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K-State Extension

Join Our Parent Empowerment Circle

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Tara Soloman-Smith, Family and Wellness Agent, Sunflower District of Kansas State University’s Extension Office. Submitted photo.

 

Are you a parent navigating the extraordinary journey of raising a child with special needs? You’re not alone. The Parent Empowerment Circle inspires, educates, and connects you with others who understand your unique challenges and joys.

 

Join us for the first monthly meet-up, Sunday, February 23rd, 1:30-3:30 pm, at First Baptist Church Family Life Center, 1818 S. Main Street, Fort Scott.  Refreshments will be provided, contact Cherri Walrod, Community Health Worker, at 620-945-9081 or [email protected] with questions.

 

We look forward being with you to share stories, celebrate resilience, access expert resources, connect with supportive parents, and gain the confidence to thrive together!

 

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Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director of K-State Research and Extension, Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts.

 

Fort Scott Community College, Government

January 27 Minutes of the FSCC Board of Trustees

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FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
January 27, 2025
PRESENT: Ronda Bailey, John Bartelsmeyer, Jim Fewins, Bryan Holt, Chad McKinnis, and Doug Ropp (via
Zoom)
ALSO PRESENT: Sara Sutton – Interim President (via Zoom), Juley McDaniel – Board Clerk, faculty, staff,
community members.
Chairman Holt called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm in the meeting rooms of the Cleaver-Burris-Boileau
Agriculture Building.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Holt reading FSCC’s mission statement.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: None
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION UPDATE: Kirk Sharp, Director of the Gordon Parks Museum,
highlighted the events of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration as well as the Gordon Parks Museum. Students
read tributes to Martin Luther King, Jr. at the recent celebration. In addition to the Lunch and Learn, a Day of
Service was held to take donations for the Beacon. The Museum is gearing up for Black History Month. A Lunch
and Learn will be held on February 12. Tribute panels will be displayed in the Ellis Fine Arts Center Lobby
throughout February to showcase lesser-known members of history. KSN’s Living Well program will highlight the
Gordon Parks Museum in February, as well. First graders from Winfield Scott recently visited the Museum, and
Eugene Ware fifth graders are planning an upcoming visit. Kirk will be presenting to PSU’s Black Student Union in
February. Other upcoming events include Gordon Parks Fashion Bootcamp, Gordon Parks Museum Fundraiser
event, and Fort Scott Now Stories Documentary and Photos. The museum is going to start expanding the Langston
Hughes and Gordon Parks traveling collection with support of Kansas Tourism. The history of the Waymen Chapel
AME Church Park Project was shared. The annual Gordon Parks Celebration will be on October 2 – 4, 2025.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Bailey, and carried by unanimous 5-0 vote to appoint Bryan
Holt as Board Chair. Holt abstained.
A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Bailey, and carried by unanimous 5-0 vote to appoint
Doug Ropp as Board Vice-Chair. Ropp abstained.
APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS, POSITIONS, AND OFFICIALS FOR 2025:
A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Bailey, and carried by unanimous vote to approve appointments below
for 2025.
INFORMATION OFFICER Juley McDaniel
CLERK OF THE BOARD Juley McDaniel
TREASURER Melissa Scott
KPERS REPRESENTATIVE Juley McDaniel
KACCT REP AND COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS REPRESENTATIVE Chad McKinnis, Ronda Bailey
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE Bryan Holt, Jim Fewins
GREENBUSH REPRESENTATIVE John Bartelsmeyer
NEGOTIATIONS REPRESENTATIVE Chad McKinnis
DESIGNATED BANK FOR GENERAL FUND Landmark National Bank
DESIGNATED ATTORNEY Zackery Reynolds
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Fort Scott Tribune6

CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the consent
agenda.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. TRUSTEE EMERITUS: Ronda shared the Trustee Emeritus possibility as shared by Robert Nelson. The
board agreed that if it starts there needs to be criteria and guidelines and also identify who is in charge of
keeping it up and going. Fewins questioned if any other community colleges have a similar recognition.
Board members will further research the topic and bring ideas back to the next meeting for discussion.
REPORTS:
• ADMINISTRATION – The Board reviewed and heard updates from Academic Affairs, Student Services,
Foundation, Finance and Operations, and the Interim President.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous
vote to adjourn to executive session for fifteen minutes beginning at 7:00 pm for the purpose of discussing non-
elected personnel as it relates to discussion of identifiable information of non-elected personnel with no action
expected to follow. The board invited Sonia Gugnani and Sara Sutton to join.
OPEN SESSION: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to
return to open session at 7:15 pm.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous
vote to adjourn to executive session for fifteen minutes beginning at 7:16 pm for the purpose of discussing non-
elected personnel as it relates to discussion of identifiable information of non-elected personnel with no action
expected to follow. The board invited Sonia Gugnani and Sara Sutton to join.
OPEN SESSION: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to
return to open session at 7:31 pm.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous
vote to adjourn to executive session for fifteen minutes beginning at 7:35 pm for the purpose of discussing non-
elected personnel as it relates to discussion of identifiable information of non-elected personnel with no action
expected to follow.
OPEN SESSION: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to
return to open session at 7:50 pm.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
7:50 pm by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Clerk7

Fort Scott Community College, Government

FSCC Board of Trustees Agenda For Feb. 17

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To view the complete packet: 2.17.25 Consent Agenda

February 17, 2025

‌Board of Trustees‌‌

‌Fort Scott Community College 2108 S. Horton

‌Fort Scott, KS 66701

‌The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday, February 17, 2025. The meeting will be held in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at Fort Scott Community College.

5:30 p.m. Regular monthly Board meeting

‌THE AGENDA‌

‌5:30 ROLL CALL, 3‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

‌MISSION STATEMENT‌

Fort Scott Community College is an institution of higher learning with a long history of culture and diversity that provides affordable academic, technical and occupational programs to meet student needs while fostering a mutually supportive relationship between the college and its communities.

‌CALL TO ORDER, 4

  1. Comments from the Chair, 4

  2. Comments from the Public, 4

  3. FSCC Basketball Program Update, 4

‌CONSENT AGENDA, 5‌

  1. Approval of Agenda, 5

  2. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on January 27, 2025, 6

  3. Approval of Bills and Claims, 13

  4. Approval of Personnel Actions, 4

‌DISCUSSION ITEMS, 37

  1. Purchase Order Board Approval, 37

  2. Trustee Emeritus, 37

  3. Civility Policy, 38

  4. Recruitment Code of Conduct, 40

  5. Disposition of Surplus Property, 42

  6. Review of Mission Statement, Core Values, and Vision Statement, 43

ACTION ITEMS, 44

  1. Scheduled Policy Review and Approval, 45

  2. Consideration of Vector Training Solution, 48

  3. ‌Approval of 2025-26 Academic Calendar and 2024-25 Academic Calendar Revision, 76

  4. ‌Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Bourbon County REDI, 79

CORRESPONDENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES, 80

EXECUTIVE SESSION, 91

ADJOURNMENT, 92

UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:

  • February 17, 2025 Board Meeting

  • March 24, 2025 (Changed from March 17 due Board Meeting to spring break)

  • March 17 – 21, 2025 Campus Closed – Spring Break

  • March 28, 2025 Aggie Day

  • April 18, 2025 Campus Closed – Good Friday

  • April 21, 2025 Board Meeting

  • May 19, 2025 Board Meeting

  • May 26, 2025 Campus Closed -Memorial Day

  • June 16, 2025 Board Meeting

Sincerely,

Bryan Holt, Chair

Sara Sutton, Interim President

FSCC’s vision for the future is to support “Students First, Community Always” through a central focus on teaching and learning; advancing strong, innovative programs and departments; maximizing and leveraging opportunities; initiating efficient and effective processes; and developing the region’s workforce.

Fort Scott, Government

Fort Scott City Commission Meeting Agenda for Feb. 18

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NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR REGULAR

MEETING OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION

City Hall Commission Room – 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

February 18, 2025  –  6:00 P.M.

 

 

  1.     Call to Order/Roll Call
  2. Pledge of Allegiance

III.       Invocation

  1. Approval of Agenda
  2. Consent Agenda
  3. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1378-A – Expense Approval Report – Payment Dates of January 30, 2025 – February 11, 2025 – $435,193.60
  4. Approval of Minutes: February 4, 2025
  5. Request to Pay – Olsson – Invoice 524497 – AIP Project No. 3-20-0022-024/025-2025 – Grading and Runway Lighting – Design & Bidding Fee – Phase 1 – $33,480.00
  6. January Financials

                                                                

  1. V Public Comment

VII.      Appearances

                       

VIII.   Unfinished Business

  1. Status of 118 E. Wall – Kruger

 

  1. New Business

            Public Hearing:

  1.   Zachary Bradley – Vacation of Alley between 1418 Wall and 1416 Wall

 

            Action Items:

  1.  Credit Card Purchasing Charges – D. Tally
  2.   Approval of Purchase – Golf Course Grounds Greens Mower –  M. Wyatt
  3.   Discussion of Projects for Grant Opportunities – M. Wyatt
  4.  Christmas Tree Approval – B. Matkin
  5.   Consideration to Amend Verizon Tolling Agreement – B. Farmer

              

  1. Reports and Comments

 

  1. Adjourn

Obituary

Obituary of Opal Maxine Hunziker

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Opal Maxine Hunziker, age 84, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at her home.  She was born July 29, 1940, in Ft. Scott, the daughter of Leland Christy and Eileen Colvin Christy.  Maxine graduated from the Uniontown High School.  She married Donald Glen Hunziker in 1957.

Maxine worked as a bookkeeper for Tower Metal for several years.  She also kept the books for her family’s drilling and restaurant businesses, Max’s Enterprises and Max’s Weigh Station.  She enjoyed reading and crocheting.  She was also and accomplished seamstress and made many outfits for her grandchildren.  Maxine loved sports and was a great fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the KU Jayhawks.  She also faithfully attended her grandchildren’s sporting events.  Maxine loved time spent outdoors working in her yard and watching and feeding the birds and squirrels.  She was currently attending the Fort Scott Church of the Nazarene.

 

Survivors include her son, David Hunziker of Kansas City, Missouri, thirteen grandchildren and several great and great-grandchildren.  Also surviving are a son-in-law, Dwight Belcher, a daughter-in-law, Carol Hunziker both of Ft. Scott and two brothers, Gene Christy of Girard, Kansas and Sam Christy of Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Don, a daughter, Christie Belcher, a son, Doug Hunziker, a grandson, Drew Pelzer and two great-grandchildren, Noel Belcher and Tyler Claypool.

 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 19th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Memory Gardens Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Hospital and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: solar energy and economic growth

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Submitted by Bourbon County landowners: Steve Shepard, Gale George, Herschel George, Monty Carriker, Jason Koch, Holly Koch, Brad Blythe, Chip Blythe, and Jon Eden.

Since our Bourbon County commissioners voted to pass a moratorium on commercial solar energy projects, one must ask: where is the commitment to fostering economic growth and development in our underserved county?

Our elected officials should be supportive of new business coming to town, not hindering it. However, they are doing just that by turning down new projects that offer jobs and critical tax revenue to our region.

Our community should be rolling out the welcome mat for industries that promise economic revitalization, job creation, and a stronger tax base. This is how we can keep our young people from leaving and attract new residents. Successful communities do not turn away new opportunities nor companies that are willing to invest in their future.

Unfortunately, our county commissioners have chosen a different path. They filed a lawsuit against the county and three solar developers, which forced authorization of $50,000 of taxpayer dollars to fund their legal fight. And now they are imposing a solar moratorium, which is likely unenforceable due to the absence of zoning regulations in Bourbon County.

The reasoning behind the moratorium seems rooted in the complaints of a vocal minority who regularly attend commission meetings to oppose progress. Yet the benefits of these projects are undeniable. Solar energy companies have already demonstrated their commitment to our community through donations to local organizations and school programs. These projects are anticipated to bring millions of dollars annually in tax revenue—a lifeline for a county grappling with severe budget issues. The funds could go toward improving schools, bolstering emergency services, and addressing other pressing needs.

However, false claims about potential public health or safety hazards have stalled progress that would benefit us all. Our local fire departments have ample time to plan before construction begins.

Furthermore, the solar projects allow landowners to decide how to use their property. Restricting these projects is not just bad policy; it is an attack on landowners’ rights and their personal freedom.

Bourbon County has the opportunity to become a hub for economic development. The question is: will our leaders rise to the challenge, or will they cling to outdated thinking that prioritizes the few over the many? It’s time for our county commissioners to listen to the broader community and embrace a future that promises prosperity for everyone. The stakes are too high to let this moment pass us by.

 

 

Opinion

Two Sides to the Superbowl by Patty LaRoche

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Patty LaRoche. 2023.
Author: A Little Faith Lift…Finding Joy Beyond Rejection
www.alittlefaithlift.com
AWSA (Advanced Writers & Speakers Assoc.)

The Kansas City Chiefs took quite a Super Bowl thrashing this past Sunday. Not even my Mahomes jersey and my KC Chiefs’ paper plates made a difference. Our San Francisco friends, Howard and Joyce, had driven to our home in Vegas, and they and Dave’s two daughters, Nanette and Nikki, joined us for the game.

Before the festivities began, Dave asked Nikki if she was rooting for the Chiefs.  What kind of a question was that?  Of course she was rooting for the Chiefs!  Our whole family knows what a fan I am, so when she did not answer, I about keeled over.  “What?  Say it isn’t so,” I said.  After all, the Eagles were enemies. Boo, Eagles!

To explain Nikki’s answer, I need to back up a few years to the shooting massacre that happened when Jason Aldean’s country band was performing here in Vegas.  Nikki’s son’s best friend, Quentin, was there with his girlfriend when the shots rang out.  As it became apparent that this was no fireworks show, people ran for their lives or dove to the ground.  Quentin lay on top of his girlfriend, and when the first round of shots stopped, he got to his knees to look for a way to escape.  That’s when he was shot and killed.

Dave and I were visiting Nikki and her family at the time, so we walked through the family’s pain of losing a 19-year-old whom we had known since he was a little boy.  So beloved by the community was he that the high school he attended painted a large “Q” on the mountain nearby.

What does that have to do with the Chiefs’ game?   Nikki explained that Quentin was a huge Philadelphia Eagles’ fan and that after he died, the Eagles found out about his passion for their team and sent memorabilia for the family to help honor their son. Nikki was torn between my love of the Chiefs and Quentin’s love for the Eagles.

Suddenly, my excitement for the Chiefs was not so passionate.  The Eagles were not bad guys.  They had done something that touched Quentin’s family and friends forever, and now they touched mine.

Isn’t that the way life is?  We are adamant about one position/side, but when we hear of a kind gesture from the opposition, our stubbornness mellows. At least it should.

Philippians 4:8 cautions us about our thoughts: “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

There is nothing wrong with being a fan, but that loyalty needs to be put into perspective.  The lesson?  If I’m ever swayed to favor one team/idea/position, I need to take time to look at the other side and focus on the merits of both.

 

 

 

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott Feb. 14 Edition

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! February 14th Weekly Newsletter

SAVE THE DATE!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Coffees

Every Thursday at 8am

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Visit your National Park! Visitor Center and historic buildings are currently open Friday through Tuesday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. The grounds continue to be open daily from ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset

Click HERE to visit the website.

Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes for ALL ages!

BINGO hosted by the American Legion Post 25 every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month unless it falls on a holiday. Doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm at Memorial Hall. (Taking the month of August off for BINGO & will start again in September)

KANSASWORKS in Fort Scott

Every Tuesday 9am-4pm

Office located at the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, 104 N. National Ave.

620-231-4250

Wednesday Writers at Hedgehog.Ink Book Store

Every Wednesday 1:30-3pm

Downtown Fort Scott, 16 S. Main St.

Kansas Small Business Development Center

at the Chamber, 231 E. Wall St.

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 9am-4pm.

2/1-28 | Valentine’s Day “Ghost” Class

at The Artificer’s

2 hr private wheel throwing class as a couple.

$175/couple for minimum of 5 couples

$300/couple for private session

RSVP 913.574.7741

EVERY THURSDAY EVENING

STUDENT NIGHT AT FORT CINEMA

$5 tickets for all students Pre-K thru College

KOMB-FM ALL HIT 103.9 Radio Auction

Every Wednesday and Thursday

January 22nd – February 27th

Starting at 3pm

Get bidding and PIN #:

620-223-4500 or radioauction.kombfm.com

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UPCOMING EVENTS

2/14 ~ 12-1pm | “The Kansas City Monarchs and America’s National Pastime” Lunch and Learn hosted by Gordon Parks Museum.

Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton St.

Free Event – Bring your lunch (drinks, chips, & desserts provided)

T-Mobile on site with a raffle drawing!

2/14 ~ 6:30-8:30pm | FSMS Valentine’s Dance hosted by the Junior Class/After Prom

$5 entry (includes 1 snack & 1 drink)

Buck Run Community Center

2/15 ~ 5-7:30pm | Cohn’s Cafe presents

Murder Mystery Dinner

5-6pm-Cocktail Hour | 6-7:30pm-Dinner

$45

Cash Bar available

RSVP text 620-418-6209 or 110southmainfortscott@gmail.com

2/15 ~ 6-9pm | Care to Share Pre-Spring Fling

Presents “The Piano Man” A Rock & Roll Tribute

River Room, 3 W Oak St. (elevator available)

Piano Man Dennis Laffoon, a long-time member of Shooting Star and Piano Man extraordinaire.

Tickets:

Single: $30 Couples: $60 Table of 8: $250

Click HERE to get your tickets!

**Tickets ARE refundable

2/15 ~ 8-11pm | Bourbon County Community Theatre Presents: Saturday Night Fever

Adult Prom Fundraiser

Sharky’s Pub & Grub, 16 N. National Ave.

Tickets:

Single: $25 Couple $40

Click HERE to get your tickets!

Click HERE to follow the Facebook Event Page!

2/16 ~ 4-6pm | Galentine’s Paint & Sip hosted by Brickstreet BBQ

Click HERE to reserve your spot

2/18 ~ 10:15am | Story Time at Fort Scott Public Library – “I Don’t Want To Be A Frog”

2/18 ~ 4:30-7:30pm | Potato Feed

hosted by FSHS Key Club

partnered with Kiwanis & Pioneer Kiwanis

FSHS Commons Area, 1005 S. Main St.

$7 classic Baked Potato

$10 Pulled Pork Loaded Potato

To-Go Meals Available!

2/19 ~ | FSCC Basketball at Home

Women 5:30pm | Men 7:30pm

FSCC Arnold Arena

2/20 ~ 8am | Chamber Coffee hosted by Trophy Properties & Auction, Cedar Ridge Group.

Coffee will be held at Common Ground Coffee Co.

12 E. Wall St.

2/20-22 ~ 7pm | Fort Scott High School Thespians Presents “And Then They Came For Me” -Remembering The World Of Anne Frank

FSHS Auditorium

Doors open 30 min prior to showtime

$7 Adults | $5 Students

Tickets available at the door or by clicking HERE!

2/21 ~ 6-8pm | USD234 Daddy Daughter Dance

“Dancing Through the Eras” Taylor Swift themed

Children ages Pre-K – 5th grade

Pre-Register $5/couple $2.50 additional child

*At the door $8/couple $4 addtl child

Buck Run Community Center

2/21 ~ 6-8pm | The Artificers “Art + Business 101”

$25

Sign up HERE!

SAVE THE DATE

2/22-23 ~ 8am/daily | Bareback & Bronc Riding Clinic hosted by FSCC

Instructors: Hardy Braden, Bo Casper,

& FSCC Staff & Students

$300/student (suitable stock for all levels)

Contact: 620-224-6108 or 620-223-2700 x 7020

[email protected]

2/22-23 ~ | LaRoche Baseball Complex hosts the Play NAIA Game Series.

22nd: 1pm & 4pm

23rd: 12pm & 3pm

Two Days of baseball doubleheaders feat.

Concordia vs. University of Jamestown

2/22 ~ 11am-1pm | Pasta Making Class & Lunch with Chef Sebastian at The Kitchen Collective + Collaborative

$65

Sign up by clicking HERE!

2/22 ~ 8am | FrostBite ’25 – The Thrill of the Chill at Kansas Rocks Recreation Park

$65/ day passengers ride free!

Click HERE to register or pay at the gate

To RSVP for 2/21 camping click HERE !

Raffle drawings with over $40k worth of prizes!

Live television film crew for the upcoming TV show American Dream is on site!

2/22 ~ 6-8pm | Scouts Annual Pinewood Derby

Memorial Hall, Fort Scott

$30 includes Pinewood Derby Car Kit, Race Registration, Dinner, & Company Recognition

Contact Seth Needham

620-215-6934 or [email protected]

2/24 ~ 8:30am-2:30pm | Blood Drive

Fort Scott High School Aux Gym

1005 S. Main St.

Appointments are strongly encouraged.

Call 417-227-5006 or click HERE.

SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

Click here for Chamber member

specialty shopping & other retail in

Downtown & other areas of the community.
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue

Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!
Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.

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Government, Kansas

Topeka Government Offices Reopen Tomorrow

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Governor Kelly Announces State Offices to Re-Open Thursday for State Employees in Shawnee County

TOPEKA— Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that she has ordered state offices in Shawnee County to re-open on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. Governor Kelly previously ordered state offices in Shawnee County closed on Wednesday due to safety concerns regarding potentially hazardous conditions resulting from the winter storm.

“Thanks to the hard work of crews, roadway conditions have improved, and state offices will return to normal operations on Thursday,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Please exercise caution when traveling and continue to give crews the necessary space as they keep working to clear roadways.”

All non-essential state employees in Executive Branch agencies under the governor’s jurisdiction who work in Shawnee County are required to report to work as normal.

For continuously updated road information, go to www.KanDrive.gov and click on the Road Condition map. Other construction information, camera views, weather websites and travel details are also available. You can also call 511 – for Kansas road condition information from anywhere in the U.S., call 1-866-511-KDOT (5368).

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