, affordability, and housing programs for Garden City Holcomb and Finney County.
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Garden City
Holcomb
Finney County
Finney County Economic Development Corp
Lena Duvall
FCEDC
Martin Shubert
RDG Planning and Design Out
Omaha
Neb
Shubert
Rise in U S home sales signals steadier recovery
Washington AP reports the U S housing market shows steady recovery with purchases, construction and prices climbing gradually. Existing home sales rose 2.3 percent to a 4.47 million annual rate in July from June, while the past year shows a gain over 10 percent. New home sales also strengthen, as Toll Brothers is cited.
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Washington
U.S
National Association of Realtors
Toll Brothers
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Telegram
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Mary Street
Alberto Gonzalez
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GCHS
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