Master Gardener training opens Sept 8 in Finney County
The Kansas State Research and Extension Master Gardener training begins September 8 at the Finney County Office. Sessions run 9 am to 4 pm every Thursday through October 20. Applicants are chosen by gardening and volunteering experience and must commit to yearly volunteer service, with a $100 administration fee.
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Governor Brown announces nearly $1 million CAC grants
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback announced almost $1 million in 2017 Children’s Advocacy Centers grants funded from state general funds. Western Kansas recipients include $52,278 for the Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center in Scott County to hire and train staff for child sensitive forensic interviews and advocacy services for abuse victims and non-offending caregivers.
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Downtown First Friday headlines lively Garden City event
Downtown Garden City merchants stay open until 7 p.m. for First Friday. Pokémon Go spins up 5 to 7 p.m. with lures at PokéStops. Arts Fusion Initiative from Juilliard and New York artists will host a meet and greet at Patrick Dugan's Coffee House from 6 to 7 p.m. Photos and autographs available.
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Greeley County welcomes new K-12 principal and superintendent
Stuart Holmes starts as USD 200 superintendent and pre K-5 principal in Greeley County, moving from Hillsboro to Tribune. With 30 plus years in education, he emphasizes building relationships with parents and staff, teamwork, and a character education theme represented by the word represent.
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Greeley County
Kenneth Bockwinkel
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Hillsboro
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Southwestern Heights
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Jenkins and Potter stump in Topeka amid district tours
Congressional candidates Lynn Jenkins and Britain Potter spoke in Topeka as they traverse 25 counties in Kansas 2nd District races. Jenkins blamed Obama era regulations for discontent while Potter criticized campaign finance and perceived distrust from wealthier donors. Both framed reform and bipartisanship as key issues in their campaigns.
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Man seeks grand jury over Kobach files in Kansas
Lawrence man Steven Davis seeks Kansas Supreme Court intervention after Douglas County judges dismissed his petition to convene a grand jury to investigate Secretary of State Kris Kobach. Davis claims documents vanish before reaching election officials while Kobach calls the effort ridiculous. The state high court could compel a grand jury or dismiss the appeal. no timeline is set. Kansas allows citizen grand juries and cites past use in high profile cases.
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Douglas County
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Castle at Coronado Heights to reopen by Labor Day weekend
The Smoky Valley Historical Association says Coronado Heights Park castle and the nearby restroom will reopen by Labor Day weekend after repairs costing nearly 150000 dollars. Restoration funded by businesses, park supporters and a 90000 dollar grant. phase two plans include road and drainage improvements costing at least 70000 dollars.
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Kansas Historical Preservation Trust Fund
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