Engage Dodge Program: Connecting Citizens with the City of Dodge City

The City of Dodge City is excited to announce the launch of the 2023 Engage Dodge Program, an interactive educational opportunity designed to introduce citizens to City services, programs, and the dedicated employees who serve the Dodge City community. This program aims to enhance awareness, understanding, and engagement in local government, creating stronger connections between residents and the city they call home.

The Engage Dodge Program consists of eight evening sessions, held on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, starting August 8^th and concluding on September 19th. Please note that the program is limited to 20 participants, and there is a minimum age requirement of 18 years. All interested individuals are encouraged to apply early to secure their spot in this educational experience. For more information about the Engage Dodge Program and to access the application form, visit https://www.dodgecity.org/1016/Engage-Dodge or email collinc@dodgecity.org.You can also call 620-225-8100 and ask for Collin Clark.

The Perks of Rural Practice By City Attorney Paige Bangerter Gilmore | June 14, 2023

City Attorney Paige Bangerter Gilmore recently wrote an article titled “The Perks of Rural Practice” published by the Kansas Bar Journal. In the article, Paige talks about her background in becoming an attorney, providing the community with quality legal services, her love and dedication to the community of Dodge City, and much more. To view the article, visit: https://www.dodgecity.org/DocumentCenter/View/11309/Bangerter-Law-Article

This article was originally published in the Kansas Bar Journal, May-June 2023, Vol. 92, No. 3, and is posted with the permission of the Kansas Bar Association.

Ford County Ranks Top Five in Manufacturing  | May 17, 2023

Ford County recently ranked in the top five Manufacturing counties in the entire state according to Kansas Industry Drivers magazine from the Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR) and Wichita State University (WSU). Other counties in the top five included Sedgwick County, Johnson County, Wyandotte County, and Shawnee County. 

Ford County also had the highest Employment LQ surpassing Sedgwick County, Johnson County, Wyandotte County, and Shawnee County. Currently, Ford County has an Employment LQ of 4.25, which is four times the national average. The location quotient (LQ) is a way to measure the relative concentration within the area. As a result, we have the 4th highest annual wages out of the top manufacturing counties in Kansas. 

Ford County is currently ranked 1st in the Southwest Kansas Region with the highest Employment, Employment LQ, and Average Wage. This information establishes Ford County as the leading Manufacturing county in Southwest Kansas. In addition, the information indicates that Ford County will continue growing and provide great-paying jobs.

To view the information, visit: https://www.dodgecity.org/DocumentCenter/View/11296/WSU-Industry-Driver-report-2023--161742