Church Week Ahead: Prayer, Services, Events Listed
A complete listing of next week's church events outlines service times, prayer meetings, choir practices, community dinners, and youth activities across local congregations. The schedule highlights Sunday worship at multiple venues, midweek Bible study, and outreach sessions for families and seniors.
Valuations released to taxpayers in Finney County
Real estate agent Lee Messenger reports his home valuation dropped to 848,500, surprising him as the house hasn't changed. Tax notices show residential values in Finney County fell about 3.7 percent from 2004 to 2005, with appeals due by March 28. Messenger, president of the Finney County Taxpayers Association, says taxes may drop about $60 if mill levies stay steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Messenger
Regan & Co. Real Estate
Messenger
E. Hackberry St
Finney County
Alan Roop
Finney County Taxpayers’ Association
Mystery firm eyes Garden City Growth project
Finney County Economic Development Corp executive director says a confidential, value over 25 million project could employ 500 plus people with 10 years of 100 percent tax abatements and a land price better than current offers. The firm is in value-added manufacturing and the site would involve skilled and unskilled labor with no environmental hazards. The company is not yet named and details remain under wraps to avoid unsolicited interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finney County Economic Development Corp
Carol Meyer
FCEDC
Meyer
Garden City
Bob Halloran
Finney County
Pete Olson
Kansas Department of Commerce
Census Bureaus findings fuel Kansas school funding debate
Lawrence AP report shows Kansas spends $7292 per pupil in public schools for 2002-03, below the $8019 national average and far behind New Jersey. Taxpayers pay $51.91 per $1000 earned, above the national $49.52, fueling both sides as Legislature faces April 12 court deadline to boost funding without tax hikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
U.S. Census Bureau
Kansas
State Supreme Court
New Jersey
Christy Levings
National Education Association
Alan Cobb
Americans For Prosperity
St Patrick's Day fundraiser fills Arts Center turnout
The Arts Center on Main hosted its second annual St Patrick's Day lunch fundraiser drawing about 70 attendees. Attendees lined up for Irish baked potatoes with toppings, desserts, and a convivial vibe as organizers Carole Geier and Vivian Kinder noted a run on food and plans to use proceeds for the center and children's art classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Warren
Mary Regan
Arts Center
Main
N. Main St
Carole Geier
Vivian Kinder
Geier
Kinder
Southwest Arts and Humanities Council
Kansas House trims higher education funding in 11.3 billion budget
Kansas lawmakers debate state higher education funding as the House proposes 21 million in new dollars for colleges and universities, a 3 percent rise, well short of Gov. Sebelius's 43 million request. Senate to amend. negotiations to finalize budget begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Kansas Supreme Court
Kathleen Sebelius
Tom Sawyer
Wichita
Scott Schwab
R-Olathe
Dick Bond
State Board of Regents
Senate
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McGwire
County Appraiser's Department
Finneycounty.org
Mystery Firm Eyes
Scottaw
Finney County Economic Development
Brad Nading
Lee Richardson Zoo
Annie
State
Inspiring Minds
God
Topeka