Garden City Mayor outlines state of city progress
Garden City Mayor Behan highlighted low unemployment near 5 percent, 2.2 percent annual assessed valuation growth to 176 million, and 6.4 percent yearly sales tax gains. He cited conservative budgeting and multi year planning, a 4.6 to 4.9 million general fund balance, and a 2.6 million rail spur project with Bonanza BioEnergy.
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El Zarape is shut down by state seizure over taxes
KDOR officials say the restaurant El Zarape was seized after repeated collection attempts failed. Warrant execution follows letters, calls, tax liens, and bank levies to bring Cedillo’s business into compliance. The owner vows to regain the business as he thanks loyal customers while a Dodge City location operates separately.
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Job fair draws employers and job seekers in Garden City
Kansas turnout shows 25 employers at the FCEDC sponsored event with direct opportunities. Some recruiters noted a slower pace than previous years while many job seekers like Steven Fulton secured interviews and applications. Local unemployment sits near 5 percent, below the state average, amid cautious optimism about improving opportunities.
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Fallujah raid leaves seven dead in joint operation
Iraqi special forces and U S troops conducted a dawn raid in Fallujah targeting suspected insurgents. Police and hospital officials confirmed seven killed and noted four bodies were recovered by authorities. Officials emphasized ongoing joint actions despite the official end of combat operations.
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Governor hopefuls spar over bailouts on ballot
Libertarian Andrew Gray and Reform Party nominee Ken Cannon did not attend Saturdays debate on the November ballot. Dana Houle said Brownback viewed propping up Wall Street firms as business as usual while funding Kansas public schools is an extravagance. Houle also noted Brownback voted in 2010 to raise the statewide sales tax by 1 cent to avert deeper state cuts.
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