AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Walker 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/walker-ks 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/walker-ks https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 30 Nov 2024 23:16:45 -0600 REGISTRATION Closes on Dec. 30th! ROOM BLOCK Closes on Dec. 23rd! 2023 Winter ADA Conference Come join us in beautiful San Diego, CA for the 2023 https://www.americantowns.com/news/2023-winter-ada-conference-dont-miss-it-31497394-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/2023-winter-ada-conference-dont-miss-it-31497394-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) has posted the updated Final Settings Rule Transition Plan for public https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-disability-news-message-november-30-2022-31497406-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-disability-news-message-november-30-2022-31497406-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 "Mind-Numbing" Mental Health Prior Authorization Process Discussed at Senate Hearing U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. today at a Senate HELP https://www.americantowns.com/news/mindnumbing-mental-health-prior-authorization-process-discussed-at-senate-hearing-31497617-damar-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mindnumbing-mental-health-prior-authorization-process-discussed-at-senate-hearing-31497617-damar-ks.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Participation in Post-Secondary Education Programs Increases by More Than 50% TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Nov 30th, announced that https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-leads-country-in-pelleligible-college-programming-at-adult-correctional-facilities-31497401-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-leads-country-in-pelleligible-college-programming-at-adult-correctional-facilities-31497401-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Sen. Moran Statement on Resolution to Resolve Railway Labor-Management Dispute WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) today released https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-moran-statement-on-resolution-to-resolve-railway-labormanagement-dispute-31498395-damar-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-moran-statement-on-resolution-to-resolve-railway-labormanagement-dispute-31498395-damar-ks.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Sen. Marshall Completes 105 Town Hall Circuit Across Kansas U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. today announced completion of 105 town halls in each https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-marshall-completes-105-town-hall-circuit-across-kansas-31498398-vassar-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-marshall-completes-105-town-hall-circuit-across-kansas-31498398-vassar-ks.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Sen. Marshall: Cryptocurrency Is A Threat To Our National Security U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. today pressed Rostin Behnam, Chairman of the https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-marshall-cryptocurrency-is-a-threat-to-our-national-security-31498403-vassar-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-marshall-cryptocurrency-is-a-threat-to-our-national-security-31498403-vassar-ks.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Rep. Estes Congratulates Andale Football State Championship Wins, Historic Accomplishments Today on the House Floor, Rep. Ron Estes https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-estes-congratulates-andale-football-state-championship-wins-historic-accomplishments-31498749-danville-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-estes-congratulates-andale-football-state-championship-wins-historic-accomplishments-31498749-danville-ks.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Renews Call to Legislature to Completely and Immediately Eliminate the Tax  TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Dec 2nd, announced that https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-on-track-to-implement-axe-the-food-tax-31498923-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-announces-kansas-on-track-to-implement-axe-the-food-tax-31498923-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Santa Delivers Annual Christmas Tree to Cedar Crest "We are getting into the holiday spirit at Cedar Crest. Thank you to the Kansas Christmas Tree https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansan-to-kansan-week-of-november-28-2022-31498934-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansan-to-kansan-week-of-november-28-2022-31498934-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Kansans Taking Multi-Pronged Approach To Halt Listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken Kansas U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. and Jerry Moran, as https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansans-taking-multipronged-approach-to-halt-listing-of-the-lesser-prairie-chicken-31499384-damar-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansans-taking-multipronged-approach-to-halt-listing-of-the-lesser-prairie-chicken-31499384-damar-ks.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Colorado Employment First Summits and Resource Fair Planning! The Colorado Office of Employment First (COEF) in partnership with Colorado's https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-disability-news-message-december-5-2022-31499877-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-disability-news-message-december-5-2022-31499877-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 TOPEKA – On Dec 5th, Governor Laura Kelly announced the departure of Secretary of Administration and Chief Information Technology Officer https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-announces-the-departure-of-secretary-of-administration-chief-information-technology-officer-deangela-burnswallace-31499880-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-announces-the-departure-of-secretary-of-administration-chief-information-technology-officer-deangela-burnswallace-31499880-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Dec 5th, appointed Elizabeth H. Sweeney-Reeder of Paola and Richard M. Fisher Jr. of Osawatomie to two https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-appoints-elizabeth-h-sweeneyreeder-and-richard-m-fisher-jr-to-fill-new-6th-judicial-district-court-positions-31499887-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-appoints-elizabeth-h-sweeneyreeder-and-richard-m-fisher-jr-to-fill-new-6th-judicial-district-court-positions-31499887-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Remembering Senator Bob Dole WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) today released the following statement marking the inaugural Bob https://www.americantowns.com/news/remembering-senator-bob-dole-31500106-vermillion-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/remembering-senator-bob-dole-31500106-vermillion-ks.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600