Welcome Taylor Hartshorn, our new Tourism Fiscal & Research Manager. Taylor is a recent graduate of Troy University with a Masters in Economics and is excited to start his professional career with KDWPT. He is a graduate of Rossville High School. Taylor will be overseeing Kansas Tourism fiscal responsibilities, grant programs, research initiatives and signage.
Taylor Hartshorn
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Sponsored by Kansas Tourism Division and TIAK

Date:  Wednesday, September 23, 1-2 p.m.

Speaker & Topic: Update from Kansas Dept Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Secretary Brad Loveless and an announcement about the 2020 Kansas Tourism Conference. 

Zoom Info: https://zoom.us/j/98147270378

Meeting ID: 981 4727 0378
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We're highlighting good news and great ideas from around Kansas. If you see something that impresses you, send it to Kelli.Hilliard@ks.gov.

  • Lawrence, Kansas alt-rock/pop band, Carswell & Hope, have created a new single and video to spread the Lawrence Promise message. The video highlights a handful of the businesses that have taken the Lawrence Promise, a commitment to keeping residents, employees, and visitors safe from COVID-19.
  • The Blue River Rail Trail in Marysville has a new trailhead.  Upgrades include public restrooms and a new water fountain and water bottle-filling station. It's open from dawn until dusk daily.
 
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