Flood plain changes prompt flood insurance questions in Garden City
In 2008 city and county officials reviewed FEMA working maps that shifted Drainage Districts. Officials and residents debated elevations data used, public meetings were held, and revisions reduced the number of newly included parcels to about 840 in Garden City. Insurance agents report a surge in calls as homeowners weigh grandfather rules and flood policy costs while real estate leaders anticipate value and sale impacts.
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Kansas Division of Water Resources
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Jennifer Hands
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Mario Lopez
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Jon Fort
ARC Real Estate
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City administrator contract debated ahead of election
Council members weigh extending city administrator Pena's contract with a six month severance and a $52 312 annual salary. Jarnagin and others warn of a new agenda while Cox opposes the process saying bills and severance terms exceed budget and the council should wait. The next meeting is 7 p.m. March 25 at the City Administrative Building.
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Welch
Newman
Davis
Cox
Pena
Holcomb
Dennis Lauer
Penia
Hays
Ellsworth
Holsington
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Girls basketball team heads to state championship
GCHS girls basketball bound for state after earning a spot for the first time in 21 years. Coach Sanders and players voiced pride and mixed nerves as they prepared for a five hour bus trip to Emporia. Team members anticipated a quiet ride but held excitement to play hard.
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Sanders
Emporia
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