County
Commissioner Meeting.
April 4 2023

County commissioner meeting in session.

Call to Order. 0:00Pledge of AllegianceApproval of March 7 & 21, 2023 Minutes General County Business Resolutions: 0:55#698 Fairground Road  #699 Cowboy Trail Child Abuse Proclamation 12:20 Vouchers 14:40 Public Comment 18:05– Public Health  Executive Session – Personnel 17:50

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Buffalo City
Council Meeting.
April 4 2023

Buffalo City Council meeting logo.

CALL TO ORDER 0:00PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEAPPROVAL OF AGENDAAPPROVAL OF MINUTES – March 21, 2023.  Regular Meeting Minutes PUBLIC HEARING 1:05       Bar & Grill Liquor License Application – J Johnson Corp d/b/a Rosie’s Caf© – located at 42 S Main Street        Bar & Grill Liquor License Application – Bar & Grill – RB Dreams…

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Rural Healthcare
District Board Meeting.
April 10 2023

An ambulance with the word "ambulance" on it.

RHCD April 10 Call to Order 0:00Approve Agenda Review and Approve Vouchers View and Approve Minutes General Meeting 2:15View and Approve Treasurer’s Report 3:15 Approval of Treasurer’s Report 19:45 Buffalo Director’s Report 15:50–  Ambulance Calls–  MS106 Parts–  Online Paramedic Course funding Kaycee Director’s Report 29:00– Ambulance Calls– EMT Basic Class Update – Request for pagers– Lukas Device Batteries  Old…

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JCSD#1
Board Meeting.
April 10 2023

JCSD#1 Board of Education meeting logo.

Regular Session 0:00Pledge of AllegianceRoll CallPublic Comment Kaycee Community Orchestra DiscussionAdditions/Accept AgendaGeneral Reports 11:40Principal ReportsSuperintendent Reports 32:45Director Reports 38:00Curriculum & Learning report 50:15Special Services Report 56:00Business Report 57:30Rec Board Report 1:00:00BOCES Report 1:01:10BOCHES Report 1:01:20Leadership Governance 1:01:30 Consent Agenda 1:06:00MinutesWarrantsEmploymentAdmin Contract RenewalCertified Contract RenewalSRRP Re-appointmentAction Items 1:06:45Policy Revision – second readingPolicy Revision – first readingEarly Graduation…

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Get To Know
Public Health.
Mar 2023

Celebrate National Public Health Week with Johnson County Public Health.

Public Health wants you to know that they offer so much more than just vaccinations.   Kristin Friedrich and Erica Wallover share important information about the wide range of programs and services available at little or very low cost.  Need a bike helmet?  Need a car seat?  Need help fitting the car seat?  Need STI…

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The Surge in Drugs.
Sheriff & Police Chief.
Mar 23 2023

Handcuffs, money, and drugs on a table.

News media report almost daily on two massive challenges facing the nation;  drug use and mass shootings.   Should Johnson County folks concerned? How are our Sheriff and Police Departments tackling the challenge?    By proactive policing and working together.  Sheriff Odenbach and Police Chief Bissett are working hand in glove.  They report that in…

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Get Kindergarten Ready.
Principal Laurie Graves.
Mar 22 2023

Girl in pink dress and backpack holding oversized pencil.

Is your child entering Kindergarten this year?  Meadowlark Elementary School Principal Laurel Graves explains the benefits of registering now and getting a screening.   She explains the Junior K Program as well as regular Kindergarten classes, Kinder Camp, and what’s on offer at Meadowlark School.   For more information call Meadowlark Elementary School 307 684…

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How to Grade Teachers?
Supt. Charles Auzqui.
Mar 24, 2023

Wooden teacher report card with grades.

Parents and JCSD#1 want to know if teachers are meeting expectations and standards in the classroom.  But teacher evaluation can provoke strong reactions.  Some see it as a means of providing valuable feedback for professional improvement, while others feel the focus on evaluation detracts from their ability to focus on students.  Superintendent Charles Auzqui advocates…

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BHS PIT Crew Meeting.
Mar 17 2023

BHS P.I.T. Crew meeting logo with chequered flags.

Dean of Students and Counselors Madonna Esponda and Michelle Dahlberg led this parent information meeting.      2:00 BHS is suspending its dress code for midriffs and hats for a trial period in April after Spring Break.  How did this come about?   How will this relaxation of the rules play out?  Madonna Esponda explains.…

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A Glimmer of Hope?
Wyoming Suicide Crisis.
Mar 2023

A graffiti of a boy reaching out with the text "People don't pretend to be depressed, they pretend to be happy".

Suicide is devastating.  Wyoming leads the nation per capita in deaths by suicide – nearly double that of the national average.  But there is a glimmer of hope.   Wyoming’s suicide rate fell in 2022.  Since Jan 2023 the 24-hour confidential 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline has fielded more than 10,000 calls and more support…

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“Failing Forward”.
American Legion Baseball.
Mar 2023

Black and gold buffalo head logo.

Baseball is a game of failures. How does this translate to success off the field?  At the onset of the season.  Drawing on 37 years of involvement with the sport, new coach Adam Teten explains his coaching philosophy, how he sees lessons learned on the field translate into valuable life skills with wide applicability, and…

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