King in the Community

Jamie Doss, Saline County Clerk

In this episode, I chat with the Saline County Clerk, Jamie Doss about the revenue-neutral rate and upcoming elections.
 
Doss walks me through the letters that have been sent out regarding taxing entities in their community. We discuss the impact of this rate on property taxes and how it affects county homeowners. We also discuss the importance of participating in local elections and how the Clerk's office is gearing up for the upcoming election season.
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Dancing with the Salina Stars, Megan Robl and Maggie Spicer Brown

It's that time of year again, your favorite Salina Stars are strapping up their dancing shoes to raise funds for Theatre Salina on Friday, Aug. 18 at the Kephart Stage, 303 E. Iron Ave.
This year instead of dancing in pairs, contestants are in groups corresponding to major Kansas Universities.
Kansas State University
Choreographer:Maggie Spicer BrownDancers:Megan RoblMatt DillMaggie GillamRenee DuxlerMary King
University of Kansas
Choreographer:Cathie NorrisDancers:Dr. Bob KraftLaurel DriskellMeredith GershonAnnika WilsonTabia Norris
Kansas Wesleyan University
Choreographer:Claire Schmidt
Dancers:Joyce VolkMichelle DolanDr. Matt ThompsonRyan ShowmanJenna Rivers
On this episode I hear from Maggie Spicer Brown and Megan Robl to hear how rehearsals have gone, the changes to this year's fundraiser and more.

Angie Lassley, Salina YMCA President/CEO

On Saturday, Aug. 5 the Salina YMCA celebrated Healthy Kids Day by unveiling its new childcare space, "Kids Gym."
"The kid's gym is an opportunity for us to serve kids in the Salina community from six weeks to 10 years old," Lassley said. "We refreshed all the equipment that's inside that way the kids have something fun and exciting and new."
 
Lassley said the Kid Gym features different activity stations that engage a child's creative, physical, and emotional sides.
Angie Lassley, who serves as the president and CEO for the Salina YMCA, sat down and spoke about the numerous ongoing projects and partnerships taking place at the Y including a partnership to serve as KWU's official recreation center, the work the YMCA is doing to increase childcare access and the YMCA being named as a Salina Area United Way Funded Partner for the second year in a row. 
 
Lassley also shares a little bit about herself and how the first job she ever had was for the YMCA. 
 

Anabel Feauto, Saline County Health Department Educator

On this episode, I sit down with Anabel Feauto, the new health educator at Saline County Health Department to talk about back-to-school vaccinations, COVID-19 boosters, the opioid crisis, and what lead her back to Salina.  

Salina City Manager Mike Schrage

On this episode of "King in the Community," I sit down with Salina City Manager, Mike Schrage, to hear an update regarding changes to the 2024 Budget, the intense heat wave, improvements to city roads, housing developments in Salina, the new Disc Golf course, and a continuation of our conversation regarding the City of Salina publishing print notices in a publication other than the Salina Journal.

Alice Robson, Robson’s Card and Gift celebrates 40 years

August 1, 1983 marked an important milestone for Ken and Alice Robson, as they began their new adventure as owners of the former Callie's Card Corner in downtown Ellsworth. Together with the former owners Loren and Callie Reber and other previous owners, the store has been an anchor and a cornerstone of excellent customer service for 90 years.
 
On this episode, I sit down with Ellsworth Hallmark Gold-Crowne Store Co-Owner, Alice Robson to hear how she and her husband made the decision to purchase the store, the roadblocks and challenges they faced over 40 years, the reasons why they have been able to keep their doors open for 40 years, and the future plans for Robson's Card and Gift.

Kori Powell, Breastfeeding Awareness Week, Saline County Health Department

On this episode, I sit down with Kori Powell, Breastfeeding Peer Consultant for the Saline County Health Department to talk about the Breastfeeding Bash taking place Aug. 4, breaking down the stigmas associated with breastfeeding, and generational differences when it comes to using formula. 

Harley Hamilton, Red Fern Booksellers

Back in June, after months of construction and restoration, Red Fern Booksellers held a well-attended ceremonial ribbon cutting at the brick-and-mortar storefront, 106 S. Santa Fe Ave.
On this episode of King in the Community, Red Fern Bookseller's owner, Harley Hamilton stops by our studio to talk about why he chose to open a bookstore, his past profession, his thoughts on the Salina Public Library, and his take on the "A-word," Amazon. 
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Center for Theatre Arts, (R)evolve

On this episode of King in the Community, I sit down again with Maggie Spicer Brown, director of CTA Education Director Maggie Spicer Brown to hear the latest on this year's contemporary dance show, Revolve.
This year we are focusing on natural occurrences within the year, seasons and how it affects humans. Spicer Brown said choreographic themes will include the exploration of summer rain, falling leaves, snow, and monsoon season.  Fourteen choreographers have come together in order to create a diverse experience of storytelling through dance.
CAST:Addilyn JagodzinskeAlex EngellandAlison HiattAndrew GraberAnna GutierrezAria JagodzinskeAudrey JagodzinskeBelle HenryBrynn ShaftCamille GraberCamille MorrisCathie NorrisChristopher GraberClaire SchmidtCora WhiteElizabeth-Ali SchadeElla PayneEmma KellyErin DolezalGabi HendricksHarper JohnstonHollis MurdockJeff LegerJess PolzellaJocelyn BaileyKatie MorganLauren DolezalLydia LundMaggie Spicer BrownMakayla HalfertyMari Brown-MerelesMarley FryMary KingOlivia JouPaula RolphRenee TomsShelby MemmottSierra MarinSloan HomelvigStacy JagodzinskeTaryn GoetzTasha DieserTaylor HartzellTenille ToelleVickee Spicer 
Choreographers:Alison HiattAudrey JagodzinskeCamille MorrisCathie NorrisClaire SchmidtCora WhiteElla PayneElizabeth-Ali SchadeHarper JohnstonJeff LedgerJess PolzellaMaggie Spicer BrownShelby MemmottTasha Deiser  

Claire Ludes, Salina Area United Way Executive Director

On this episode, I sit down with Salina Area United Way (SAUW) Executive Director Claire Ludes to talk about how the national childcare crisis is impacting folks here in Saline County.
Recently SAUW received $400,000 in ARPA funds to help combat childcare issues. Claire also talks about SAUW being awarded funds to open additional childcare slots and SAUW surpassing their annual fundraising goal for the first time in a decade.