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The Elk County Commission meets weekly at 1 p.m. on Mondays, at the Elk County Courthouse. On July 8, the commission held two meetings, starting with the 2023 audit and 2025 county budget presentation. Their routine weekly meeting followed in the afternoon. The following report was created from the official minutes of those meetings. To request the official minutes, contact the Elk County Clerk’s office.

Among those recognized in service anniversaries The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) recognized employees celebrating state service anniversaries in August. KDOT acknowledged the long-term dedication these individuals have provided to the State of Kansas. Jeffrey Marks, Highway Maintenance Supervisor, of Eureka, was among those recognized. Marks celebrates 25 years with KDOT.

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Going For Gold,

Each month I want to provide you with regular updates about what’s going on in our nation’s capital and throughout the 4th District of Kansas. Here’s what happened in July.

Reading Is Important In So Many Ways

Passageways have been traversed for as long as there has been modes of transportation to get people from Point A to Point B. Although America’s westward expansion spurred on by the Louisiana Purchase wasn’t a road trip for pleasure, travelers were seeking a better way of life and the quest for land and riches, ultimately traveling thousands of miles in such pursuits.