Decision to split bed tax postponed
Finney County Commission delayed approval of next year's Conventions and Visitors Bureau budget pending a decision on sharing transient guest tax revenue with the Finney County Economic Development Corp. The six percent bed tax funds the CVB, collected by hoteliers and remitted via the state and county. Representatives discussed FCEDC’s request to divert excess bed tax for economic development.
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Garden City church carillon stopped to respect neighbor rest
First United Methodist Church at 1106 Walnut stopped its carillon chiming in the late 1980s or early 1990s after a local resident complained sleep was disrupted. Pastor David Bell said neighbors urged the church to be a good neighbor, and attempts to restart the bells failed. A memorial plan for the resident’s memory was discussed.
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Area leaders meet with lawmakers to push local issues
About two dozen Seward Ford and Finney county officials convened with seven legislators at a Finney County Commission lunch. The group aimed to deliver a prioritized list of local government concerns for Topeka ahead of the January legislative session. Attending lawmakers included Senators Garrett Love and Larry Powell and Representatives Steve Alford Russ Jennings Brian Weber Don Hineman and John.
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Obama makes history with Myanmar Cambodia visits
President Barack Obama becomes the first U.S. leader to visit Myanmar and Cambodia. In Yangon he praised reforms and offered a band of friendship, while in Phnom Penh he pressed Hun Sen on human rights, political prisoners, land seizures, and elections. The trip contrasts Myanmar’s reform path with Cambodia's enduring autocratic tone.
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Sunny and mild today with 71 high in view
Weather forecast notes sunny skies and mild temperatures today with a high near 71 and a low around 36. By Wednesday expect breezy and warm conditions with a 72 high and 41 low. Details on page A.
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