Garden City study urges cultural center and broader outreach
An anthropologist studying Garden City intercultural relations recommends a cultural community center, expanding the Cultural Relations Board to include inter-ethnic programs, and reevaluating municipal structure to reflect city diversity. Paula Flores defends current outreach and notes board data gathering, while a public meeting at Finney County Historical Museum invites feedback.
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United Methodist Mexican-American Ministries
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Garden City
Paula Flores
Flores
Finney County
Sunflower Electric Power Corp
U.S. Census Bureau
DesBaillets
Finney County Historical Museum
S. Fourth St
City readies for mosquito season amid West Nile risks
Southwest Kansas reports West Nile deaths and rising mosquito activity. Health officials urge precautions as Garden City prepares spraying, targeting standing water with larvicide and Hormone inhibitors. Residents advised to dump standing water daily, use DEET or Picaridin repellents, wear protective clothing, and repair screens.
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Kansas
Scott City
Steven Rapier
Daniel Neises
KDHE
Topeka
West Nile
Garden City
City Public Works
Sam Curran
Curran
Mike Walker
Walker
Talley Trail
Lee Richardson Zoo
Holcomb Council weighs police comp time and chief hiring
Holcomb officials discussed comp time for officers after chief vacancy and reviewed applications for a new chief. Seven to eight chief applicants, mostly from nearby areas, are expected. interviews planned next week while Avalon’s background checks influence the process.
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Holcomb Council
Police Department
Jarnagin
Pena
Hugoton
Kansas
Oklahoma
Penia
Cpl
Tony Forsen
Avalon
Forsen
Earl
Finney County
Cole
Paul Resley
Resley
Holcomb
Davis
Ees
James Bowlin
Smith
Heydman
Grains See Higher Prices From Crop Shortages
Grain markets tighten as corn soybeans and wheat rise in cost. General Mills Tyson Foods warn input costs may lift grocery prices. USDA projections show soybean surpluses at a June low since 1983 and corn use likely outstripping supply by 525 million bushels.
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General Mills Inc
Tyson Foods Inc
Wagner
U.S
Kraft Foods Inc
ConAgra Foods Inc
Argentina
United States
Brazil
Joe Victor
Allendale Inc
McHenry, Ill
Victor
Illinois
USDA
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