Garden City Eyes Main Street Conference Application
Garden City considers applying to the Kansas Main Street program in Emporia October 7 to 9. Participants should expect to invest 35 000 to 45 000 in year one and similar for years two through six, with benefits including on site technical help, a free market study, design services, and access to architects. Mary Helmer notes Emporia has led the group for five years. Garden City would be the westernmost city if accepted.
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Kansas
Kansas Main
Garden City
Mary Helmer
Emporia Main Street
Baughman
Jeff Whitham
Western State Bank
Whitham
Helmer
District 457 weighs teacher contract with varying raises
USD 457 discusses a proposed contract awarding full 3.01 percent only to teachers who can move a salary step and opt for health insurance. About 20 percent avoid health insurance, while others receive smaller increases. Veteran staff seek recognition for long service, with committees planned to review health benefits and workload.
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Wethington
Alta Brown
Liz Torres
Garden City
Torres
Jim Lentz
Kathleen Whitley
GCEA
Joyce Virgil
Senator Roberts pushes proactive drought policy in Kansas
Senator Roberts outlines a drought bill aimed at federal preparation with USDA leading coordination of a National Drought Council. He cites last year’s 1.5 million acres of abandoned wheat, satellites for forecasts, and research to guide crop choices and protect the economy. Kansas farmers like Cliff Mayo support funding for forecasting, research, and drought resilience.
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Kansas
Roberts
USDA
FEMA
Federal Emergency Management Agency
National Drought Council
Finney County
Cliff Mayo
Mayo
Sebelius Extends Grace Period for Kansas Sales Tax Law
Governor Sebelius announces a grace period for the new Kansas sales tax law, extending it until further notice and pledging to monitor small business impact. A legislative committee held a hearing on the measure the same day, with critics urging modification or repeal as lawmakers approved the law in the final hours of the session.
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Sebelius
Kansas
Ter
Mary Street bypass project completes interchange change
The federal and state governments fund widening work in Lincoln Nebraska. Dobson Brothers Construction completed the Mary Street bypass project creating an extended diamond interchange. Southbound traffic exits Mary Street for Mary Street and Kansas Avenue, and northbound exits at Kansas Avenue for Kansas Avenue and Mary Street. A dedication is planned later.
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Dobson Brothers Construction
Lincoln, Neb
Mary Street
Kansas Avenue
Cottrell
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