Building Bridges program sparks strong turnout and future expansion
FCEDC board reviews Building Bridges event in 2014 with solid business turnout and plans for broader regional participation. Momentum cited to involve surrounding school districts, align with USD 457, Garden City Community College and local agencies. Bonuses approved for DuVall, Lucas, and Roth due to hours worked and tenure.
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Finney County
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Garden City Community College
Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce
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Finney County Corrections
Workforce One
Kansas Works
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Lucas
Hannah Roth
Roth
Tom Walker
Democrats lay out goals for Kansas legislative session
Democrats in Kansas outline aims for 2016 session focusing on economy and jobs, public schools, and safer communities. House leader Tom Burroughs says the party seeks inclusive growth and voting voices, while Gov. Brownback touts tax and spending reforms and a strong private sector. Polls show Gov. Brownback’s approval waning ahead of November elections.
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FCEDC hears updates on dairy plant and wind project in county
FCEDC chair Lona DuVall outlined five years of DFA outreach that led to a planned Dairy Farmers of America dairy plant serving DFA affiliated dairies, with potential for another plant on a different product. Wind project concerns, including the Buffalo Dunes project and species protections, were discussed along with permitting progress and tax-in-lieu details. The Ranch House Senior Living project, by Midwest Health, moves toward spring construction on 25 acres at 2900 N Campus Dr Garden City with opening planned for 2017.
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Lenexa
Garden City
Finney County
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Holcomb
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Campus Drive
Traffic study proposes roundabouts at several Barker Road intersections
The plan recommends a single lane roundabout at Jennie Barker Road and Schulman Avenue and keeps Jennie Barker Road and Spruce Street as four way stops. It suggests a roundabout at Lareu and Leslie between Home Depot and Sam's Club, while La ren Road Schulman Avenue remains signalized. Laren Road northbound lanes would shift to clear left turns. The study awaits city commission discussion with no date given.
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Home Depot
Sam’s Club
Canfield
Laren Road
Schulman Avenue
Mary Street
Buffalo Way
Main
Fulton Street
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