Ford, Finney rate low an index
Dodge City and Ford County face housing and labor shortages as top local challenges amid national economic strain. Ford County ranks as the least economically stressed county, while Finney County sits fifth in a AP index measuring unemployment foreclosures and bankruptcies.
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Ford
Finney
Dodge City
Ford County
Joann Knight
Ford County Development Corp
Finney County
Associated Press
Kansas seen ideal for dairy industry expansion
Advocates say Kansas offers prime conditions for new dairy farms as nationwide producers face recession. A Kansas Dairy Initiative tour of three area dairies, including Royal Farms Dairy near Garden City producing about 50,000 gallons daily, showcased operations and regional advantages. Local operators and state officials highlighted abundant feed, limited competition, a dry climate, and a growing milk market as draws for out of state entrants, with plans noted for a $90 million cheese factory nearby.
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Royal Farms
Garden City
Southwest
Kansas
Sunflower State
Kansas Dairy Initiative
Steve Irsik
Irsik
Senior Center highlights need for meal program
The Senior Center of Finney County hosts Friendship Meals with 50 to 60 daily attendees and outreach by officials during the 2010 March for Meals. Community leaders and staff gathered for a lunch of baked ham vegetables and desserts, underscoring senior hunger awareness.
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Finney County
Charles Stones
Carol Wigner
Remembering Ann Schumacher a devoted therapist and mother
Ann Schumacher a Scott County mental health professional and mother of Megan 17 Miranda 15 and Matthew 10 is remembered for faith devotion to her kids and her work. Todd D Schumacher 44 ex husband charged with first degree murder and two counts of aggravated child endangerment. he turned himself in and is jailed on 1 million bond in Scott County.
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Seots
Ann Schumacher
Todd D. Schumacher
Kansas Attorney General’s Office
Wichita County
Matthew
Kent Hill
Scott County
Office of
Area Mental Health
Schumacher
Hill
USD 466
United Methodist Youthville
Garden City
St. Catherine Hospital
Scott City
Greeley County Family Medical
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