Turbulent 2002 hit Kansas City area firms hard
In 2002 Vanguard Airlines closed filing for Chapter 11 on July 31 leaving about 1,000 jobs and 6,500 customers stranded. Sprint Corp cut at least 7,000 jobs in 2002 and plans 2,100 more in Kansas City area. Westar Energy CEO David Wittig resigned amid federal charges. Farmland Industries filed Chapter 11 May 31, Future Beef opened in Arkansas City then moved to Chapter 7 on Aug 16. Drought hurt farmers across all 105 counties with disaster declarations.
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Kansas State University
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Dalmatian devotion fills a teen’s home with 400 figurines
Parsonsville reports 13 year old Katie Eccles keeps over 400 Dalmatian figures on shelves and in wagons, boxes and chairs. Her family says the collection grows from gifts at Christmas and birthdays and even from a grandmother’s hand. Katie cherishes all of them and also collects rocks and Dale Earnhardt memorabilia along with angels on her Christmas tree.
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Garnett seeks Economic Development Director
Garnett and Anderson County announce an opening for an Economic Development Director to promote expansion, retention, recruitment for commercial and industrial activity and tourism. Requires three years in economic development or related field with a preferred degree in business or public administration. Salary based on experience. Send resume to City Manager, Garnett, Kansas 66032. EOE.
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Sebelius cites closed review team meetings for spending study
Gov elect Kathleen Sebelius defends secret meetings by spending review teams formed in November. The 105 ideas include cutting services, merging safety agencies and ending Kansas Arts Commission support. Senate President Kerr questions need for secrecy amid ongoing Open Meetings Act dispute with 14 news groups including the AP.
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