Brownback bill could cut rail trail funding
Sen. Sam Brownback s amendment to reauthorize ISTEA could divert funds away from the Prairie Spirit Rail Trail by allowing gas tax ISTEA money earmarked for recreation to be used for roads and highways instead. Garnett Mayor Jan Hodgson laments the potential loss and urges constituents to call. Dale Anderson supports giving states the option to route funds to highway maintenance rather than rail trails amid a broader ISTEA funding debate.
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School Notebook Schedule Tightens Local Activity List
Tonight includes junior high boys basketball hosting Spring Hill at 5 p.m. and Parents as Teachers at Irving School at 7 p.m. Friday features regional wrestling at Columbus at 2 p.m and a 5 p.m. boys basketball at Wellsville. Saturday covers Columbus wrestling championships semi finals at 11 a.m. and so on through Monday to February events at ACJSHS and sites in Wellsville.
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Kansas law enforcement cars vary in replacement policies
Kansas agencies differ on when to replace patrol cars as odometers climb. Saline County trims new cars after 49,500 miles for patrols. Leavenworth and Butler counties pursue 80,000 to 100,000 mile targets or per-deputy ownership to balance upkeep, resale, and response readiness.
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January sales tax receipts rise in Anderson County
Kansas Department of Revenue reports January gains in Anderson County sales tax. The county one cent levy brought in 45004, up 9.5 percent from last year, while July to Oct totals show an 8 percent increase over the prior period. State tax receipts in Anderson fell 5.8 percent in October but rose 8 percent from July to Oct.
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Storm Spotter Training Class Set in Garnett
The annual storm spotter training will be at 7 p.m. March 5 in the Garnett Town Hall Center. Sponsored by Anderson County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service, the class trains both experienced and new spotters. Public welcome. no charge to attend.
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Wells picks Garnett native as East Central Kansas ECKAN director
Garnett native Mary Wells has been named county coordinator for East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity. The retired state employee previously worked at Anderson County Hospital and Osawatomie State Hospital before joining ECKAN which provides services to the needy, GED help, and Heartland Share administration.
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Man loses lawsuit over Hertz refund dispute
Alan Siebenmorgan sued Hertz Corp claiming a 17.90 refund for renter’s supplemental liability insurance. A jury ruled he was not entitled to the refund or legal fees, noting Hertz was not licensed to sell the insurance at the time. Siebenmorgan’s attorney said a quick call might have saved legal costs.
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Community Calendar for Anderson County Week Schedule
An overview of upcoming local meetings and events includes Anderson County Commission at the courthouse Monday at 9 a.m. Garnett Community Blood drive at First United Methodist Church Tuesday noon to 7 p.m. Garnett City Commission at city hall 5:15 p.m. Thursday Anderson County Economic Development meeting at the Sherwood Inn 7 a.m.
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Polka and Square Dance Named State Ethnic and Folk Dances
In Opera Kansas legislation seeks to designate the polka as the official state ethnic dance and the square dance as the official folk dance. The Tourism Committee placed the resolution on the House consent calendar for possible Thursday passage without debate. House Speaker Tim Shallenburger backs the measure amid constituent opposition to lengthy debates. The state already lists symbols such as Harney silt loam as part of its official designations.
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