Tourism boom in Anderson County focuses on outdoor draws
Tourism officials report growth fueled by outdoor amenities led by the Prairie Spirit rail-trail from Ottawa to Welda with extension to Iola. Garnett uses its depot museum to attract visitors, volunteers boost trail events, and go-kart races at Lake Garnett draw crowds. Joint county city effort with Garnett Chamber helped lure Alco and Country Mart, while local calendars list fairs, meetings, and races through July 26.
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Anderson County
Stacy Schulte
Ottawa
Welda
Iola
Garnett
Johnson County
Lawrence
Arnett
Friends of the Prairie Spirit Trail
Lake Garnett
Garnett Square Fair
Anderson
Garnett Chamber of Commerce
Alco and
Country Mart
Fair Grounds
Anderson County Commission
Garnett City Commission
City Hall
Crest Usd
Board of Education
Kincaid
North Lake
Rodeo Opens Anderson County Fair Weekend
Garnett Kansas hosts a pro rodeo at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the rodeo arena with stock from DeLayne Long Rodeo Company of Osage City. Advance tickets cost 5 for adults and 3 for children 12 and under, available at area banks, businesses, and the Anderson County Extension office. gate prices are 7 and 4. The fair runs with exhibits, livestock judging, 4-H events, a midweek parade, fashion shows, and community carnivals through Thursday with various livestock shows, sales, and special events listed by day.
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Garnett
Anderson County
Rodeo
DeLayne Long Rodeo Company
Osage City
Nebraska Faces Export of Nuclear Waste Amid Objections
Nebraska officials voice concerns as the five-state low level nuclear waste commission allows export of waste from facilities including Omaha Public Power District and Nebraska Public Power to a dump site planned near Butte Nebraska. Nebraska’s veto power is denied though the state hosts the facility raising questions about economic liability and policy.
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Associated Press
Incoln
Neb
Nebraska
Boyd County
Steve Moeller
Ben Nelson
Butte
Moeller
Interstate
Kansas
Greg Hayden
Commission
Alan Peterson
Hayden
Oklahoma
Craig Zeisler
Peterson
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corp
Burlington
Kan
Nelson
Arkansas
Louisiana
Omaha
BioCore seeks settlement in Texas suit over deceptive practices
BioCore Inc of Topeka is attempting to settle a March-filed lawsuit by Medica-Rents Co of Fort Worth accusing the firm of deceptive trade practices. BioCore denies the claims as settlement talks led by Medica-Rents CEO Richard Walsh and BioCore owner Manoj Jain proceed. A Tarrant County District Court judge has set a Friday hearing on objections to producing certain financial documents.
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Topeka, Kan
Texas
BioCore Inc
Topeka
Medica-Rents Co
Fort Worth
BioCore
Medical Rents
Medica-Rents
Ralph Duggins
Richard Walsh
Manoj Jain
Tarrant County
Chain
Water Wars II raises donations at Garnett Fire Dept event
Garnett Volunteer Fire Department hosts Water Wars II on August 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oak Street. Three-member teams compete in an aquatic tug-of-war across divisions for prizes. Entry fees apply, spectators free, with children’s water war and other games, displays, and concessions. Contact local organizers for details.
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Garnett Volunteer Fire Department
Oak Street
Fourth
Fifth Avenues
Troy Hart
Robert Steele
Jerry Gettler Jr
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New Midway Entertainment
Anderson County Fair and Rodeo
B.T. Farquar
Carlie Dimple
Polecat Annie
KCPL
Gannett State, Savings Bank, Big Sugar Lumber
TCI of Kansas, Inc
KOFO
Beckman Motors
Beckman Ford
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Bank of Greeley, Farmers State Bank
Anderson County Fair Association
Anderson County Courthouse
East
Fourth Avenue
Gannett
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Cornerstone
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Baumans
Jewelers
Webster Jewelry Inc
Quality Jewelry Repair & Remounts
Square Garnett
Monuments & Glass
Garnett Monument & Glass Company
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Garnett Publishing
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