Lee Richardson Zoo hires Sarah Colman as general curator
After a nationwide search Lee Richardson Zoo named Sarah Colman its new general curator. Colman, previously with Palm Beach Zoo and Dallas Zoo, will guide animal care staff and manage the 700 resident animals under Zoo Director Kristi Newland. Colman starts Monday, replacing Jordan Piha who left in December for Tulsa Zoo.
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Palm Beach Zoo
West Palm Beach
Fla
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Kristi Newland
LRZ
Jordan Piha
Tulsa Zoo
Rural Opportunity Zones eyed to lure workers in western Kansas
Kansas lawmakers heard Western Kansas officials praise the Rural Opportunity Zone program as a tool to attract millennials and fill dozens of jobs while balancing a debate with Enterprise Zone incentives. Bills key funding at 1.62 million for 2018 and 2.05 million for 2019. Industry leaders cited hospitals and manufacturers expanding, with ROZ offering loan repayment aid and income tax breaks to recruits.
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House Appropriations Committee
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ROZ
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Christy Hopkins
Greeley County
Benjamin Anderson
Kearny County
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Anderson
Hopkins
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Kansas Department of Commerce
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Seward
Ellis
McPherson
Harvey
Saline
Fillion
Claeys
Garden City High prom dazzling theme Midnight in Paris
Garden City High School hosts a Saturday prom at the practice gym 2720 Buffalo Way with entrances via the athletic training side doors. Tickets needed for entry and guests, parking in student lot, 7 to 8:15 p.m. escalated promenade times, north entrance viewing, Buffalo TV channel 21 and YouTube live stream.
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Holcomb approves Safe Routes project and city actions
Holcomb City Council unanimously approves KDOT estimates for Safe Routes to School construction pending bids. The plan covers 80 percent of costs up to 250000, with city share near 46200. Council also renews liability insurance at a higher premium and discusses water tap fee adjustments tied to meter size. Mayor proclaims Holcomb Longhorn Basketball Day honoring the 2017 state champions.
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