Community Newsletter Week of January 21-25, 2019 A publication of the City of Dodge City Public Information Office 1. January 22, 2019 City Commission Meeting Ordinances and Resolutions: Passed Resolution No. 2019-01: A Resolution Determining the Advisability of the Making of Certain Internal Improvements in the City of Dodge City, Kansas, Various Internal Improvements/Candletree Addition, Unit 8, Phase 2. Passed Resolution No. 2019-02: A Resolution of the Governing Body of the City of Dodge City, Kansas Determining that the City is Considering Establishing a Rural Housing Incentive District Within the City and Adopting a Plan for the Development of Housing and Public Facilities in Such Proposed District; Establishing March 4th, 2019 as the date for a Public Hearing for Candletree 8, Phase 2. New Business: Approved the Bid for the HVAC Management System for the United Wireless Arena. Approved Quote for Infrastructure Improvements for Candletree #8, Phase 2. Approved Consulting Service Agreement for Sutherland s Entrance Drive. Approved the 2019 Street Program. Approved Appointment to Boards and Commissions. 2. City staff continues to prepare for Community Engagement Sessions with the public on the Comprehensive Plan and the City s Master Plan. Watch the Community newsletter and the City s Social Media for more information on specific dates and times. 3. The Dodge City Fire Department has started 2019 with 129 emergency calls to this point, 5 of which have been house fires. Three of the five structure fires have been due to electrical issues, one from improper disposal of fireplace ashes and the other was an incendiary fire in an abandoned house. 4. Just a reminder to everyone that through the rest of these colder months. Please make sure space heaters are at least 3 feet from combustibles and be careful not to overload circuits when using an electric heating device. 5. On January 24th, Joann Knight, Executive Director of the Dodge City/Ford County Development and Terri Mujica-McLain, Consultant for the University Center Project met with Dr. Blake Flanders, President and Scott Smathers, Vice President of Workforce Development for the Kansas Board of Regents to share the community feedback and progress on the University Center project. The meeting went well and is another step forward in bringing the University Center to Dodge City and our region.
6. City Staff participated in a conference call on a potential Compressed Natural Gas Station for Dodge City with SPARQ Energy and Black Hills Energy this week. The group is still looking for locations to place a station for public use. Compressed natural gas or CNG is methane stored at high pressure is a fuel which can be used in place of gasoline, diesel fuel, and propane/lpg. CNG combustion produces fewer undesirable gases than the aforementioned fuels. If you would like more information on this project, please contact Melissa McCoy Assistant City Manager/Public Affairs at 620-225-8100. 7. Assistant City Manager Melissa McCoy and Ernestor De La Rosa met with staff of the United States congressional delegation from Kansas on Friday, January 25, 2019. Melissa and Ernestor provided them with an update on the Warrior Project, University Center project and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling stations. In addition, they shared the City s federal legislative policy for 2019. City staff plans to have a couple of meetings a year to maintain communication with our Kansas congressional delegation. 8. Ernestor De La Rosa, Assistant City Manager/Public Affairs attended an Amtrak Presentation in Topeka, Kansas on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Ernestor also participated at the Local Government Day in Topeka where pending legislation was discussed and had the opportunity to visit with local state representatives. 9. Tourism Coordinator, Megan Welsh will be representing Dodge City at the American Bus Association (ABA) Marketplace at Louisville, KY with many pre-scheduled appointments. 10. ABA is a premier business event for the travel & tourism community. This event attracts over 3,500 tour operators, suppliers, and exhibitors from around the nation. A representative from the Dodge City CVB has attended this event for well over a decade. The CVB continues to see a return on our investment through bus groups scheduling stops in Dodge City. 11. Jan Stevens is attending the Monster Buck Classic (hunting tradeshow) in Wichita this weekend. Working collaboratively, the Dodge City CVB, Liberal CVB, and Garden City CVB represent Try Southwest Kansas as a coalition encouraging overnight travel to our areas. This event is the first of several tradeshows scheduled this year for Try Southwest Kansas. Hunting tradeshows have proven to be successful in fulfilling the CVB s mission. 12. Tourism Coordinator, Coral Leal continues to expand our Hospitality program to local businesses. The Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce and Main Street program are actively partnering with the CVB to bring the services of this program to our business leaders. 13. Representatives from the City of Dodge City, Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce, Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau, Dodge City/Ford Co. Development Corporation, Ford County, Dodge City Community College, USD #443, Victory Electric Cooperative, Western Plains Medical Complex, and Boot Hill Museum met this week to continue planning the 2019 Dodge City Night in Topeka. The planning group has solidified a date and is working on other minor details for this annual event. Dodge City Night is a way for the entities to thank our legislators on their work surrounding issues important to our community. 14. United Wireless Arena announced two new shows this week for 2019. Trace Adkins will be at UWA on Saturday, July 27th, as the headline of the Official Dodge City Days Concert. Before that event takes place, you can also catch Travis Tritt at UWA on Friday, March 22nd. Tickets are now on sale for the Dodge City Days Concert and Travis Tritt pre-sale will start January 30th. For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit www.unitedwirelessarena.com.
CALENDAR City: Wed., Jan. 30-6:00 pm Community Facilities Advisor Board Meeting, City Hall Tues., Feb. 4-7:00 pm City Commission Meeting, City Hall Commission Chambers Tues., Fed. 18-7:00 pm City Commission Meeting, City Hall Commission Chambers United Wireless Arena: Fri., Feb. 8-7:00 pm Jeff Foxworthy and John Christ Mon., Feb. 11-7:00 pm Harlem Globe Trotters Fri., Feb. 15-7:30 pm Gary Allen Fri., March 22-7:00 pm Travis Tritt/The Cadillac Three/Copper Chief Sat., July 27-7:30 pm Trace Adkins, The Official Dodge City Days Concert Dodge City Community College: See attached flyers Community Events: Wed., Feb. 20-7:00 pm Community Concert - Pianist Frederic Chiu, Dodge City Civic Center For more information call 620-225-4404 or go to dodgecityconcerts.com. See attached flyers for more events Dodge City Public Library Events: See attached flyers For more events, applications, trainings and more continue scrolling to view flyers.
Monthly Happenings Nov. 10, 2018 Jan. 31, 2019 Pheasant Hunting Contest Rooster Roundup & Bounty Bird Ford County; All Day For More Information: 620-225-8186 Nov. 10, 2018 Jan. 31, 2019 Pheasant Hunting Contest Longest Tail Feather Jetmore, Dodge City, Hanston; All Day For More Information: 620-225-8186 January 5 2019 Coyote Calling Contest Ford County; 5:30 AM 7:30 PM For More Information: fordcountysportsmansclub@gmail.com January 5 Young Guns Timed Event Extravaganza Saturday: 9:00 AM Sunday: 8:00 AM For More Information: younggunsinfo@gmail.com January 6 Christian Motorcyclist Association I Don t Care Sports Bar & Grill; 2:00 PM 3:00 PM For More Information: 620-371-6061 January 12 Royal Academy 11:30 AM 3:00 PM For More Information: 620-225-1001 January 12 Aether CD Release Show City Limits; 8:30 PM 1:00 AM For More Information: 620-225-7077 January 17, 18, 19 76th Annual Tournament of Champions Thurs 2:00 PM 10 :00 PM Fri 1:00 PM 9:00 PM Sat 8:30 AM 7:00 PM For More Information: 620-371-7390 January 18, 19, 20 Southwest Kansas Winter Expo Sat 4:00 PM 8:00 PM Sun 10:00 AM 6:00 PM Mon 11:00 AM 3:00 PM For More Information: 620-338-8284 January 18, 19, 20 Winter Wheels Car Show 2019 Sat 4:00 PM 8:00 PM Sun 10:00 AM 6:00 PM Mon 11:00 AM 3:00 PM For More Information: 620-338-8284 January 19 Southwest 4-H Youth Leadership Forum Dodge City Church of the Nazarene; 9:30 Am 3:30 PM For More Information: 620-227-4542 January 26 Z Ropings 10:30 AM 6:30 PM For More Information: 620-338-8284 January 26 Dodge City Raceway Park Banquet 6:00 PM For More Information: 620-338-8284 January 26 Paranormal Night 8:30 PM 3:00 AM For More Information: 620-225-1001 January 31 Depot Theater Production: Exploding Love 5:30 PM 9:30 PM For More Information: 620-225-1001 Calendar of Events provided by Dodge City Convention & Visitors Bureau www.visitdodgecity.org Acontecimientos Mensuales Nov. 10, 2018 Ene. 31, 2019 Concurso de Casería de Faisán Rooster Roundup & Bounty Bird Ford County; Todo el Día Para Mas Información: 620-225-8186 Nov. 10, 2018 Jan. 31, 2019 Concurso de Casería de Faisán Longest Tail Feather Jetmore, Dodge City, Hanston; Todo el Día Para Mas Información: 620-225-8186 Enero 5 2019 Concurso de Llamado de Coyote Ford County; 5:30 AM 7:30 PM Para Mas Información: fordcountysportsmansclub@gmail.com Enero 5 Young Guns Timed Event Extravaganza (Rodeo Infantil) Saturday: 9:00 AM Sunday: 8:00 AM Para Mas Información: younggunsinfo@gmail.com Enero 6 Asociación Motociclista Cristiana I Don t Care Sports Bar & Grill; 2:00 PM 3:00 PM Para Mas Información: 620-371-6061 Enero 12 Academia de Realtesa (Evento para niños) 11:30 AM 3:00 PM Para Mas Información: 620-225-1001 Enero 12 Lanzamiento Discográfico de Aether City Limits; 8:30 PM 1:00 AM Para Mas Información: 620-225-7077 Enero 17, 18, 19 76th Torneo Anual de Campeones Thurs 2:00 PM 10 :00 PM Fri 1:00 PM 9:00 PM Sat 8:30 AM 7:00 PM Para Mas Información: 620-371-7390 Enero 18, 19, 20 Southwest Kansas Winter Expo Sat 4:00 PM 8:00 PM Sun 10:00 AM 6:00 PM Mon 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Para Mas Información: 620-338-8284 Enero 18, 19, 20 Exposición de Vehículos Winter Wheels 2019 Sat 4:00 PM 8:00 PM Sun 10:00 AM 6:00 PM Mon 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Para Mas Información: 620-338-8284 Enero 19 Foro de Liderazgo Juvenil Southwest 4-H Dodge City Church of the Nazarene; 9:30 Am 3:30 PM Para Mas Información: 620-227-4542 Enero 26 Z Ropings (rodeo) 10:30 AM 6:30 PM Para Mas Información: 620-338-8284 Enero 26 Dodge City Raceway Park Banquet 6:00 PM Para Mas Información: 620-338-8284 Enero 26 Noche Paranormal 8:30 PM 3:00 AM Para Mas Información: 620-225-1001 Enero 31 Producción del Teatro Depot: Exploding Love 5:30 PM 9:30 PM Para Mas Información: 620-225-1001 Calendario de Eventos Proporcionado por Departamento de Convenciones & Visitantes de Dodge City www.visitdodgecity.org
Monthly Happenings February 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 Depot Theater Production: Exploding Love 5:30 PM 9:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM 4:00 PM For More Information: 620-225-1001 February 2, 16 Young Guns Youth Rodeo For More Information: younggunsinfo@gmail.com February 2 Chocolate Dreams Benefiting CASA Children Worth Saving, Inc. Boot Hill Casino & Resort Conference Center; 6:30 PM For More Information: 620-371-7390 February 2 Letters From Home: Reviving Patriotism in Dodge City American Legion; 6:30 PM 8:00 PM For More Information: 620-225-3766 February 3 Christian Motorcyclist Association I Don t Care Sports Bar & Grill; 2:00 PM 3:00 PM For More Information: 620-371-6061 February 7 Dodge City Kan Equip Customer Appreciation Day 10:30 AM 3:00 PM For More Information: 620-371-7390 February 8 Night to Shine Dodge City Church of Nazarene; 6:00 PM 9:00 PM For More Information: 620-371-3869 February 8 Jeff Foxworthy & John Crist LIVE 7:00 PM 11:00 PM For More Information: 620-371-7390 February 11 Harlem Globetrotters 7:00 PM For More Information: 620-371-7390 February 13 DC3 Career Fair 8:30 AM 5:00 PM For More Information: 620-338-8284 February 15 Ford County Township Meeting 10:30 AM 3:00 PM For More Information: 620-338-8284 February 15 Gary Allen 7:30 PM 11:00 PM For More Information: 620-371-7390 February 16, 17 Valentine Murder Mystery 5:30 PM 8:30 PM For More Information: 620-225-1001 February 20 Community Career Fair 10:00 AM 2:00 PM For More Information: 620-371-7390 February 22 Southwest Angus Genetics Sale 1:00 PM 5:00 PM For More Information: 620-338-8284 February 22 Final Friday Downtown Dodge City; 5:00 PM 11:00 PM For More Information: Facebook Final Fridays in Dodge City February 22, 23, 24 Shrine Circus Dodge City Civic Center; Friday, February 22 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM Saturday, February 23 12:00 PM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM Sunday February 24 12:00 PM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM For More Information: Facebook Midian Shrine Dodge City Shrine Club February 23 Royal Academy #2 11:30 AM 2:30 PM For More Information: 620-225-1001 February 24 Bridal & Women s Day Expo 12:00 PM 4:00 PM For More Information: 620-371-7390 Calendar of Events provided by Dodge City Convention & Visitors Bureau www.visitdodgecity.org Acontecimientos Mensuales Febrero 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 Producción del Teatro Depot: Exploding Love 5:30 PM 9:30 PM Domingo: 12:00 PM 4:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-225-1001 Febrero 2, 16 Young Guns Rodeo Infantil Para mas Información: younggunsinfo@gmail.com Febrero 2 Chocolate Dreams Beneficio de CASA Children Worth Saving, Inc. Boot Hill Casino & Resort Conference Center; 6:30 PM Para mas Información: 620-371-7390 Febrero 2 Letters From Home: Reviving Patriotism in Dodge City American Legion; 6:30 PM 8:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-225-3766 Febrero 3 Asociación Motociclista Cristiana I Don t Care Sports Bar & Grill; 2:00 PM 3:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-371-6061 Febrero 7 Dodge City Kan Equip Día de Apreciación al Cliente 10:30 AM 3:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-371-7390 Febrero 8 Night to Shine Dodge City Church of Nazarene; 6:00 PM 9:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-371-3869 Febrero 8 Jeff Foxworthy & John Crist EN VIVO 7:00 PM 11:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-371-7390 Febrero 11 Harlem Globetrotters 7:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-371-7390 Febrero 13 Feria de Carreras DC3 8:30 AM 5:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-338-8284 Febrero 15 Junta de Municipio Ford County 10:30 AM 3:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-338-8284 Febrero 15 Gary Allen EN VIVO 7:30 PM 11:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-371-7390 Febrero 16, 17 Valentine Murder Mystery 5:30 PM 8:30 PM Para mas Información: 620-225-1001 Febrero 20 Feria de Carreras en la Comunidad 10:00 AM 2:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-371-7390 Febrero 22 Southwest Angus Genetics Sale 1:00 PM 5:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-338-8284 Febrero 22 Ultimo Viernes Downtown Dodge City; 5:00 PM 11:00 PM Para mas Información: Facebook Final Fridays in Dodge City Febrero 22, 23, 24 Circo Shrine Dodge City Civic Center; Viernes, Febrero 22 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM Sábado, Febrero 23 12:00 PM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM Domingo Febrero 24 12:00 PM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM Para mas Información: Facebook Midian Shrine Dodge City Shrine Club Febrero 23 Academia de Realtesa #2 11:30 AM 2:30 PM Para mas Información: 620-225-1001 Febrero 24 Bridal & Women s Day Expo 12:00 PM 4:00 PM Para mas Información: 620-371-7390 Calendario de Eventos proporcionado por Departamento de Convenciones & Visitantes de Dodge City www.visitdodgecity.org
Dodge City Convention & Visitors Bureau Become a Hospitality Member Benefits of being a member: Be recognized as a visitor friendly establishment Better customer experience Your staff will be more knowledgeable about what Dodge City has to offer, including attractions and events Access to free training Attract more customers to your business How do I become a member? Contact Coral Leal to fill out the sign up form Display the provided brochure rack and provide information for customers Have the provided hospitality book available for employees and customers Display poster and window decal
NEWS RELEASE January 10, 2019 For more information: Heather Lansdowne 785-564-6706 AgMedia@ks.gov Dodge City Farmers Market Workshop Feb. 8 MANHATTAN, Kan. The Kansas Department of Agriculture, K-State Research and Extension and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment will host a regional workshop in Dodge City on Friday, Feb. 8, at the Ford County Fair Building. This is one of six regional workshops which are being held this winter to assist farmers market vendors and managers. Kansas farmers markets not only provide a fresh food source, but also stimulate the local economy. In 2018, 95 farmers markets were registered with KDA s Central Registration of Farmers Markets. Farmers markets provide growers a wonderful opportunity to have real interaction with consumers, and a chance to tell their farm s story, said Londa Nwadike, consumer food safety specialist with K-State Research and Extension and the University of Missouri. It s also important for farmers to understand certain legal, safety and financial parameters before choosing to sell at a farmers market. A keynote presentation will feature tips on marketing and making a profit, and a panel will provide information selling to institutions such as restaurants, groceries and schools. KDA s weights and measures program will also offer free scale certification for attendees. Workshop topics will include: Pest Control Methods, Cover Crops and Soil Health Regulations for Selling Meat, Eggs and Poultry SNAP Program and Sales Tax for Vendors Specialty Crops and Produce Safety Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Training The workshop will be held at the Ford County Fair Building, 901 W. Park Street in Dodge City. Onsite registration will open at 8:30 a.m. and the workshops will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude by 3:00 p.m. Registration for this workshop is now open and is $20 per participant. Registration includes lunch; however, lunch will only be guaranteed to those participants who register by Jan. 31. Registration forms can be found at FromtheLandofKansas.com/FMWorkshop or at local extension offices. For more information, contact Lexi Wright, KDA s From the Land of Kansas marketing coordinator, at 785-564-6755 or Lexi.Wright@ks.gov. Workshops are also being held in Olathe, Parsons, Wichita, Manhattan and Hays. KDA is committed to providing an environment that enhances and encourages economic growth of the agriculture industry and the Kansas economy. The Kansas Ag Growth Strategy has identified training for small companies via workshops as a key growth outcome for the specialty crop sector, particularly in the western half of the state. The farmers market workshops will provide education through partnerships to help make Kansas farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses more successful. ###
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