AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Hesston Kansas. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/hesston-ks 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/hesston-ks https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 13 May 2024 08:00:48 -0500 TOPEKA – In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has directed that flags be lowered to half-staff throughout the state https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-directs-flags-be-flown-at-halfstaff-for-peace-officers-memorial-day-31366043-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-directs-flags-be-flown-at-halfstaff-for-peace-officers-memorial-day-31366043-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Kelly Signs Bill Allowing Kansans to Place Sports Bets on Mobile Apps, at Casinos, and Other Specific Venues~~ TOPEKA – Governor Laura https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-legalizes-sports-wagering-in-kansas-31366056-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-legalizes-sports-wagering-in-kansas-31366056-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Honors Business Leaders at Inaugural to the Stars: Celebrating Kansas Business Banquet Topeka –?On May 11th, Governor Laura Kelly announced https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-names-manufacturer-kanpak-winner-of-kansas-top-business-award-31366072-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-names-manufacturer-kanpak-winner-of-kansas-top-business-award-31366072-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Kelly Signs Bill Axing the Food Tax to Bring All Kansans Financial Relief Governor Laura Kelly signed bipartisan legislation, House Bill https://www.americantowns.com/news/axe-the-food-tax-special-newsletter-may-12-2022-31366094-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/axe-the-food-tax-special-newsletter-may-12-2022-31366094-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 ICYMI: Governor Laura Kelly Signs Bill to "Axe the Food Tax" in Kansas Over the Next Three Years, Kelly Administration’s Tax Cuts Will Save https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-governor-laura-kelly-signs-bill-to-axe-the-food-tax-in-kansas-31366838-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-governor-laura-kelly-signs-bill-to-axe-the-food-tax-in-kansas-31366838-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Kansans Get Relief After Governor Kelly Signs "Axe the Food Tax" Bill “When Kansans needed it most, we were able to bring Democrats and https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansan-to-kansan-week-of-may-9-2022-31367515-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansan-to-kansan-week-of-may-9-2022-31367515-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Topeka – Governor Laura Kelly announced on May 16th, the 11 recipients of the Kansas Tourism Attraction Development Grants. The grants were https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-announces-tourism-attraction-development-grant-recipients-31368322-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-announces-tourism-attraction-development-grant-recipients-31368322-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Bipartisan Bill Makes Historic Investments in K-12 Education and Upholds Commitment to Fully Fund Kansas Schools TOPEKA – Governor Laura https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-fully-funds-k12-education-for-fourth-consecutive-year-31368336-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-fully-funds-k12-education-for-fourth-consecutive-year-31368336-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Legislation Enables State Universities to Hold Tuition Flat TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced she has signed bipartisan House https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-signs-bill-making-key-investments-to-improve-state-services-for-vulnerable-kansans-31368343-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-signs-bill-making-key-investments-to-improve-state-services-for-vulnerable-kansans-31368343-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Johnson County – On May 17th, Governor Laura Kelly celebrated the creation of 8,800 high-paying, quality jobs in Johnson https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-the-creation-of-8800-jobs-in-johnson-county-31369247-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-celebrates-the-creation-of-8800-jobs-in-johnson-county-31369247-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Topeka – Governor Laura Kelly signed bipartisan legislation, House Bill 2106, that will “Axe the Food Tax,” eliminating the state https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-axes-the-food-tax-in-kansas-heres-what-theyre-saying-31369256-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-axes-the-food-tax-in-kansas-heres-what-theyre-saying-31369256-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Job Vacancy Announcements Blue Cross/Blue Shield posted the following position, open to external candidates:  Application Security https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-news-may-18-2022-31369283-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-news-may-18-2022-31369283-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Kansas governor signs bill to fully fund K-12 education KEY QUOTE: “I am pleased to be able to uphold my commitment to fully fund our public https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-governor-laura-kelly-fully-funds-public-schools-for-fourth-consecutive-year-31371200-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-governor-laura-kelly-fully-funds-public-schools-for-fourth-consecutive-year-31371200-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 News from the US Access Board U.S. Access Board Seeks Information on Low Transfer Surface Height for Medical Diagnostic Equipment The U.S. https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-ada-information-network-message-may-19-2022-31371213-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-ada-information-network-message-may-19-2022-31371213-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 American Rescue Plan Funding will Expand Access to Capital for Kanas Entrepreneurs TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced on May 19th, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-to-award-more-than-69-million-to-women-and-minorityowned-small-businesses-31371229-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-to-award-more-than-69-million-to-women-and-minorityowned-small-businesses-31371229-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500