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Local Author Levi Qualls Publishes His First Book
Local author Levi Qualls, 29, grew up in Baxter Springs and graduated from Pittsburg State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in illustration. While at P.S.U., he met his future wife, Taylor Schilling, and then earned his Master of Fine Arts in comics and storytelling from the Academy of Art, California, through its online program.
He became an author through the encouragement of an acquaintance.
“My first semester of college, my mom’s coworker saw some of my art and said I should be an artist. I wasn’t enjoying my first degree plan (biology), so I made the switch and never looked back.”
“After I earned my master’s degree and was working on the graphic novel of Calder, I realized that I was more interested in the actual story than I was in illustrating it. I have always loved to read, and it just made sense. I love it and it’s fun.”
“I still love drawing, and it was fun to illustrate a cover and chapter illustrations for this book!”
They moved to Fort Scott shortly before their first son was born, and it is here that he wrote most of this, his first book.
The Book
Qualls sent this synopsis of his book: The Sea and The Sword is
an escape into the world of Aegindus, where the gods of Olympus reign and destiny hangs in the balance. It is packed with fantasy, action, suspense, mythology, and magic. The Sea and The Sword is an adventure for anyone who loves getting lost in a great story.
There is a Parental Advisory with the book because it contains descriptions of battle scenes, but nothing more graphic than video games or even the Bible, he said.
To order the book: https://a.co/d/jbfK20z
Aside from being a full-time stay-at-home father of two and author, he also runs Hercules Hobby, a local trading card store in downtown Fort Scott.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports July 7
In God We Trust by Carolyn Tucker
Keys to the Kingdom By Carolyn Tucker
In God We Trust
About 30 years ago, my husband built a tree house for our kids that was fit for Robin Hood himself. He chose a big sturdy hedge tree and began to build the fortress, complete with trap door, fireman‘s pole, and a basket on a rope to pull up and let down through an opening in the floor. A few years ago, my daughter and her girls were in the pasture and Lydia Mae and Felicity wanted to go up into the tree house. Mariam agreed, so she got hammer, nails, and boards to add some steps to make the climb doable. Mariam went up first, and then from the top she instructed each little girl where to put their feet and hands as they made their climb. The girls had never done this before, and it was a little scary for them, but they trusted their Mommy to get them through it. And she did.
Without the help of their mother, who knew all the ins and outs of climbing that tree, Lydia Mae and Felicity could not have accomplished their desire. Their high level of trust was very obvious. I love this scripture, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths“ (Proverbs 3:5,6 MEV). This verse is not just something appropriate to write in a graduation card, it’s an everyday-all-your-life command to put into practice.
It’s a downward crash to the bottom of the tree if you think you don’t need God. Proverbs 3:7 NLT reads, “Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.“ Trusting in yourself is pretty worthless and leads to a miserable life; and unless you change your ways and begin to honor God, your afterlife will be way worse than your earthly life.
“In God We Trust” is the official motto of the United States of America. It was adopted by the U.S. Congress in 1956. The motto was first printed on paper money in 1957. Back then, money was handled by most adults every day. I believe that printing this motto on our money was divinely inspired. In fact, the plastic cards should have “In God We Trust“ printed on them too! Sixty-nine years ago, our Country’s leaders thought it was important for Americans to put their trust in God — and it still is.
God is absolutely trustworthy. You won’t find a better track record anywhere. Moses and the children of Israel came up to the Red Sea with Pharaoh’s army breathing down their necks. God rolled up His sleeves and basically said, “Just watch Me work.” God is not looking at our beloved U.S.A. while wringing His hands and saying, “I don’t know how this is going to turn out.“ No, God’s Word is firm: “I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me. I make known the end from the beginning…I say, ’My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please’” (Isaiah 46:9,10 NIV). God knows the future before it even happens. Everything He plans will come to pass. He simply needs His children to trust Him with childlike faith.
I encourage you to stand firm and beef up your trust in God as the apostle Paul instructed Timothy: “…We trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe” (1 Timothy 4:10 NKJV).
The Key: Quit trying to climb the tree by yourself, and ask for God’s help.
Sweet Savings: Teaching Kids about Money This Summer!
Amanda Clasen- Community Vitality Agent
July 2025
Summer break is and can be full of opportunities for our kids: Sports, vacations, sleeping in, and a break from the school routine. But it’s also the perfect time to teach youth real-life lessons that often get overlooked during the busy school year, like how to manage money.
From lemonade stands to lawn mowing gigs, summer offers an abundance of ways for kids and teens to earn and spend their own money. That means parents, caregivers, and educators have a golden opportunity to help youth learn budgeting basics and develop lifelong financial habits.
Money management doesn’t have to be complicated. Start small with conversations about saving, spending, and sharing. Help young children divide their allowance into jars labeled “Save,” “Spend,” and “Give.” This visual approach teaches them that money has purpose and that not all of it is meant to be spent right away.
Older youth and teens can take it a step further by setting savings goals. Whether they want a new pair of shoes, a bike, or to start saving for college, having a goal in mind makes budgeting more meaningful. Try having them track their spending for one week or one month; the results might surprise both you and them!
Summer also brings real-world financial decisions: Will they buy ice cream every time the truck comes around, or save for something bigger? Can they stick to a budget at the county fair or amusement park? These small, everyday choices offer excellent teaching moments along with responsibility.
Teaching children to handle money doesn’t need to be difficult. It just takes a little time, patience, and practice. When youth learn to make smart money choices now, they’re better prepared for the financial responsibilities that come with adulthood.
So, this summer, skip the lecture and go for the lesson in the form of a lemonade stand, a school shopping plan, or a savings challenge. “Sweet savings” today can lead to even sweeter financial success tomorrow.
For more information or assistance, contact Community Vitality Agent Amanda Clasen at any Southwind District office or [email protected]
Obituary of Jacqueline A. Webster
Jacqueline A. Webster, affectionately known as Jackie, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on September 17, 1939, in Ft. Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Jonathan Reagan and Mary Rea Reagan, Jackie’s life was marked by her unwavering dedication to her family and her faith.
Jackie was a proud graduate of Ft. Scott High School, where she formed the foundation of lifelong friendships and the strong values she carried throughout her life. On June 29, 1957, Jackie united in marriage to Robert Webster, and together they embarked on a
journey that would be filled with love, laughter, and the joyous task of raising a family. Jackie’s professional life was as varied as it was fulfilling—she worked at Western Insurance Company and IGA in her early years, but her heart was always with the people she served at St. Mary’s School as a secretary and lunch lady, and at the Ward/Kraft Day Care. Her time at the Ralph Richards Museum further showcased her love and commitment to preserving local history.
Jackie’s Catholic faith was a cornerstone of her life, guiding her actions and providing comfort in times of need. She lived her faith through her actions, always ready to lend a helping hand or offer a kind word. A woman of many interests, Jackie’s zeal for life was contagious. She volunteered with the Ft. Scott Community College Drama Department. Her passion for travel took her on numerous adventures, including memorable trips to New York City, where she enjoyed the lights and performances on Broadway. Closer to home, she frequented the dinner theater in Kansas City and enjoyed the local melodramas in Ft. Scott. Jackie was also an avid bowler and square dancer.
Jackie’s legacy is lovingly cherished by her devoted children: Barbara Cassidy and her husband, Kent of Ft. Scott, Kansas; Mary; Ginger; Gregory of Pittsburg, Kansas; Nancy Peterman Webster of Nevada, Missouri; Liz Ulrich and her husband, Brek, of Iola, Kansas; and Matthew Webster and his wife, Chrissa, of Towanda, Kansas. She was a proud grandmother to sixteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren, each of whom brought her immense joy and pride. Also surviving her are her brother, Tom Reagan of Kansas City, Missouri, and her sister, Patty Spielbusch of St. Paul, Kansas. Jackie was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, on November 24, 2023. She was also preceded by her parents, a sister, Margaret Butler and a brother, Mike Reagan.
Jackie’s journey through life was a testament to the beauty of a life well-lived, and she will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known her.
Father Yancey Burgess will conduct the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, July 8th at the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 5:00 P.M. Monday at the Cheney Witt Chapel. The rosary will be recited at 6:30 P.M. Memorials are suggested to the St. Mary’s Building Fund 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.
What Kind of Leader are You? by Patty LaRoche
Author: A Little Faith Lift…Finding Joy Beyond Rejection
www.alittlefaithlift.com
AWSA (Advanced Writers & Speakers Assoc.)
Great leaders are in short supply. Relatives who are business owners have shared their difficulties in finding employees who lead in their companies’ departments without expecting their bosses to do what they (the employees) have been entrusted to do.
One employer said that his day is continually interrupted by team leaders who want him to solve their problems. They show up in his office, complaining that they are missing a tool or are behind on a deadline or are short on J-bolts. Clearly, they have no desire to figure out a solution but want my relative to do it for them. My husband and I bought him this sign for his office door.
I wonder what these businesses would look like if they had godly men in leadership roles. My morning’s Bible study addressed Moses sending 12 leaders/spies to check out the Promised Land. Numbers 13:17-20 indicates that the mission of these spies was not to see if they could take the land, but how they would do it. Effective leaders understand their mission.
Ten of the twelve returned, whining about the difficulties in conquering the land. Yes, there were issues, but they dismissed how God had given them the mandate and the capability to take what He had provided for them. This was their Promised Land. This was their goal, yet they failed to focus on that.
Instead, they spoke of how they were merely “grasshoppers in the enemies’ eyes” when the opposite was true. If we look to Joshua 2:8-11, we read that the Canaanites were terrified of the Israelites. Apparently, they had more confidence in God’s power than the Israelites. Effective leaders do not exaggerate their problems.
Effective leaders have confidence in the abilities God has given them. These ten spies did not deal with this maturely. They told the rest of the tribes who then accepted that defeat was ahead. They wept loudly, according to Numbers 14, and begged to return to Egypt and to replace Moses as their leader. Instead of remembering what the Lord had provided for them, the Israelites believed these naysayers. Great leaders do not share negative reports about their company. They trust its leadership and have confidence in their own ability to solve problems.
Fortunately, there were two who knew otherwise. Joshua and Caleb. I love Caleb’s response, following the grumbling of the ten. “Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it.” He was the factory employee who says, “Let’s start from the beginning to figure out why this machine is stalling.” She is the coach who reminds her team of its ability to compete with the talented opposition. He is the pastor who holds prayer meetings to trust God will enable the elders to stop their divisive ways. She is the wife who prays for her wayward husband instead of grumbling about him to her friends.
Caleb and Joshua reminded the Israelites that God would provide, but they chose instead to complain. God had had it. Those 20 years and older who grumbled would die in the wilderness and never seen the Promised Land, and as for the 10 spies who had caused the problem, they would die by plague. We know what God thinks of poor leadership.
At one time or another, we all are called to lead. Which kind of leader are you?
The Bourbon County Commission Agenda Packet For July 7
The Bourbon County Commission will meet on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the Commission Chambers located in the Bourbon County Courthouse, 210 S. National Avenue. This meeting is open to the public.
In addition, the Budget Advisory Committee will meet on July 9, 2025, at 4:30 PM in the Commission Chambers located in the Bourbon County Courthouse, 210 S. National Avenue. This meeting is open to the public.
Susan E. Walker, Bourbon County Clerk
BOURBON COUNTY,
KANSAS
Bourbon County, Kansas
Bourbon County Commission Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Chambers, 210 S National Ave.
July 07, 2025, 5:30 PM
I. Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Prayer
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Approval of Minutes from 06.30.25 & 07.01.25
IV. Consent Agenda
Approval of 06.24.25 Accounts Payable Totaling $110,518.99
V. Public Hearing 5:35 Plaster Road Closing
VI. Old Business
Juvenile Detention– Beerbower
Housing agreement with Johnson County – Beerbower
Ealyn Taylor – Animal Control – Beerbower
Public Works Safety Audit – Dr. Cohen
Cameras – Beerbower
VII. Public Comments for Items Not on The Agenda
VIII. New Business
Resolution for the Cancellation of Outstanding Checks – Susan Walker
KAC Convention – Beerbower
Audit Agreement for Fiscal Year Ending 2025
Policy & Procedures – Beerbower
IX. Commission Comments
X. Adjournment
Future business that has been tabled in past meetings or planned for future meetings:
Economic Development Direction
911 Agreement
Precinct Legal Resolution
Doherty Health Benefits review – Executive Session August 2025
NRP Update July 14th
Courthouse Repairs August 4th
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS – FORM OF MOTION
____ Pursuant to KSA 75-4319 (b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected personnel to protect their
privacy
____ Pursuant to KSA 75-4319 (b)(2) for consultation with an attorney for the public body of agency which would be
deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship
____ Pursuant to KSA 75-4319 (b)(3) to discuss matters relating to employer/employee negotiations whether or not in
consultation with the representatives of the body or agency
____ Pursuant to KSA 75-4319 (b)(4) to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations,
partnerships, trust, and individual proprietorships
____ Pursuant to KSA 75-4319 (b)(6) for the preliminary discussion of acquisition of real estate
____ Pursuant to KSA 75-4319 (b)(12) to discuss matters relating to security measures, if the discussion of such matters
at an open meeting would jeopardize such security measures
The subject to be discussed during executive session: ________________________________________
State persons to attend
Open session will resume at _____ A.M./P.M. in the commission chambers.
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PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
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566310-0 PAPERETTINGER’S
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CONTRACTUAL SVC
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CRAW-KAN TELEPHONE CO.
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PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
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30Dept: NOXIOUS WEED
200Fund: NOXIOUS WEED
$4,345.90CHEMICALS236505 CHEMICALSVAN DIEST SUPPLY COMPANY
1Fund: 200 – NOXIOUS WEED Invoice Count and Total: $4,345.90
1Dept: 30 – NOXIOUS WEED Invoice Count and Total: $4,345.90
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Invoice Invoice Amt
Open Invoices By Department Summary Bourbon County
PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
43Dept: COURTHOUSE GENERAL
001Fund: GENERAL FUND
$62.89CONTRACTUAL
SERVICES
08-2093-01 6/27/25 108 W 2ND STCITY OF FT SCOTT UTILITIES DPT
$330.20CONTRACTUAL
SERVICES
08-2227-01 6/27/25 210 S NATIONAL AVECITY OF FT SCOTT UTILITIES DPT
$29.33CONTRACTUAL
SERVICES
1217143248 6/27/25 STREET LIGHTSEVERGY
3Fund: 001 – GENERAL FUND Invoice Count and Total: $422.42
3Dept: 43 – COURTHOUSE GENERAL Invoice Count and Total: $422.42
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Invoice Invoice Amt
Open Invoices By Department Summary Bourbon County
PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
$110,518.99Grand Total:70Invoice Count by Dept:
Open Invoices – Dept/Fund. Totals
Dept Fund Amount
00 Non-Departmental
$64.35016 APPRAISERS
$6,283.34027 GENERAL EQUIPMENT RESERVE FU
$30.23062 ELECTION
$875.00064 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
$14,148.95108 LANDFILL
$8,246.16220 ROAD AND BRIDGE
$75.00222 ROAD & BRIDGE SALES TAX FUND
$1,398.00257 SHRF TRUST FORFEITURE 7/1/19
$230.30387 ADDICTION SETTLEMENT FUND
$31,351.33
01 COUNTY COMMISSION
$2,630.49001 GENERAL FUND
$2,630.49
07 COURTHOUSE MAINTENANCE
$877.87001 GENERAL FUND
$877.87
10 DISTRICT COURT
$10,611.98001 GENERAL FUND
$10,611.98
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Invoice Invoice Amt
Open Invoices By Department Summary Bourbon County
PO Purchase DescriptionVendor Name Account Charged
11 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
$155.08001 GENERAL FUND
$155.08
15 I T
$58,895.62001 GENERAL FUND
$58,895.62
24 AMBULANCE SERVICE
$1,228.30375 AMBULANCE SERVICE
$1,228.30
30 NOXIOUS WEED
$4,345.90200 NOXIOUS WEED
$4,345.90
43 COURTHOUSE GENERAL
$422.42001 GENERAL FUND
$422.42
$110,518.99Grand Total:
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RESOLUTION _______
BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
VACATION OF ROAD
WHEREAS, the Board of Bourbon County Commissioners of Bourbon County, Kansas, has proposed to
vacate a road pursuant to K.S.A. 68-102; and
WHEREAS, the vacation request is located in Hiattville, Kansas, and is described as follows:
60’ road of 128 th between lot 5 sub of lot 1 block 8 & lot 2 of block 8, Hiattville, Kansas.
WHEREAS, notice of said proposed vacation has been given by the County Clerk as required by K.S.A. 68-
102; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to K.S.A. 68-102, the Board of County Commissioners is given authority to vacate;
and
WHEREAS, said vacation consists of less than two consecutive miles, as required by statute.
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved by the Bourbon County Kansas Board of Commissioners, 60’ road of
128 th between lot 5 sub of lot 1 block 8 & lot 2 of block 8, Hiattville, Kansas be hereby vacated.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission hereby instructs the County Clerk to publish this
resolution for two consecutive weeks in the Fort Scott, Tribune and a certified copy of this resolution is
to be filed and recorded in the office of Register of Deeds and with the Office of Public Works of
Bourbon County, Kansas.
BE IT RESOLVED this _________ day of _____________, 2025 by the BOURBON COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS.
BOURBON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
Attest: ________________________________
Mika Milburn-Kee, Commissioner
___________________________ ________________________________
Susan E. Walker, County Clerk David Beerbower, Chairman
________________________________
Samuel Tran, Commissioner
RESOLUTION _______
BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
Cancellation of Warrants
WHEREAS, K.S.A. 19-320 states whenever any county warrant, issued to any person, remain in the office
of the county clerk unclaimed for a period of three years from the date thereof, such warrant shall be
returned by him to the board of county commissioners and canceled.
WHEREAS, the list of checks are older than three years totaling $9,550.31.
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved by the Bourbon County Kansas Board of Commissioners:
Request that the County Clerk cancel the listed checks totaling $9,550.31 that are older than three years
from the date of this resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED this _________ day of _____________, 2025 by the BOURBON COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS.
________________________________
David Beerbower, Chairman
Attest: ________________________________
Mika Milburn-Kee, Commissioner
___________________________ ________________________________
Susan E. Walker, County Clerk Sam Tran, Commissioner
Check
Number Date Vendor Amount
Check
Number Date Vendor Amount
505990 03/30/18 DOUGLAS COUNTY CORRECTIONS 50.00$ 513839 01/29/21 TRANSLATIONPERFECT.COM 280.00$
506067 04/04/18 BOURBON COUNTY CLERK 25.00$ 514059 03/12/21 ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE 225.00$
507195 08/17/18 O’BRIEN ROCK CO. 300.00$ 514098 03/12/21 GALEN C BIGELOW, JR. 645.00$
507729 10/26/18 MERCY KANSAS 49.00$ 514437 04/23/21 TRANSLATIONPERFECT.COM 420.00$
508228 01/04/19 LAWRENCE, JOSHUA 16.00$ 514443 04/23/21 WEST PAYMENT CENTER 1,137.00$
508801 03/15/19 MCKAY, SARAH JO 6.48$ 514535 05/07/21 TODD A NORRIS 269.14$
509967 08/02/19 NEW JERSEY MOTOR VEHICLE COMM 15.00$ 514646 05/21/21 TODD A NORRIS 269.14$
510077 08/16/19 KRUGER, AUSTIN 8.33$ 514876 07/02/21 CWDAK 125.00$
510520 10/11/19 SKYLIGHT FINANCIAL 10.00$ 515008 07/16/21 J & W SPORTS SHOP 48.00$
511419 02/14/20 TRANSLATIONPERFECT.COM 442.50$ 515194 08/13/21 KANSAS ASSOC.OF COURT SVC.OFF. 135.00$
511480 02/28/20 KANSAS ASSOC.OF COURT SVC.OFF. 270.00$ 515291 08/27/21 KANSAS ASSOC.OF COURT SVC.OFF. 135.00$
511654 03/27/20 DEPT OF MOTOR VEHICLES 5.00$ 515430 09/10/21 RUDDICK’S, INC. 200.00$
512248 06/19/20 FORT SCOTT QUIK LUBE 78.74$ 515614 10/08/21 KELLER, JEFFREY M 72.92$
512736 08/28/20 KEY INDUSTRIES, INC. 113.88$ 515993 12/03/21 CAPITAL ONE 447.02$
512898 09/25/20 DURATECH, USA, INC. 254.27$ 516269 01/14/22 CULLIGAN OF JOPLIN 211.97$
513253 11/06/20 TEAHOUSE VISUALS 300.00$ 516270 01/14/22 CWDAK 300.00$
513361 11/20/20 RYAN’S GARAGE 572.00$ 516722 03/11/22 DUROSSETTE’S TIRE SERVICE 250.00$
513405 12/04/20 GIRARD TARPS INC 17.90$ 516913 03/25/22 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 10.00$
513431 12/04/20 MILLER FEED & OIL 33.93$ 516943 04/08/22 BTX KS INC 24.78$
513599 12/31/20 KANSAS SENTENCING COMMISSION 230.00$ 517232 05/06/22 KULLY SUPPLY 17.00$
513608 12/31/20 MURPHY TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO 877.50$ 517338 05/20/22 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 10.00$
517517 06/17/22 JOPLIN TRAILER SALES INC. 642.11$
ACH 05/20/22 AUBREY HAWPE 0.70$
9,550.31$
Unsung Hero Mary Anning Will be Honored on July 10 at Lowell Milken Center
The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes will host a presentation next Thursday, July 10th at 11:00 am to honor unsung hero Mary Anning!
Anning was an English pioneering fossil collector and paleontologist.
Her discoveries were some of the most important geological finds of all time, and yet she never received the credit that she was due because of her gender, education, and economic status.
Megan Sim, Paleontologist, Kansas University Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum, will speak to the community about her work as the first female paleontologist hired at KU since 1898, and about the amazing dinosaur collection housed at the University.
This presentation is sponsored by a grant from EVERGY.
Five Ways the Big, Beautiful Bill Will Harm Kansas Kids and Families
| Submitted by Jessica Herrera Russell | [email protected], Kansas Action For Children
Topeka, KAN. – Today, the U.S. House gave final approval to the One Big, Beautiful Bill ahead of the July 4th deadline given by President Trump. The bill contains more than $1 trillion in funding cuts from Medicaid and SNAP, jeopardizing lifelines for American families.
Unfortunately, Kansas won’t remain unharmed once these budget cuts and corresponding arbitrary rules go into effect over the next few years. Here are five ways low- and moderate-income families will be harmed for years to come.
SNAP Could End in Kansas Completely. It may seem alarmist, but it’s true. With states now required to pay part of the SNAP benefits cost – which has never been a requirement in the program’s history – based on each state’s payment error rate, Kansas will see an approximate $62 million-a-year bill starting in FY 2028.
When that daunting bill comes due, Kansas lawmakers must choose to allocate funding to continue the program in Kansas or likely be unable to draw down the additional federal funding.
If SNAP were to end in Kansas, around 187,000 Kansans (including around 85,000 kids) would not be able to access grocery help. This would be devastating for Kansas kids not only in the short term, but across their lives. One study estimated that for every $1 of SNAP benefits invested in children, $62 is returned over their lifetimes.
Work Requirements Don’t Meet Families’ Needs. With more low- and moderate-income Kansans set to be subject to work reporting requirements – including parents – SNAP benefits will be stripped away from thousands due to the onerous paperwork burdens caused by these stringent rules.
For SNAP, the federal bill subjects able-bodied adults age 18-64 – including parents of children 14 years or older – to these work reporting requirements. These one-size-fits-all rules don’t provide for how often lower income workers are subjected to job instability, such as unexpectedly fewer hours than is required to remain eligible or even potentially making just above the income cut off one month but not the next.
Kansas Kids Will Lose Out on Child Tax Credit. With the bill’s new requirement for at least one parent to have a Social Security Number in order for their child to be eligible to receive the federal child tax credit, nearly 25,000 Kansas kids are projected to lose out starting in tax year 2025.
Child tax credits are among the most effective tools for lifting children out of poverty, as parents utilize the payments for food and essential items. In 2021, the federal child tax credit kept 2.9 million children out of poverty nationwide. Without this tax relief targeting everyday families, financial stability in households with children are set to worsen.
Health Care Access Will Be Harder for Kansans. Around 17 million are projected to lose health coverage, and Kansans won’t remain unscathed. A recent estimate found 13,000 Kansans would lose coverage through KanCare, the state’s Medicaid program.
The state is also projected to lose $3.9 billion in federal and state dollars over the next decade. For rural hospitals that already operate on slim margins, any loss of funds could mean hospitals in rural communities decrease their services – like labor and delivery – or close their facilities completely. This impact hurts all Kansans, not just those accessing Medicaid.
And with the Kansas state budget already projected to be hemorrhaging funds by FY 2028, this could have much wider impacts on what priorities – K-12 funding or the new SNAP cost burdens – state lawmakers decide to fund.
Threatens Services for Kansans with Special Needs or Disabilities. Reduced funding will threaten optional services provided through KanCare. If lawmakers have a skinnier budget than they are used to, these optional services could be some of the first places where lawmakers look to pass a balanced budget.
One example of an optional service within the KanCare program is home and community-based services (HCBS), which help children and people with special needs or disabilities receive accommodations that allow them to stay in their homes instead of a hospital or institution. If this option were to be cut to save the state money, these individuals could lose in-home nursing care, medical supplies, specialized transportation, and more.
Additionally, any progress Kansas has made with reducing the IDD/PD waiting lists, which has been in headlines in recent years, would be lost.
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| ABOUT KANSAS ACTION FOR CHILDREN: KAC is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to make Kansas a place where every child has the opportunity to grow up healthy and thrive. For nearly 50 years, KAC has been a resource to leaders and advocates who are working to ensure a brighter future for every child. |
The Lowell Milken Center Records Over 5,000 Visitors in June 2025
FORT SCOTT, KS – July 3, 2025
June 2025 was a record-breaking month for attendance at the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes in Fort Scott, Kansas. 5,004 visitors came to the Center during June, surpassing the past monthly record for the last 18 years with 2,437 visitors. Other records broken were the daily attendance, which reached a recorded high of 500 visitors on Saturday, June 2nd, and the weekly attendance, which ranked as an all-time high of 1,660 visitors during the third week of June 2025.
These record numbers brought visitors from all the surrounding areas, with many coming from other states throughout the United States. Significant events during June brought many people to the Lowell Milken Center and our community. The majority of visitors came to see the month-long Anne Frank exhibit, made possible by 2021 LMC Fellow and current Anne Frank Center Program Coordinator Megan Helberg, Other events that brought additional guests to the LMC included two weeks with the 2025 Lowell Milken Center’s team of Fellows and the 2025 FSHS All-Class Reunion, attended by many former Fort Scotians.
Along with the special events at the Lowell Milken Center and in the community, visitors were pleasantly surprised and moved to learn the stories of unsung heroes in history featured on the exhibits in the Center’s Hall of Heroes and the Lowell Milken Park. Many commented on this hidden treasure of history and its inspirational impact on lives. The LMC will continue to add new exhibits from student projects, showing the power of one person to effect positive change in the lives of others. Plans are also being explored to bring new and exciting events and special exhibits to the center in the future.
What’s Happening in Fort Scott July 3 Edition
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