Dighton forms economic group to spur growth
Dighton officials joined with Lane County to create an economic development corporation and appoint a director to revitalize the town. Mayor Leonard Herman, formerly of First National Bank, cites a 24 month decline tied to six lost businesses and the deaths of over 100 seniors in a 1,261 population. The Dart Inconvenience store closed recently as part of rural western Kansas trends.
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Interim president hired at Finney County FCEDC
Dana Woodbury named interim president for the Finney County Economic Development Corporation after months of searching. She holds a masters in agricultural economics from Kansas State University and works as a dairy industry consultant. Her husband Lance Woodbury notes her PR and communications experience. board member Mario Lopez cites dairy industry ties as a key factor in the selection.
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Kansas State University
Lance Woodbury
FCEDC
Mario Lopez
City flight study topics to be discussed at Tuesday meeting
Garden City officials will review the Boyd Group final report on Southwest Kansas air service at 4 p.m. in the City Administrative Building. The agenda includes airline factors in travel decisions, the study’s finding that local air service is important, and a briefing on residential revenue growth and a plan to balance energy bills.
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Landmark decisions target Windsor Hotel and State Theater funding
Garden City commissioners will discuss funding renovations for the Windsor Hotel and the State Theater after both were ranked desirable in the Capital Improvement Projects report. A February goal-setting retreat will assess priorities and funding sources, with the State Theater project estimated at 2 million dollars and ADA compliance a key goal. Outside funding would be required to cover total costs.
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Matt Allen
Renewed Japan beef ban hits Kansas cattle industry
In Wichita AP reports Japan restated a ban on U S beef after a New York veal shipment tested with bone. Kansas Agriculture Secretary Adrian Polansky urged patience, noting actions by USDA to restore trust, while Dighton cattleman fears border re opening may take long. The move follows a partial lift last month after mad cow fears.
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