By Dewey Terrill
JC Post
Geary County Commissioners have approved a $15,000 funding request from the Convention and Visitors Bureau for Freedom Fest.
Plans would include a Geary County Day at Freedom Fest to celebrate the community, marketing material and display plus a survey of people attending to determine economic impact.
The financial contribution from the county is u p from $7,500 this year.
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In other business this week the commission appreciated the efforts by volunteers for last Saturday's Hometown Christmas.
Wednesday will be a county employee morale day. There will be snacks and beverages in the County Office Building conference room.
They noted that there have been good applicants for the CVB Director and Public Works director positions. Final decisions on hirings are still ahead.