AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Pittsburg 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/pittsburg-ks 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/pittsburg-ks https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 13 Jun 2024 22:51:18 -0500 KDA Photo Contest Now Accepting Entries Manhattan, Kansas — Kansas agriculture has a beauty like no other and we strive to acknowledge and https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-news-june-13-2022-31386171-manhattan-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-news-june-13-2022-31386171-manhattan-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 TOPEKA – Sunflower Summer, an educational program promoting family engagement and student learning during the summer, announced that 28,726 https://www.americantowns.com/news/nearly-30000-kansans-participate-in-the-sunflower-summer-program-since-late-may-launch-31386175-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/nearly-30000-kansans-participate-in-the-sunflower-summer-program-since-late-may-launch-31386175-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WINFIELD – Governor Laura Kelly joined the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs on June 14th, on Flag Day, to commemorate the expansion of the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-honors-military-veterans-at-kansas-veterans-cemetery-in-winfield-columbarium-wall-dedication-31387877-winfield-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-honors-military-veterans-at-kansas-veterans-cemetery-in-winfield-columbarium-wall-dedication-31387877-winfield-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 KEY QUOTE: "Kansas Tourism is showcasing the state's barbecue in a new video, with six places around the state, including Jones Bar-B-Q in Kansas https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-kansas-tourism-ad-comes-with-a-warning-dont-watch-hungry-31387896-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-kansas-tourism-ad-comes-with-a-warning-dont-watch-hungry-31387896-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Job Vacancy Announcements The Intrust Bank job vacancy listing is attached below. Please feel free to share with others.   Home and https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-news-june-15-2022-31387905-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-news-june-15-2022-31387905-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Joins Business Leaders and Bipartisan Legislators in Wichita to Celebrate Investment in Key Kansas Industry TOPEKA – On June 15th, Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/upgrades-totaling-212500-for-mmrc-regional-industrial-park-position-morehead-for-future-economic-growth-31387918-frankfort-ky.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/upgrades-totaling-212500-for-mmrc-regional-industrial-park-position-morehead-for-future-economic-growth-31387918-frankfort-ky.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Joins Business Leaders and Bipartisan Legislators in Wichita to Celebrate Investment in Key Kansas Industry~~ TOPEKA – On June 15th, Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-ceremonially-signs-bill-providing-tax-credits-to-support-aviation-workforce-development-31387917-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-ceremonially-signs-bill-providing-tax-credits-to-support-aviation-workforce-development-31387917-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Job Vacancy Announcements Blue Cross/Blue Shield posted the following position, open to external candidates: Application Developer - https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-news-june-16-2022-31388725-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-news-june-16-2022-31388725-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Great Plains ADA Center hasn't published their latest newsletter, but their website has lots of information and services listed.  The ADA https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-ada-information-network-message-june-16-2022-31388746-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-ada-information-network-message-june-16-2022-31388746-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Topeka – Governor Laura Kelly on June 17th, announced actions her administration has taken and resources that are available to support cattle https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-announces-resources-actions-to-assist-cattle-producers-impacted-by-heat-wave-31389729-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-announces-resources-actions-to-assist-cattle-producers-impacted-by-heat-wave-31389729-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Job Vacancy Announcements The Mission Project (TMP) is currently providing services for 32 adults with intellectual and developmental https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-news-june-17-2022-31389741-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-news-june-17-2022-31389741-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly invites all Kansans seeking employment to participate in the next KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair, which https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-encourages-kansans-to-explore-state-agency-career-opportunities-through-virtual-job-fair-31389744-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-encourages-kansans-to-explore-state-agency-career-opportunities-through-virtual-job-fair-31389744-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on June 13th, continued her statewide tour celebrating the “Axe the Food Tax” legislation she signed https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-ceremonially-signs-axe-the-food-tax-bill-during-statewide-tour-in-wichita-kansas-city-and-topeka-31386165-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-ceremonially-signs-axe-the-food-tax-bill-during-statewide-tour-in-wichita-kansas-city-and-topeka-31386165-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Topeka – Governor Laura Kelly on June 17th, announced appointments to the following state boards and committee.  Board of Accountancy https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-announces-administration-appointments-june-17-2022-31390747-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-announces-administration-appointments-june-17-2022-31390747-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Kelly Wraps Up Axe the Food Tax Statewide Tour in Topeka “From reducing food insecurity to making our grocery stores more https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansan-to-kansan-week-of-june-13-2022-31390769-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansan-to-kansan-week-of-june-13-2022-31390769-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500