Real estate market shows rebound with rising sales
In Garden City and surrounding markets buyers gain access to loans, shifting conditions toward a seller favored market. Agents note more homes moving, including pricier properties above 200000, while starter homes remain dominant. Builders and permits show varied activity as inventory grows.
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Ers
Susan Carmichael
Carmichael
Kaleb Kentner
Garden City
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Jeanie Clubine
Garden City eyes downtown revival and planning study
Finney County commissions heard plans to revitalize downtown Garden City with key sites on Main and Seventh streets and a new Premier Mortgage relocation. Hyett Palma Inc. will visit March 7–10 to assess economic vitality and craft an action oriented plan. Public meeting set for March 7 at 6 30 p m. at the Garden City Administrative Center.
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McKinley
Garden City
Eighth St
Don Doll
Downtown Vision
Gas line shutdown in Grant counties linked to hydrogen sulfide risk
Aquila shut a Finney County gas line after detecting high hydrogen sulfide. News releases say crews switched homes to propane energy, with payment support and hotel or space-heater options for customers. Calls and messages are being answered at 800 303 0357 and 800 313 9778.
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Grant Counties
Gas Company
Chuck Loomis
Kansas
Colorado
Gary Wise
Southwest
Finney County
Aquila
Pete Olson
Loomis
Commission
Cliff Mayo
George Minter
Revenue beat expectations fuels ed funding optimism
Senate President Steve Morris notes the 40 million dollar January revenue surplus hints at a positive trend. He cautions some gains may reflect December payroll timing. Separately, lawmakers await a court ruling on killers and discuss Senate confirmation for top court nominees. Rep. Roth sworn in to replace the late Beggs. education cost survey signals a 600 million annual funding need.
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Senate
Steve Morris
Hugoton
Morris
Charles Roth
Salina
Carol Beggs
House Democrats
Department of Education
Ice Storm Cripples Roads and Schools
An ice storm leaves roads with no traction and forces school closures. Experts warn four wheel drive does not guarantee safe stopping and urge drivers to pre plan trips, leave early and drive slowly. Carry blankets flashlights a cell phone and an ice scraper in cars.
School board to hire with KASB help in Garden City
USD 457 plans to work with KASB to screen applicants and pick three to five for board recommendation. Interviews to be set quickly with a March first and second choice target. KASB cost totals 5750 plus 250 for applications. interim search possible if needed. Reichmuth and Lentz discuss changing candidate pool and timelines.
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Heim
Reichmuth
KASB
Garden City
Lentz
Kevin Sterling
Max
Milt Pippenger
USD 457
Roy Cessna
Association
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