City commission discusses reopening phases
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May 2020
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Manor of the Plains employees, resident test positive for COVID-19
In a news release from Manor of the Plains in Dodge City, two health care workers and one resident tested positive for COVID-19.
Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas offers grant to non-profit organizations
A grant opportunity has been made available through the Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas for non-profit organizations impacted from the COVID-19 shutdown.
According to foundation executive…
The life of James Arness
He was the most famous marshal to come out of Dodge City. However, he wasn't real.
That marshal was Matt Dillon in "Gunsmoke" who James Arness played in the 1950s, 60s and 70s.
James Aurness wa…
Dodge City A’s, Cowboy Band cancel 2020 seasons
Two seasons have been added to the cancellation list due to COVID-19 this week as it was announced that the Dodge City A's baseball season and Dodge City Cowboy Band seasons would be canceled.
Memorial Day ceremony to be held
In observance of Memorial Day, the annual Memorial Day ceremony held at Maple Grove Cemetery will still be held at 10 a.m. Monday.
Avenue of Flags chairman Allen Burkhart announced the event.
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Salvation Army receives $25,000 grant
The Salvation Army of Dodge City was awarded a $25,000 grant by the Kansas Health Foundation’s Impact and Capacity Grants initiative to help support its COVID-19 response and recovery expenses.
County commission extends emergency declaration
During the Ford County Commission meeting this week, commissioners voted to extend the emergency declaration for the county.
Cedar-Apple Rust
The foggy, misty mornings earlier this spring along with the recent moisture we have received have been the perfect conditions we have needed for a good case of cedar apple rust.
The orange globs …
Boot Hill Casino to resume limited operations
After being closed for a lengthy time due to COVID-19, Boot Hill Casino and Resort is set to resume operations Friday at 8 a.m. under pending approval by the Kansas Lottery and state, but in a limite…