Locals join Kansas leadership program for civic training
Twenty five Kansans under 40, including Katrina Lowry of Garden City and Allison Medina of Finney County, participate in the Kansas Leadership Center Art & Practice of Civic Leadership Development program in Wichita from June 5 to 8. The 11 day follow ups extend through 2017 with a May 2018 conclusion, adding to a network of about 75 alumni teaching and coaching across Kansas.
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Center For Children and Families
Garden City
Allison Medina
Finney County Economic Development Corp
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Silver Screen Night Returns for Third Year
The Garden City Recreation Commission revives Silver Screen Saturday Nights for the third year. Outdoor screenings occur weekly at dusk at various town locations, with lawn chairs, blankets, repellent, and snacks encouraged. This week features Harry and the Hendersons at Garcia Soccer Fields 3502 Spruce St. Proceeds from $1 popcorn and drinks fund the Summer Teen Musical trip to the Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta.
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Spruce St
Atlanta
Brian Seagraves
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Miller headlines Stevens Park concert
The Stevens Park Concert Series continues this Sunday with local talent Al Miller. Miller, a southwest Kansas native, plays guitar and sings standards and his own releases. The Garden City Recreation Commission and the city sponsor the free event at 7:30 p.m., with more information at 276-1200 or www.gcrec.com.
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al Miller
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Garden City
WSU Names Ex-WCU Chancellor Bardo as President
The Kansas Board of Regents announced John William Bardo to lead Wichita State University as its 13th president. Bardo formerly served as chancellor of Western Carolina University and will assume duties after approval.
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Western Carolina University
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Wichita State
Hutchinson man educates on Lyme disease impact
Hutchinson resident Andy Green, infected in 2009 in Arkansas, shares his battle with chronic Lyme disease that left him unable to work. He details a misinterpreted rash, delayed antibiotics, and ongoing fatigue, pain, brain fog, tremors, and neurological symptoms. Kansas health officials note two confirmed cases this year amid CDC guidance on disease stages.
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Arkansas
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Miranda Steele
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Kansas
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CDC
Summer heat advisory focus as southwest Kansas swelters
Safety tips accompany hot weather as the National Weather Service notes heat as the leading weather killer. Garden City officials urge hydration and sun protection while promoting two swimming programs to teach children to swim. Fire and police warn of grass fires, burglaries, and motorcycle safety as local readiness for summer increases.
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Kansas
National Weather Service
America
NWS
Garden City Municipal
Garden City Recreation Commission
Donna Gerstner
Gerstner
GCRC
Garden City Fire Department
Rick Collins
Collins
Garden City
Michael Reagle
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Kansas highways bloom with native plant shift
Kansas moves to natural landscaping along 10,000 miles of highways. The program reduces mowing and herbicide use to cut costs and boost wildlife habitat, planting native wildflowers and grasses since 2008 and expanding to urban corridors like Wichita.
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Kansas Department of Transportation
Tom Hein
Wichita Metro
Scott Shields
KDOT
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