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‘Guardian’ installed in downtown Kingman

The proud papa of Kingman’s newest sculpture dubbed “The Guardian” by Jim Rowe (pictured) was delivered in predawn hours last Sunday morning. Roe, a southern California native and Arizona investor has bought numerous properties in old Kingman and was motivated to bring attention to the rehab of the 200 block of Topeka. The Guardian has more than 700 pounds of metal and was created by metal sculptor Martin Gonzalez of Dagget, CA.

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Military News

U.S. Air Force Airman Nicholas A. Bellhouse graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Bellhouse is the son of Nick and Delaine Bellhouse of Kingman. He is a 2019 graduate of Lee Williams High School.

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Merchants set to roll back quarter-cent sales tax

MOHAVE COUNTY – Thousands of merchants throughout Mohave County will be rolling back the Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) at the end of the year. A 20-year quarter-cent sales tax increase approved by the Board of Supervisors (BOS) in 1999 will sunset on December 31 of this year. Financial Services Director Coral Loyd said the quarter-cent sales tax dedicated to capital improvement projects generated $119.2-million in the first 19.5-year period through the end of June. Loyd projects it will generate almost $4 million more, a total of $123 million, when it expires as the new year begins. The tax increment over…

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Volunteers needed at museum

KINGMAN – The Mohave Museum of History and Arts is looking for volunteers to help with admissions, in the artifacts department, the library, and the gift shop. The museum will be hosting a volunteer fair on Friday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. at the museum, 400 W. Beale St. If you like history and want to know more about your county, or just want to meet visitors from all over the world, bring a friend and come to the fair.

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Time for college-bound seniors to fill out the FAFSA

High school seniors planning to attend college or technical school next fall should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also called the FAFSA, as soon as possible beginning Oct. 1. The information on the FAFSA determines if students qualify for federal grants and student loans. It is also required to apply for state grants and scholarships. In addition, many colleges use the information to award their own grants and scholarships. The FAFSA asks for information about income, assets and expenses. A formula set by Congress determines eligibility for federal and state aid. If the student is considered…

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Calling all KUSD Class of 1979 members

KINGMAN – The Kingman High School Class of 1979 is having their 40th class reunion on October 18 and 19. The class is currently missing about 200 classmates who have not signed up on the class reunion website: http://www.classcreator.com/Kingman-Arizona-1979/class_index.cfm. All members of the KHS class of 1979, as well as faculty during that time, are welcome to attend the reunion. For more information login to the Classcreator website, check out the Facebook page: Kingman High School Class of 1979, or email at khsreunion1979@gmail.com.

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