Community Newsletter Week of August 19 - 23 2019 a Publication of the City of Dodge City Public Information Office 1

Community Newsletter Week of August 19 - 23 2019 A publication of the City of Dodge City Public Information Office 1. The City of Dodge City offices will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 2nd. Public Transportation will not be running the buses on Monday but will resume regular hours on Tuesday. The Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Visitor Center will be open Saturday, Sunday & Monday from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm, and will resume fall/winter hours from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Mon.-Fri. beginning Tuesday the 3rd. Sanitation collection normally scheduled for Monday will be serviced on Tuesday. Residents are asked to have polycarts placed at the curb by 7:00 am. The CREW recycling center will be closed but will be open regular hours on Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The recycle bins at the Civic Center and recycle center are available at all times for drop-off. Have a safe, enjoyable Labor Day holiday. 2. The Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau would like to better understand how people make travel and vacation decisions — and what people like to do on vacation. Take the 5-minute Dodge City Travel Survey https://forms.gle/zSru2EMGJHJYqaBT9 As a reward for taking the survey, they will send a voucher for one free gift the next time you 'Get The Heck INTO Dodge' and visit the Dodge City Visitor Information Center. Participants should receive the voucher within a week of entry. 3. There will be a change in the sanitation route Wednesday, August 28th, on 9th Ave from West Division to Wyatt Earp. Trash and grass will be picked up on Thursday, August 29th, rather than Wednesday, August 28th. Crews ask that residents in these areas still have their trash karts out by 7 AM at the curb. If necessary, sanitation crews will walk to the curb of areas affected by the asphalt construction. 4. Mariah Hills was busy this past weekend hosting back to back tournaments on Friday and Saturday. On Friday 80 golfers played in the annual DCCC Foundation Tournament and on Saturday 108 ladies participated in the Tee' d Off At Cancer Tournament.

5. Dodge City was the host destination for several events this week. The Kanas Library System Retreat came into Dodge City on Wednesday for their meetings that went until Friday. The Kansas Dental Association arrived on Friday for the men to have a round of golf and the woman to have a day on the town with the trolley before their meetings on Saturday. The KGA High Plains Amature Golf Tournament teed off Friday the 23rd and will run to Sunday the 25th, with the KGA Senior Series on Monday the 26th. 6. Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau Assistant Director Collen Hastings is leading the group in preparation for the Kansas State Fair, which is only a couple weeks away. Dodge City will be hosting their annual booth in the Pride of Southwest Kansas building from September 6- 15. The ten-day event is an excellent promotion for Dodge City. 7. City staff and Dodge City/Ford County Development Corporation staff attended the Ford County Community Coalition (FCCC) this week. The purpose of the Coalition is to serve as a forum for the advancement of community health through the networking of government, civic service, and business organizations. The group is currently focusing on distributing the Ford County Health Assessment Survey. More information on this survey is attached at the end of the newsletter. To learn more about the FCCC call 620-227-4542 or email [email protected]. 8. The Sixth Annual Sport Modified Mayhem Event will be held this Saturday at Dodge City Raceway Park. In addition to the incredible racing action, a lucky fan could win $1500 during the evening. Someone’s ticket will be drawn with the opportunity to roll three dice. Each roll is worth $500 with three successful rolls netting $1500. General admission for Saturday’s Sixth Annual Sport Modified Mayhem event is just $15 with children 11 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 56, 0.9 miles west of US 283, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620- 225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com 9. There are still five more days to enjoy the Long Branch Lagoon which will be open on the weekends and Labor Day. Final days are August 24th, 25th, and 31st, and September 1st and 2nd. For more information or questions, please call 620-225-8156 or check out the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=long%20branch%20lagoon%20water%20 park&epa=SEARCH_BOX or the website at www.lblagoon.com 10. City staff, along with several community members attended the Western Plains Medical Center Lunch and Learn on Wednesday. Jessica Calvo, M.D. provided a presentation on Juvenile Suicide. Local resources for assistance were discussed. The next presentation will be on October 16 on Orthopedic Information. For more information, please call 620-225-1869. 11. Melissa McCoy, Assistant City Manager, participated in the Kansas Business Hall of Fame quarterly board meeting this week. During the meeting, the board heard updates on the remodeling and capital campaign for the Kansas Business Hall of Fame as well as the Strategic Plan review and nomination process for new board members. The KBHF honors business leaders from the past and present and also works to inspire youth to seek out careers in business. 12. There will be not be a Community Newsletter for the week of August 26 - 30, due to the holiday weekend. CALENDAR City: Mon., Sept. 2 - Closed for the Labor Day Holiday Tues. Sept. 3 - 7 pm City Commission Meeting, City Hall Commission Chambers Mon., Sept. 16 - 7 pm City Commission Meeting, City Hall Commission Chambers United Wireless Arena: See attached flyers Dodge City Community College: See attached flyers Community Events: See attached flyers for more events Dodge City Public Library Events: See attached flyers For additional events, applications, trainings and more — continue scrolling.

We will be closed Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day. Estara cerrado el Lunes, 2 de Septiembre por el Dia del Trabajo. May 27— Sept 2— Historic Trolley Tours August 1— Pepsi Dog Day Afternoon August 2, 3, 4— Dodge City Days Arts, Crafts & Things August 4— McDonald’s Kidfest Visitor Information Center; Wright Park; Show Wright Park; 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM 11:00 AM Village Square Mall; 1:00 PM — 3:30 PM For More Information: 6202258186 For More Information: 6202273119 Friday 3:00 PM — 8:00 PM For More Information: 6202273119 Saturday 10:00 AM — 6:00 PM May 24– Sept 2— Boot Hill Museum’s August 1— PRCA Clown Autographs Sunday 12:00 PM — 4:00 PM August 4— Dodge City Days Summer Season Specials Wright Park; For More Information: 6202277077 Lapel Pin Raffle Boot Hill Museum; 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM United Wireless Arena; 8:00 AM — 8:00 PM For More Information: 6202252244 August 2— Cargill BBQ 3:00 PM For More Information: 6202278188 Dodge City Roundup Rodeo Arena; For More Information: 6202273119 August 1, 2, 3, 4— Family Fun at the 6:00 PM June 1, 2019— May 31, 2020— Long Branch Lagoon For More Information: 6202252244 August 4— “Unlucky In Love” Murder Mystery Dinner

OES Service Dog Raffle Long Branch Lagoon; Depot Theater; Dodge City; 11:30 AM August 2, 3— Bull Riding at the Doctor’s Office 6:00 PM All Day For More Information: 6202258156 The Doctor’s Office; For More Information: 6202251001 For More Information: 6202555032 9:30 PM — 1:30 AM August 1— Humanities Kansas: For More Information: 6208015001 August 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28— August 1, 2, 3, 4— PRCA Rodeo The Vaqueros Presented by Gene Chavez (21 or older) Harvey Lounge at the Depot Theater

Dodge City Roundup Arena; Boot Hill Museum; Santa Fe Depot Building; 7:45 PM 2:00 PM — 3:30 PM August 3— Longhorn Cattle Drive 6:00 PM For More Information: 6202252244 For More Information: 6202258191 Wyatt Earp Blvd; For More Information: 6202251001 9:00 AM For More Information: 6202258191 August 1, 2, 3, 4, 5— $500 Medallion Hunt August 1— Exceptional Rodeo August 12— Christian Motorcyclist Association

Dodge City; Dodge City Roundup Rodeo Arena; Dodge House Restaurant; All Day 5:30 PM August 3— Dodge City Days 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM For More Information: 6202254151 For More Information: 6202252244 Classic Car Show For More Information: 316—5192176 Wright Park; August 1, 2, 3— Central Station Street Dance August 1— Pizza Hut Pizza & Pepsi Night 10:00 AM — 3:00 PM August 16— 9th Annual DC3 Foundation Central Station Bar & Grill; Dodge City Roundup Rodeo Arena; For More Information: 6202273119 Golf Tournament

9:30 PM — 1:30 AM 6:00 PM Mariah Hills Golf Course; For More Information: 6202251176 For More Information: 6202252244 August 3— TouchATruck 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM Wright Park; For More Information: 316—5192176 August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31— Farmers Market August 1, 2, 3— 10:00 AM — 3:00 PM For More Information: 6202273119 Downtown Dodge City; Depot Theater Production: August 17, 18— Wild Wind Horse Show

7:00 AM — 12:00 PM “Law & Order: CRhyme & Punishment” Western State Bank Expo Center; August 3— Western Cattle Trail For More Information: 6202279501 Depot Theater Company; All Day Thursday — Saturday 7:30 PM — 9:00 PM Association Roundup For More Information: 6203388284 August 1, 2, 3, 4— Patriot Team Roping Sunday 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM Casey’s Cowtown; Western State Bank Expo Center; For More Information: 6202251001 11:00 AM August 17— Painting Class at the Carnegie All Day For More Information: 6208265526 Carnegie Center for the Arts;

For More Information: 6203388284 August 2— Dodge City Roundup “Cowboy Classic” Golf 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM Tournament August 3— Miss Rodeo Kansas & Teen Pageant Style For More Information: 6202256388 August 1, 2— Landmark National Dodge City Country Club; Show/ Coronation Bank Art Show 7:00 AM Boot Hill Casino & Resort Conference Center; August 24, 25— World Series of Team Roping Landmark National Bank; For More Information: 6203386839 11:30 AM — 2:30 PM Western State Bank Expo Center; 8:00 AM — 4:00 PM For More Information: 7854430018 8:00 AM

For More Information: 6202278111 August 2, 3, 4— Dodge City Days For More Information: 6203388284 August 3— Hamburger & Hot Dog Feed at Patriot Qualifier August 1— Miss Rodeo Kansas & Western State Bank Expo Center; Gibson’s Pharmacy August 24— Back to School Fundraiser Carnival Teen Horsemanship Competition 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM Gibson’s Pharmacy; Carnegie Center for the Arts; Ford County Fair Grounds; For More Information: 4175473406 11:30 AM — 1:30 PM 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM 8:00 AM — 10:00 AM For More Information: 6202273119 For More Information: 6202256388

For More Information: 7854430018 August 2— Miss Rodeo Kansas & Teen August 4— Dodge City AMBUCS Speech Competition August 24— Dodge City Raceway Park: August 1, 3— SLACK (WPRA) Boot Hill Casino & Resort Conference Center; Golf Tournament Sixth Annual Sport Modified Mayhem Followed by PRCA SLACK 2:00 PM Mariah Hills Golf Course; Dodge City Raceway Park; Dodge City Roundup Rodeo Arena; For More Information: 7854430018 7:00 AM — 3:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 AM For More Information: 6203383593 For More Information: 6202253277

For More Information: 6202252244 August 2— Humanities Kansas: August 4— TETWP Benefit Breakfast Researching Your Home & The People Who Lived There August 30— Final Friday Knights Hall; August 1— Cattle U Presented by Downtown Dodge City; 7:30 AM — 11:30 AM 5:00 PM — 11:00 PM Boot Hill Casino & Resort Conference Center; Diana StaresinicDeane 10:00 AM — 5:00 PM For More Information: 6202555834 For More Information: Check their Facebook page Ford County Government Center; For More Information: 6202277171 https://www.facebook.com/dodgecityfinalfriday/ 2:00 PM — 3:30 PM August 4— Cowboy Church For More Information: 6202258191 Dodge City Roundup Rodeo Arena; August 1— Miss Rodeo Kansas Queen & Calendar of Events provided by Teen Contestants at Wright Park 10:00 AM For More Information: 6202252244 Dodge City Convention & Visitors Bureau Wright Park; www.visitdodgecity.org 11:00 AM — 12:30 PM

For More Information: 7854430018

May 27— Sept 2— Historic Trolley Tours August 1— Pepsi Dog Day Afternoon August 2, 3, 4— Dodge City Days Arts, Crafts & Things August 4— McDonald’s Kidfest Visitor Information Center; Wright Park; Show Wright Park; 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM 11:00 AM Village Square Mall; 1:00 PM — 3:30 PM For More Information: 6202258186 For More Information: 6202273119 Friday 3:00 PM — 8:00 PM For More Information: 6202273119 Saturday 10:00 AM — 6:00 PM May 24– Sept 2— Boot Hill Museum’s August 1— PRCA Clown Autographs Sunday 12:00 PM — 4:00 PM August 4— Dodge City Days Summer Season Specials Wright Park; For More Information: 6202277077 Lapel Pin Raffle Boot Hill Museum; 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM United Wireless Arena; 8:00 AM — 8:00 PM For More Information: 6202252244 August 2— Cargill BBQ 3:00 PM For More Information: 6202278188 Dodge City Roundup Rodeo Arena; For More Information: 6202273119 August 1, 2, 3, 4— Family Fun at the 6:00 PM June 1, 2019— May 31, 2020— Long Branch Lagoon For More Information: 6202252244 August 4— “Unlucky In Love” Murder Mystery Dinner

For More Information: 7854430018

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MEET OUR STAFF —Phil Handsaker

The Dodge City Public Library plans to feature What’s the best meal you ever had? a staff person each month in our newsletter to allow you to get to know the people here to help The best meal I had was probably a fondue meal at you. We are pleased to introduce Anna Shin- the Mona Lisa. stock, our Catalog Assistant, this month. If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Germany. The black forest.

Who inspires you?

My mother-in law inspires me. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Please tell us something that might surprise us Purple about you What’s the last book you read? I met my husband 12 years ago through an online video game (World of Warcraft). “Pestilence “by Laura Thalassa What else would you like to share? Dodge City PublicNothing, Library I think thatCalendar’s all.

TRIVIA NIGHT Mexican Thursday, August 1st Consulate 6:00pm—7:30pm Friday, Here at the August 23rd Dodge City Public Library 6-8pm FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Saturday,

BOOK SALE August 24th 9-6pm Sunday, Saturday, August 10th August 25th To Be Announced Kansas Heritage Center 12:00-4:00 pm & Open House Thursday, August 15th Repeating Events: Friday, August 9th 5:00-8:00pm 4:30-7:30 pm Saturday, August 10th 2-4pm Lego Club

Featuring Miss Kitty singing “Home on the Range” and a showing of the docu- mentary of the same name on Friday night and a presentation by Director and Producer Ken Spurgeon speaking on Kansas History Saturday afternoon

Open Play at the Library Tuesdays @ 3:30pm Wednesday, Need something to do? Come and build to your hearts content! August 21st, 2019 Your creation will be on display for 9:00-11:00am —Lower Level Meeting Room a week. For grades K-6th.

Join us for our monthly Downtown Cleanup Friday, August 30th 8:30 am - 10:00 am Meet at Eisenhower Park First Ave & Gunsmoke (supplies will be provided)

For more information please contact the Main Street office at 620-227-9501 or [email protected]

Date: Time: BACK to SCHOOL Fundraiser Carnival inside the Carnegie

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Ford County Community Assessment (FCCA)

• This assessment, a collaboration of Ford County K-State Research and Extension, Ford County Health Department, Western Plains Medical Ford County Complex and Hospice of the Prairie will give this coalition of partners, Community from varying human services, a look at the health and well-being of Coalition Ford County individuals and families. • The primary goal of the FCCA is to identify the relationship between the needs, assets, and demographics in communities. Also, we strive EXECUTIVE BOARD to make this information available to service organizations (data for AGENCIES writing grants, providing resources, etc.)

• Ford County Health Dept. A survey has been developed to capture demographic data and Genesis information regarding well-being of Ford County families and include Hospice of the Prairie & Hospice questions regarding: health, education, employment, social well- Home Health being, and safety. K-State Research & Extension – Ford County • Data gathering methods will include online surveys, focus groups, Western Plains Regional Complex and face to face interviews, where possible.

• This survey will be disseminated to broad sections of Ford County.

Mission statement: Researchers are targeting representative groups of varying ages, Promoting community health socio-economic backgrounds, ethnic backgrounds, and religious through a coalition that connects affiliations. people, ideas and resources • Survey respondents must be 18 years or older. Vision statement: Empowering a healthy community • The written survey will be available in English and Spanish. Online where all families thrive survey will be available in English and possibly Spanish.

• Survey responses will be anonymous and participants will not be asked any identifying information.

• Last day to submit survey will be May 15. English survey link Ford County Community Coalition https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dbzsMN7OSO2eTZz P.O. Box 298 Spanish survey link Dodge City, KS 67801 https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8CYungI0PzlaHMp

Líderes de agencias sin fines de lucro y comunitarias locales se han unido para crear el Ford County Health Study (Estudio de salud del

condado de Ford), el cual el objetivo principal es identificar recursos Ford County necesarios en la comunidad. Una encuesta ha sido creada para capturar datos demográficos e información sobre el bienestar de la gente del Community condado de Ford. Las preguntas incluyen temas tales como finanzas, salud, educación, empleo, y seguridad. Coalition La colección de datos de esta encuesta se obtendrá por medio de encuestas por correo, encuestas en línea, o por medio de entrevista, EXECUTIVE BOARD cuando sea posible. Esta encuesta será distribuida a una amplia selección de la comunidad, dirigidas a grupos de distintas edades, AGENCIES orígenes socio-económicos, étnicos y creencias religiosas. Los encuestados deben tener mayor de 18 años de edad. Ford County Health Dept. Genesis No se les pedirá información de identificación personal a los Hospice of the Prairie & Hospice participantes de la encuesta. Los resultados estarán disponibles a las Home Health organizaciones de servicio a la comunidad con el fin de entender mejor K-State Research & Extension – las necesidades para proveer servicios. La información recopilada también será una ventaja valiosa para los que van a someter propuestas Ford County buscando recursos económicos o monetarios para la comunidad. Western Plains Regional Complex Esta encuesta debe ser completada antes del 15 de mayo, 2019

Mission statement: Promoting community health through a coalition that connects Link para encuesta en español people, ideas and resources https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8CYungI0PzlaHMp Vision statement:

Empowering a healthy community English survey link where all families thrive https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dbzsMN7OSO2eTZz

Ford County Community Coalition P.O. Box 298 Dodge City, KS 67801

Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame

A division of Boot Hill Museum, Inc. of Dodge City, Kansas A 501(c)(3) Not For Profit Corporation

The Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame Committee requests nominations of living or deceased individuals for consideration for induction into the Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame.

Any organization or individual may nominate a qualified person for consideration. The Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame Committee meets annually to evaluate and determine inductees.

See below for nomination forms or they may be requested through Boot Hill Museum, Inc., Front Street, Dodge City, Kansas 67801. Forms must be received by September 3, 2019 for induction consideration for 2019. Individuals or organizations nominating a person(s) are requested to submit supplementary supporting information. Any materials submitted will be stored within the Boot Hill Museum, Inc. files and will not be returned to the nominating individuals or organizations.

Nominated inductees will be evaluated and selected by a majority vote of the Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame Committee. No more than one award from each category will by inducted annually.

The 2019 induction ceremony will take place at Cowboy Capital Saloon and Grill (formerly Guymon-Petro), Dodge City, on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame Awards will be presented to the honoree, or to a designated representative.

1 Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame Criteria for Inductees

Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame inductee will be selected after the evaluation of the following: 1. Significant contributions to the western heritage lifestyle, past or present, and to the preservation of the cowboy culture in Kansas. 2. Personifies the cowboy ideals of integrity, honesty, and self- sufficiency. 3. Achievement of state-wide historic significance. 4. Native and/or resident of Kansas.

Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame Inductees will be honored in the following five categories:

Working Cowboy The Working Cowboy or Cowgirl is an individual whose primary lifetime occupation is in the cattle industry or related field. They earn a paycheck for a job well done, as a feed yard cowboy, a ranch hand/foreman, a horse trainer or related job.

Rodeo Cowboy The Rodeo Cowboy or Cowgirl participates or contributes to the sport of rodeo. Rodeo participants, rodeo clowns, announcers, producers, promoters, stock contractors or similar, that have excelled in competition or advancement of the sport will be considered for Rodeo Cowboy.

Rancher/Cattleman The Rancher/Cattleman is the proprietor of a business that directly relates to the ranching/livestock industry. This individual has excelled in the production and stewardship of cattle, horses, or sheep on our native range lands or feed yards of Kansas.

Cowboy Historian The Historian is an individual that serves as a guardian of the authentic story of the American/Kansas Cowboy. Their efforts have been directed towards recording, preserving and sharing the Kansas Cowboy’s history and history of the Old West. This individual may be an author, curator, storyteller, researcher, scholar or educator.

Cowboy Entertainer/Artist The Cowboy Entertainer/Artist is an individual or group, male or female that promotes the cowboy lifestyle through their art or craft. These may include singer/songwriter, artist/craftsman, painter/sculptor, saddle/boot maker, performer, producer, TV/movie personality or other related activities.

Application Procedure

Please send the following with each document clearly identified with the nominee’s name.

 A completed nomination form  A letter(s) of nomination – submit at least one and not more than five  A detailed biography  Copies of supporting material i.e. newspaper clippings, magazine articles, awards or photos. Each piece of supporting material must be clearly marked with the name of the nominee. Copies are recommended. All original material sent will be considered a donation and will be held in the files at Boot Hill Museum.

Send to: The Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame Boot Hill Museum, Inc. Front Street Dodge City, KS 67801

Applications maybe sent electronically to [email protected] Boot Hill Museum is not responsible for undelivered mail. To assure the delivery, please request a return receipt for postal or email. Applications must be received by June 1 to be considered for the current calendar year. Applications received after the deadline will be filed and considered for the following year. Applicants not selected may be considered for subsequent years.

Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame Boot Hill Museum, Inc. Front Street Dodge City, KS 67801 620.227.8188 FAX 620.227.7673 [email protected] www.boothill.org

Nomination Form

Biographical Information

Name: ______

Name of representative (if applicable): ______

Address: ______

______

Phone Number: ______email:______

______Living ______Deceased

Gender: ______Male ______Female

Date of Birth: ______Date of Death (if deceased):______

Birth Place: ______

Parent’s Names: ______

Spouse’s Name and date and place of wedding: ______

______

Children’s Names: ______

______

Current Occupation: ______

4 Indicate the category you feel best fits the nominee. The committee will make the final determination and reserves the right to choose another category.

_____Working Cowboy _____Rodeo Cowboy _____Rancher/Cattleman

_____Cowboy Historian _____Cowboy Entertainer/Artist

Member of the following western historic, civic, or rodeo organizations:

______

Awards/Accomplishments:

______

Individual/organization submitting this nomination:

Name: ______

Relationship to nominee: ______

Address: ______

______

Phone/fax/email: ______

Number of pages in application including the nomination form______

Festival Internacional de Dodge City Acompáñenos a celebrar toda la diversidad, etnias y culturas de Dodge City durante la Semana Nacional de Bienvenida. Traiga a toda la familia para disfrutar deliciosa comida y bebidas, vendedores, arte, entretenimiento y mucho mas.

DOMINGO, SEPTIEMBRE 15, 2019 4:30-8:30 PM CENTRO DE DODGE CITY

2nd Ave. cercas de la estatua de El Capitán Vendedores interesados en poner un puesto por favor contacten a [email protected] o 620-227-9501

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City of Dodge City Cultural Relations Advisory Board HUASCAR MEDINA A writer and an artist at the Dodge City International Festival

Enjoy a special guest appearance by Huascar Medina during the Dodge City International Festival on Sunday, Sept. 15th, 2019. Medina will read some of his poems and take part in other events during the International Festival. The poetry reading will feature original works by Medina written specially for the “Faces of the East Side Neighborhoods” portrait exhibit being held in partnership with the International Festival.

Huascar Medina, the first Latino and first person of color to become Poet Laureate of the State of Kansas is coming to Dodge City. Over the next two years, Medina will tour the state using his theme 'May Our Voices Ring True' as a starting place to discuss what it means to be a Kansan — particularly a Latino Kansan.

"Leading Poetry Across Kansas" To learn more about Huascar visit the link below: https://kansasyoung.com/2019/03/03/huascar/ DODGE CITY REGIONAL

WHAT TO EXPECT Business and community leaders will talk about relevant economic issues that will impact local businesses and communi�es, including economic condi�ons, economic drivers for the state and regional economies, and general expecta�ons over the coming months. Topics will include labor demand, costs, and wages. A local presenter will provide an in-depth analysis DODGE CITY, KS of the local economy. Registra�on $95 Friday, October 25, 2019 ($120 after September 24, 2019) 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM United Wireless Arena Learn More and Register 4100 West Comanche Street www.DodgeCity.cedbr.org

Events Hosted by NEW THIS YEAR! Included in the price of the conference is a subscrip�on to the CEDBR forecast booklets ($100 value), which are in-depth publica�ons and reference guides on regional and state-wide economic condi�ons in Kansas: Kansas Economic Trends (available at event) and Kansas Economic Update (mailed in February).