Mid-America Index falls but remains in growth range

The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota to Arkansas, rose above growth neutral for the 27th straight month. Overall Index: The Business Conditions Index, which uses the identical methodology as the national Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and ranges between 0 and 100 with 50.0 representing growth neutral, dropped to a solid 55.5 in August from July’s 59.8.

DODGE CITY GLOBE

Volume 112 | No. 106 To subscribe: 620-471-8001 $1.25 Visit us on Facebook at @DodgeCityGlobe The International Festival Committee is looking for volunteers to help the day of the festival Sept.

Daughter’s bullying experience affects mom’s

Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency Dear Amy: My 18-year-old daughter was kicked out of her friend group for being “too annoying” last fall, at the start of her senior year. Her mental health plummeted as a result of this rejection and isolation, so she finished her senior year online and has been receiving therapy ever since.

Scooter’s Coffee

Courtesy of Scooter’s Coffee Through the generosity of its customers, employees and franchisees across its 27-state footprint, Scooter’s Coffee is honoring military members and their families through a $64,546 check donation that was presented to Wounded Warriors Family Support (WWFS) on Sept.1. Between Aug.

Finnish Long Drink announces statewide distribution in Kansas

Courtesy the Finnish Long Drink The Finnish Long Drink - America’s #1 long drink brand made with real liquor and sparkling citrus has announced new statewide distribution across Kansas. The drink will be available at BlackJack’s Liquor, 307 S.

KWEC’s Butterfly Festival returns

Courtesy of Kansas Wetlands Educational Center Butterflies, bees, and bugs, oh my! All will be in residence at KWEC’s annual, free Butterfly Festival from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

2022 Ford County Fair 4-H Class Results

Ford County Extension Office 4-H Poultry Class 1000 – Standard Large Young Fowl: Class Champion – MacKenzie Swan; Blue Ribbon – Brayden Prater. Class 1001 – Standard Large Old Fowl: Class Champion [Reserve Grand Best of Show] – Rachel Harrold; Reserve Class Champion – Braeden Simon,; Red Ribbon – Rachel Harrold; Red Ribbon – Quinlan Simon; Red Ribbon – Kaycee Swan. Class 1005 – Pen of 3 Production Hens: Blue Ribbon – MacKenzie Swan.