Bed tax slips in January as extended stays rise in Garden City
Finney County CVB reports January transient guest tax revenue at 62,538 dollars, down 14 percent from January 2016’s 72,855. Officials note long term occupancy boosts overall activity, with 64 of 120 Holli Ayala’s Marriott TownePlace Suites rooms used by extended stay workers. The board also discusses funding for local events and a two day plan to boost room nights, including a regional Midget Car Series, boxing events, and the Pecos League All Star game.
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Finney County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Roxanne Morgan
CVB
Morgan
Holli Ayala
Marriott TownePlace Suites
Dairy Farmers of America
Centura Health
Cimarron
Ayala
Troy Unruh
Dodge City
Great Bend
Garden City Wind
USC
Garden City
Garden City Community College
Alpha Zeta
Unruh
Finney County
Friends of
Lee Richardson Zoo
the Zoo
Joeys Law clears Senate in Kansas action on cognitive designations
In Topeka the Kansas Senate passed Senate Bill 74 to aid law enforcement with motorists who have cognitive disabilities. The measure would allow a voluntary designation on vehicle registrations and licenses for autism and related conditions, with medical certification required. The bill’s passage followed the 2016 fatal officer involved shooting of Joey Weber in Hays, as officials noted the need for clearer recognition of cognitive needs during traffic stops. Senate debate highlighted concerns over broad eligibility and the challenge for medical professionals to diagnose, while supporters argued the designations could reduce risk for officers and drivers alike.
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Topeka
Haysman
Kansas Senate
Joey
Joey Weber
Hays
Brandon Hauptman
Weber
Ellis County
Hauptman
Richard Billinger
Goodland
Senate
House
Billinger
Tom Hawk
Manhattan
Kansas
Tom Drees
Legislative Coffee series at Garden City Chamber
The Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a Legislative Coffee with area state lawmakers discussing Topeka session updates, followed by a Q and A. The event is free, with breakfast provided by St. Catherine Hospital at 10 am Saturday. Contact the chamber at 620 276 3264 or visit the website for details.
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Garden City Area
Chamber of Commerce
Topeka
St. Catherine Hospital
Heartland Cancer Center
Spruce St
Chamber
Garden City
Sand and Sage show at Finney County Fairgrounds
A weekend events listing notes a 25K run through Lee Richardson Zoo on Saturday morning at 1030, followed by an awards ceremony and plunge. The Big Pool hosts the Sand and Sage Rifle and Pistol Club Collectors Show with antiques coins stamps firearms ammo reloading gear and crafts. Vendors from several states attend. homemade concessions and pies are available. Saturday 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday 9 am to 4 30 pm. Adults five dollars. under twelve free with parents.
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Kansas
Lee Richardson Zoo
Sand & Sage Rifle & Pistol Club
Oklahoma
Texas
Colorado
Nebraska
New Mexico
Finney County Fairgrounds
Holcomb approves new police utility vehicle
Holcomb City Council approved a 3 to 1 vote the purchase of a new police utility vehicle for 32400 dollars. The council chose Burtis Motors Garden City Rusty Eck Ford Wichita and Shawnee Mission Ford Shawnee but favored buying local to save transport costs and support the economy.
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Holcomb City
Burtis Motors
Garden City
Rusty Eck Ford
Wichita
Shawnee Mission Ford
Shawnee
Scott Homer
Holcomb
Forsen
Homer
Gary Newman
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Charley
Alves
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Rupp
Homer, Schreibvogel
Jerry Quint
Stephanie Bogner
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