Jones: High energy community member balances service and family
Franklin County figure Kevin Jones recalls Army deployment and raising Matty while managing a busy life. He describes the strain of long separations, his shift to politics, and how he blends public service with family time. He champions Sabbath rest, nightly family dinners, and teaching his children through active involvement. Jones also runs Wellsberry Farm, sells on eBay, and works as a consultant when not in session.
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Matty
Kansas City
Georgia
Nicole
Kevin Jones
Beniah
Ellie
Kevin
Asa
Sylas
Wellsberry Farm
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Life After the Military Jones Finds Real Estate Pivot
Jones left the Army in October 2012 and moved to Wellsville in 2010. He briefly pursued real estate after military service but soon revitalized his eBay business. He credits medical knowledge and a garage sale knee brace discovery for a successful flip that sparked ongoing online sales.
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Wellsville
eBay
Layton Real Estate
Barbara Kearney
Topeka
Jones Finds Calling to Public Service Beyond Military Life
Jones says serving the people became his calling after leaving the military. He discusses public service as his intent, not initially aiming to become a state representative, noting a turning point when a call from a well known source altered his plans.
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Manhunt across counties ends with Ivey arrest
Federal agents pursued Ivey after he fled a pickup on Wednesday morning. Franklin County Sheriff Jeff Richards said the chase began near Richmond and involved Franklin County patrol cars, crossing into Anderson County where Anderson County deputies took over. A Kansas Highway Patrol helicopter assisted before Thursday evening arrest following new information about a second possible location.
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U.S
Richmond
Jeff Richards
Franklin County
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