National Legion Leader to Visit GC Tonight
Ray Smith newly elected national commander of the American Legion will address area veterans and citizens at dinner at 6 tonight. Post No. 9 at 125 W Pine St hosts Smith who lives in North Carolina, touring Kansas posts with aide and state leaders Dave Warnken Elgin Wahlberg and Charles Yunker. He urged boosting military spending and expanding VA health care access in recent Senate VA committee testimony in Washington, DC.
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Extension elections set for Finney County Thursday
Finney County Extension Council elections run Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 501 S Ninth St. Residents 18 or older may vote to fill two-year terms on Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4 H and Youth, and Economic Development committees. For nominee information call 272-3670.
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Taylor 2 to Perform at GCHS Auditorium
The Paul Taylor Dance Company presents Taylor 2 at 7 30 p m Friday in the Garden City High School auditorium. Tickets are 25 for adults 15 for students and 65 for families, with access to additional concerts in Great Bend Dodge City and Liberal. Buyers receive a community concert ticket enabling BOGO meals at participating restaurants and more details are available by calling Roberta Gudding at 276 7934.
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Mothers of Preschoolers to Meet Thursday at Bible Church
The Mothers of Preschoolers group will hold its monthly meeting from 4 to 5 30 p.m. Thursday at Bible Christian Church located at 1404 E Mary St. The event offers information crafts and fellowship for mothers. A Moppets program will be included for toddlers and supervision for older siblings.
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Dodge City approves quarter horse track
Ford County commissioners on a split vote approved a 36 acre quarter horse racetrack north of the Arkansas River in Dodge City. The project by Manuel Manriquez and Maria Carmen aims to host Sunday and holiday races with daily training and attract 1500 to 2000 attendees per race day, targeting a spring or summer opening.
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Garden City Telegram Opens Error Correction Policy Note
The Garden City Telegram states its policy to correct errors and urges readers to call 275-8500 if they notice any in the Telegram. The notice emphasizes prompt correction and clear contact for reporting fixes.
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Garden City
Weather shifts from warm to wet with record October 31 lows
The National Weather Service said parts of Kansas cooled after a warm spell with rain. Wichita posted a low of 62, the October 31 record high minimum since 1933, and Russell recorded 60, the date’s best minimum since 1950. Large hail hit northwest Kansas as funnel clouds were seen in Thomas, Sherman and Decatur counties with no injuries reported.
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Festive mood at Garden City high school bond meeting
A Garden City high school bond committee held a Halloween themed meeting as it promotes a 33 million bond to build a second high school. The Nov 7 election approaches with fundraising at about 1 000 short despite a 500 gift from IBP.
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City Police Reorganization Sparks Commission Debate
Garden City commissioners question rapid police department reorganization done without their knowledge. Mayor Mesa and others criticize the handling while Chief Hawkins and City Manager Halloran defend the process. The panel delays the plan until Hawkins, recovering from surgery, can address concerns.
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Stan Wojdylak
Mesa
Jim Wharton
Steve Frost
James Hawkins
Bob Halloran
Frost
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Wojdylak
Hawkins
Jim Douglass
Sterling considers neck chip rule to curb stray pets
Sterling city commissioners plan to vote on a new ordinance requiring implanted license chips in all privately owned cats and dogs. The measure, backed by City Manager Darren Leiker and the city attorney, also mandates collars, neutering, and specific fees, with reduced redemption time for lost animals. Several Kansas towns already use similar cat and dog control laws.
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Nickerson
Russell
Ellinwood
Sterling
del Randolph
Grain Prices End at Garden City Co-op
Grain prices at the Garden City Co-op closed with traders watching market shifts. Local grain markets reported steady levels for corn and soybeans amid modest demand and supply adjustments from nearby producers.
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Garden City Co-op
Garden City Weather Outlook Tonight Through Thursday
Tonight clear with a low in the mid 30s and a west wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest. Thursday mostly sunny and cooler with a high in the mid 50s and northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Thursday night partly cloudy with a low in the 30s.
Dow Jones Dips After Opening Trade
Edward Jones and Co reports the Dow Jones average at 10,929.40, down 41.71 from this morning's opening price, indicating a negative start to trading.
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Edward Jones & Co
Roundhouse Renaissance boosts Wichita State facilities upgrade
Wichita State University unveiled a 19.5 million Roundhouse Renaissance campaign to renovate the arena and Cessna Stadium, build a new student services building, and upgrade athletic spaces. Major donors include Koch Industries with 6 million, Devlin, Geist, and Downing families. Construction runs 2002-2003 with total goals rising to 25 million.
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Wichita State University
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Charles Koch
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Geist
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