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Fran Brownell Pratt Tribune Brent Carver is the new City of Pratt Finance Director/Treasurer, taking office May 13 to fill the position held by Diana Garten for 14 years before her death last December following an extended battle with COVID-19. “Although I never had the opportunity to meet Diana, I can tell by her organization the impact she’s had in managing city finances,” Carver said.” I hope to respectfully carry the torch in honoring her legacy.” Carver, who most recently worked as an accountant for the City of Boise, ID, was selected from a field of six final candidates. He ...

Fran Brownell Pratt Tribune Pratt American Legion Post 86 has now opened its doors to the public with COVID-19 social distancing protocols in place, a ramp to the front door and updates inside and out. Located at 601 East Third Street, the Legion has long been a home-away-from home for local veterans of military service and their families. It now has a ramp for handicap accessibility and even smells good. “We’re the fifth Legion Post in Kansas to go public,” said Vice Commander Rick Wittig, who serves under Commander Mark Richards. Wittig said the downstairs club area has been remodeled...

Fran Brownell Pratt Tribune Floodplain management and pipe needed for improved drainage at the Pratt Industrial Park topped the Pratt City Commission agenda at their regular meeting Monday, May 3 at City Hall Commission Chambers. Mayor Gary Schmidt presided with Commissioners Zach Deeds, Jeanette Siemens, Don Peters and Kyle Farmers all in attendance. Lola Shumway, who oversees floodplain management for the city, reviewed with commissioners the proposed 21-page floodplain management ordinance, which was unanimously adopted. Shumway said that the city’s rating will remain at the save level w...