City and county fund Downtown Vision in Garden City
Finney County and Garden City commissions approved 55 000 dollars for Garden City Downtown Vision Inc to support Kansas Main Street revitalization. The 55 000 dollars covers 61 percent of the 2004 budget. officials urged ongoing city and county support through 2008 totaling 125 000 for the city and 35 000 for the county.
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Finney County
Garden City
Garden City Downtown Vision Inc
Kansas
N. Main St
Ninth St
Commission Chambers
Kansas Main Street
Downtown Vision Board
Bruce Glass
Glass
Mad cow testing debate stirs Kansas committee action
The Kansas House Agriculture Committee debated Creekstone Farms testing for mad cow disease but took no vote. Creekstone seeks federal permission to test all cattle to access Japan and other markets. Backers argue for market access while opponents fear higher costs and policy interference.
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Topeka
House
Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC
Arkansas City
Japan
Washington State
Kansas Farm Bureau
Kansas Livestock Association
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Creekstone
United States
House Agriculture Committee
Joe Shriver
Arkansas
Shriver
USDA
Association
U.S
Bill Light
Rolla
Sharon Schwartz
Washington
Mireles named new Garden City High principal by unanimous vote
After a six month search, Garden City USD 457 appoints James Mireles as principal of GCHS. Mireles, previously associate principal, was the sole original candidate to reapply after the board reopened the search. Dexter will retire at year’s end as Mireles assumes leadership.
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USD 457
Garden City High School
Garden City
USD 457 Board of Education
James Mireles
Board of Education
Mireles
GCHS
Kraig Dexter
Cipal
Olathe North High School
Schwatken
Lentz
In-State Tuition Bill Faces Rocky House Vote
The measure allowing qualified illegal immigrant students to pay in-state tuition nears a third and final House vote amid budget deadlock. Senate negotiators demand passage, Gov Sebelius indicates support, and a conference committee may shape the final version before a Senate vote again.
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Topeka
Hns
Senate
House
Kathleen Sebelius
Doug Mays
Melvin Neufeld
R-Ingalls
Garden City 125th birthday merch fuels local celebration
Merchants offer quasquicentennial items as Garden City marks its 125th birthday. The Good Sport co-owner Brian Rupp shows polo shirts and T shirts embroidered with the official sunflower logo. The logo was designed by Doug West after approval from WenDee LaPlant of the Tourism and Convention Bureau.
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Garden City
Brian Rupp
Good Sport
N. Main St
Rupp
WenDee LaPlant
Garden City Tourism and Convention Bureau
Telegram
Doug West
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Roman Halbur
County Commission
Halbur
Hole In Hill
Abercrombie
Georgia Matthews Elementary School
Mireles Gchs
Annie
Inspiring Minds
Scott Aldis-Wilson Scottaw
Gctelegram
Threjay Marketing
Garden City Area
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