By John Huxman Special to the Tribune jdhux2007@yahoo.com At its August 15 meeting, the Pratt City Commission made the necessary policy changes to for the new municipal swimming pool to be paid for by a private donation rather than through taxes. The contractor that builds the pool must have the money up front, regardless of how the city pays for it.
A little bit of rain fell over the weekend, aiding the growth of local cotton plants in fields in Pratt County and neighboring counties. It was a lucky stroke for those who got the needed moisture, almost as lucky as the payout last month for a local farmer who sold a batch of cotton held over from last year.
With a successful year of business in Pratt completed, the co-owners and providers at Fulfill Med Spa, 111 E. 4th, are excited to share an open house celebration with friends, supporters and those interested in what they are doing. On Thursday, August 25 from 5-8 p.m. Jessica Creadick, Dr. Rachel Hauser and Laura Ballard, co-owners of Fulfill Med Spa, along with co-workers Taryn Conkle and Elly Fowler will open their doors for some fun giveaways, light refreshments and even a live hydro- facial demonstration. “We’ve been open a year here and are just so grateful for the wonderful community support we’ve been given,” Creadick said. “We want to celebrate with our customers and friends this year of success.”
New business owners or those wanting to start a business can learn about key components of running a business from area experts on a variety of topics at Barton’s “Start, Run and Grow: Business Ownership Basics” seminar from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Thursday evenings from Sept. 22 to Nov. 10 at the Great Bend Events Center.
A $6.38 million resurfacing of U.S. 54, K-61 and U.S.
By Dylan Lysen and Blaise Mesa Kansas News Service Some Kansas counties are rushing to collect staff and start a hand recount of abortion amendment votes after an advocacy group demanded a partial recount despite a decisive loss. The nine counties selected for the recount have just five days to finish the process.
By Dylan Lysen Kansas News Service dlysen@kcur.org People in Kansas can start legally betting on sports Sept. 1, with gambling beginning in time for the start of football season.
Effective September 1, 2022, Edwards County Medical Center (ECMC) will assume ownership of the St. John Medical Clinic, formerly owned and operated by ECMC affiliate Pratt Regional Medical Center.
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds drought-impacted producers in Kansas that they may be eligible for assistance through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP). ELAP provides financial assistance for water transportation and for above normal costs of transporting feed to livestock or transporting livestock to forage/ grazing acres.
The Stafford County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday, August 17th, 2022, in the Commission Room in the Annex. Chairman Wycoff called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Present: Todd Wycoff, Bryce Garner, and Clayton Grimmett.