Boot Hill Casino & Resort Hosts Grand Opening

New jobs and new opportunities are coming to Kansas with the opening of a new first-class tourist attraction, the Dodge City Boot Hill Casino & Resort. “Even with today’s economic challenges, Kansas has much to be proud of and much to look forward to,” said Governor Mark Parkinson.  ”This world-class facility will bring business to Kansas while creating much needed jobs... [Read more]

Local college adds hospitality program

With a casino on the way and with other local establishments requesting, Dodge City Community College will add a Hospitality Management program to its list of offerings. “We’re excited about offering another program,” said Associate Dean of Technical Education Danny Gillum. Melissa McCoy, Director of Business Technology and Continuing Education, worked to put the program together and she said... [Read more]

Low unemployment big plus for Ford County

One of the lowest unemployment figures not only in the state of Kansas, but the nation, spell a big plus for the Dodge City and Ford County job markets. With a rate of 3.9% for the month of May, Ford County still has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state of Kansas. The state rate has risen to 6.9%. Low unemployment means that many jobs in the area continue to go unfilled. Also, low unemployment... [Read more]

Wanna’ play?

Spend a little time with us. Whether it’s enjoying our Western heritage on historic Front Street or listening to a symphony orchestra—there’s something for everyone in the Dodge City area. A 7,000-seat indoor arena and event center, soon under construction, will offer headliner national concerts and entertainment, indoor sports and other major events. Right next door will also be the... [Read more]

New schools boost education

Dodge City is home to several new and renovated schools, demonstrating the community’s commitment to education as one of its most important assets. Dodge City recently completed Ross Elementary School to help relieve overcrowding and improve the elementary experience. The new school has 25 rooms, including four classrooms for each grade level and currently houses nearly 400 students in kindergarten... [Read more]

Big agricultural opportunities in Dodge City

Centered in the breadbasket of the High Plains, the Dodge City area is home to dozens of agricultural and support industries. Taking center stage is the meat processing industry. Nearly 28% of all the beef cattle processed in the USA is done within a 90-mile radius of Dodge City. Along with meat packing and associated food processing, the area supports hundreds of agricultural production jobs in the... [Read more]