Coffey County OKs hog moratorium in meeting action
The Coffey County Commission approved a moratorium on new confined hog facilities during their Monday meeting. The resolution targets KDHE staffing and the state corporate hog law, urging legislative changes to allow stricter local standards. Sunflower Park, Inc. plans a feeder pig operation near three miles from 47 homes, prompting county concerns and a unanimous vote.
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Coffey County Commission
Sunflower Park, Inc
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Kansas Department of Health and Environment
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Sunflower Park
Franklin County
Franklin
Anderson
Coffey County
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Garnett and Westphalia Plan July Fourth Celebrations
Garnett hosts Liberty Festival at Lake Garnett with a $3,000 fireworks display at 9 30 p m funded by local donations and chamber of commerce. About 2,000 residents expected. rain date Sunday. Westphalia Days runs 8 a m to 1 a m with Walk, trail ride, baby contest, lunch, parade, volleyball, bingo, magic show, talent show, and dance headlined by Wheatfield Soul with a $5 admission.
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Garnett
Westphalia
Garnett Area
St. Theresa’s Church
West Phalia Lions Club
Westphalia Days Committee
Knights of Columbus
Joey the Clown
Wheatfield Soul
Pepe
Breakfast Buddies program to resume in Garnett
ECEAN will continue the Breakfast Buddies program in Garnett with seven adults and nine local volunteers, aimed at social activities and breakfast each week for third to fifth graders. The group, funded by donations, partnered with Ottawa ECKAN last year and plans monthly activities from October to March with expanded volunteer and sponsor involvement.
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Breakfast Buddies
Euboruine Arnett
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation
Garnett
Todd Scott
ECEAN
Therogram
Scott
ECKAN
Ottawa
Ottawa Eckan
VFW
Garnett Breakfast Buddies
Kansas City
Royals
Kansas Child Abuse and Neglect Registry
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Department of Motor Vehicles
Kansas counties cut land values on soil types
The Property Valuation Division and the governor's office said about 40 of Kansas's 105 counties received lower soil type values. County appraisers are revaluing certain agricultural parcels, after earlier values caused increases up to 200 percent, prompting legislative concern and swift administration-led action.
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Kansas
State
PVD
Bill Graves
Wheat Harvest Nears Finish in Franklin County
Franklin and Anderson counties report harvest progress stalled by early week rain and storms. Extension agents say 80 to 90 percent complete in Anderson and about 85 percent in Franklin, with resumed picking possible Sunday or Monday if dry. Yields average 40 to 45 bushels per acre as storms loom.
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Anderson County
Jill Zimmerman
Franklin County
Anderson
Darren Hibdon
Hibdon
National Weather
Servité
Residents monitor hog farm plans in Coffey County
Anderson and Coffey counties will watch the proposed Coffey County hog farm and Sunflower Park at Westphalia, amid claims no commission can halt construction. In Garnett, the school board hired Janis Grandon as principal and added three teachers while confirming a resignation.
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Anderson and
Coffey Counties
Anderson and Coffey County
Coffey County
Sunflower Park
Westphalia
Anderson County
LibertyFest and local meetings listed in community calendar
The Saturday events include LibertyFest at North Lake starting at dusk and Westphalia Days. On Monday a county commission meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. at the courthouse. Wednesday features a Friends of the Trail meeting at 7 p.m. at the Santa Fe Depot.
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Westphalia
County Commission
Friends of the Trail Meeting
Santa Fe Depot
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