🌱 Why Junction City’s EDC says Chamber finances are just “the tip”

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Junction City’s EDC says Chamber finances are just “the tip”

Also on today's calendar: Ride & Renewal Women's Mini Retreat August and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 94 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Sunshine and hot, temps: high: 102, low: 76.
• Monday: Sunny and sweltering heat, with a high of 105 and low of 72 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• EDC gets an update on Chamber of Commerce financials (jcpost.com) — Junction City’s Economic Development Commission heard that the Area Chamber of Commerce is still untangling years of missing and confusing financial records, some tied to former EDC director Mickey Fornaro-Dean. Chair Ashley King says money shifts may explain negative division balances, documents from 2021 onward are still missing, and it could take another month to sort out, even as leaders debate shrinking the Chamber board from 17 to 7 members.
   

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📸 Around Junction City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Junction City

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★ Featured events ★

Friday July 31

• Movie in the Park: Superman →
  Heritage Park, 101-199 W 6th St, Junction City
  9:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday July 30

• USD 475 Board of Education Meeting
  Geary County Schools USD 475 Mary E. Devin Center - 123 N Eisenhower Drive in Junction City
  6:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Ride & Renewal Women's Mini Retreat August →
  Broken Wing Ranch Ministries, 3581 Carr Rd, Junction City
  5:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• Economic Vitality Meeting →
  Junction City Main Street, 129 W 7th St, Junction City
  12:00 pm

Saturday August 15

• Parents’ Night Out →
  Junction City Main Street, 129 W 7th St, Junction City
  4:00 pm

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📣 Junction City Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday July 25

• United Way of McPherson County Triathlon
  Kansas State University Community Events Lakeside Park, McPherson KS
  8:00 am
• 19th Annual United Way of McPherson County Triathlon
  Kansas State University Community Events McPherson Water Park, Lakeside Park
  8:00 am
• National Day of the Cowboy →
  Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 S 3rd St, Manhattan
  10:00 am
• Saturday Storytime →
  Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan
  11:00 am
• STE[A]M: Exploring Science and Math through Art
  Kansas State University Community Events Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art
  11:00 am
• Rural America
  Kansas State University Community Events Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art
  11:00 am
• Paint & Sip | Kansas Storm →
  Uncorked Inspiration, 1223 Moro St, Manhattan
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anyone know of a used appliance store.
  Looking for an oven knob for a gas stove. Can't read the temperatures. (Nextdoor Grandview Plaza)
• Does anyone know who to take lawn mower for repairs?
  Hit something in yard now will not start, at least it tries. (Nextdoor North Junction City)

• Sonic Corporation posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Junction City. Apply here.
• LaborMAX posted a job opening for Weekend Housekeepers!! in Junction City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Junction City here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Manhattan

• Riley County Police report attempted theft arrest at Manhattan store (littleappletimes.com)
• South Korean Team Gains Insights During IGP Milling Course (uswheat.org)
• Where to watch JHX Hoops vs. Purple Reign today: TBT free live stream (syracuse.com)

Abilene

• Abilene school board reviews student assessment data (abilene-rc.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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