FCEDC works toward zoning compliance system for new businesses
Finney County Economic Development Corporation plans a preoperation zoning compliance check. Lona DuVall said the FCEDC, Downtown Vision, and Chamber of Commerce will meet with Garden City planning to review three to four options. The aim is to avoid future West Mary Street zoning conflicts while keeping rules simple and affordable.
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Finney County Economic Development Corporation
Lona DuVall
FCEDC
Ing
Garden City
Planning and Community Development Department
Downtown Vision
Chamber of Commerce
City Commission
West Mary Street
DuVall
Kaleb Kentner
Common Core tests alter Kansas Missouri plan
The national move toward holding teachers and schools to test scores affects Kansas and Missouri. Kansas scores and likely Missouri results won’t count against educators this year, buying time to balance results with teacher evaluations. It could affect Kansas City Public Schools seeking provisional accreditation this fall and St. Louis Public Schools delaying consequences.
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Common Core
Kansas
Missouri
Kansas City
St. Louis
Holcomb Council approves chain link fence at lift station
The Holcomb City Council unanimously approved installing a chain link fence around the sewer lift station instead of the planned wooden fence. The decision includes maintaining space for pump work and adding wind-protection slats, with engineering to review dimensions and potentially add a south gate.
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Holcomb
J.D. Farr
Farr
Scotty Lane
Diane
City Public Works
Brian Rupp
Rupp
Farrs
Gary Newman
Newman
Pete Earles
Harvest driving safety tips during wheat harvest season
Kansas agriculture and transportation officials urge motorists to slow down and use caution as combines tractors and other harvest equipment share highways. Large equipment can reach speeds up to 55 mph, blocking sightlines and increasing crash risk. drivers should be vigilant, expect back roads usage, and reduce speeds during harvest season.
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Kansas Department of Agriculture
Kansas Department of Transportation
Kansas Highway Patrol
Beth Riffel
Amy Ayers
Ayers
Weather Today and Friday Forecast
Today is partly sunny with a high near 90 and a low of 67. Friday looks sunny with a high around 92 and a low near 68. Details are on page A8.
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Schwieterman Inc
Chicago
Annie
Garden City Co-op
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