Official lauds 2011 as incredible year for economic growth
Tom Walker FCEDC board chairman calls 2011 an incredible year for Finney County economic development. He notes the year was good and the last quarter fantastic as FCEDC reported accomplishments and projects at its annual meeting at Garden City Community College Endowment Room.
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Finney County Economic Development Corp
Tom Walker
FCEDC
Walker
Garden City Community College
Finney County
Suc
Cathy McKinley
GCCC
Kim Goodnight
Meade
Beth Tedrow
Goodnight
ITC Great Plains, LLC
Kansas DA to quiz Brownback on private meetings
Shawnee County District Attorney Chad Taylor plans to interview Gov. Sam Brownback as a witness in a probe into private meetings with legislators at the Cedar Crest residence. House Speaker Mike O’Neal criticized the tactic and urged lawmakers to respond cautiously to Taylor’s broad records request. Brownback expressed confidence the law was not violated and noted upcoming bipartisan gatherings.
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O’neal
Taylor
Associated Press
Cedar Crest
Brownback
Beef herd shrinkage sparks 2012 price rise talk in Plains states
Cattle herds in Oklahoma and Texas fell sharply amid drought, with the January beef cow herd down 3.1 percent from 2011 to the smallest level since 1952. An expert notes drought-driven cuts and limited grazing may push beef prices higher in 2012, while producers weigh selling cows versus breeding heifers for future income.
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Plains
Texas
Glynn Tonsor
Kansas State University
Oklahoma
Brett Crotts
Schweiterman Marketing
Garden City
Big Rural Brainstorm Seeks Lifeline for Kansas Towns
About 200 residents from across Kansas gathered at Newton's Meridian Center for a two day meeting titled Big Rural Brainstorm. The forum promotes free discussion to find ways to attract tourists and new residents, address empty storefronts, and keep small towns vibrant through volunteer leadership.
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Kansas
Meridian Center
Newton
Jack Fast
Penner
Weather Forecast Highlights for the Weekend
A windy day brings a high of 36 with a low of 19. Sunday turns sunny with a high of 39 and a low of 21. Details appear on page Ag.
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Brad Nading
Brad Naain
Brookover
Marci Penner
Kansas Sampler Foundation
Goessel
Schwieterman Inc
Chicago
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