County debates election for sales tax to fund growth
Commissioners discuss a proposed quarter cent county sales tax to boost economic development starting in 2008. It would replace a current tax for U S Highway 50 west improvements, raise about 1.2 to 1.4 million annually, and may require a special election despite concerns over cost and turnout.
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FCEDC
Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce
Smith
Don Doll
Chamber
Martin Huschka
Huschka
Paul Karkiainen
Garden City
Karkiainen
Brier & Hale Music Co. Inc
Steve Jackson
Jackson
Western Kansas highway corridor gains potential funding boost
The U S 50 corridor between Garden City and Dodge City advances as a national high priority route. The designation opens eligibility for future funds, backed by local leaders and the U S 50 Association. Kansas projects include depot work, debt reduction, streetscaping, and interchanges along with a bypass for U S 56 in Great Bend, aiming to spur jobs and growth.
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Meyer
U.S
Garden City Area
Southwest Kansas
Garden City
Matt Allen
Dodge City
Washington, D.C
Western Kansas
Allen
Kansas
Kansas City
Kansan
Roberts
U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. 50
HorseThief Reservoir
Hodgeman County
Great Bend
Fashion trends guide schoolbound youth style at Target Garden City
The piece notes juniors to teens favor jackets in denim and tweed, vintage looks, and softer fall colors for younger girls while older girls lean toward deep purples burgundies and army green. Boys’ fashion stays consistent with licensed shirts skatewear olive tones and hoodies. Accessories include big beads wooden jewelry turquoise metallic purses and iPod backpack styles.
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Target
Garden City
Amy Weaver
Nuzum
Weaver
Rachel Williams
Charles O. Stones
Williams
Hollywood Jeans
A & W Root Beer
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Elton
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