Business View Magazine | August 2020

240 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE AUGUST 2020 and productive cultural landmark in Junction City since 1880. While for most of the last two decades it has been down on its luck, over the past few years, local arts patrons have raised money, leveraged grants, and borrowed to put it back on its feet as an important community asset. Today, it is home to all of Junction City and Geary County’s arts agencies: The Junction City Little Theater, The Junction city Arts Council, and The Junction City Community Band. It also holds memberships with the Kansas Historic Theater Association and the League of Historic American Theaters. “It’s a neat little theater that’s used a lot,” says Dinkel. “It’s a focal point, where development can spring out from.” In conclusion, all three city employees stress that the best reason to live and work in Junction City is its people. “People are very welcoming here and that’s probably because of the military,” says Dinkel. “New people are always coming here all the time with the military. And when they get here, they just can’t believe how they’re received. You’re important here the minute you show up.” “We want everybody to be happy to be here, and utilize what we have,” says Melton. Miller agrees. “Quality of life is an important focus for our community,” she says. Nobody likes to be in debt, but in Junction City, Kansas, it’s just another bridge to get over. Playground Park PREFERRED VENDORS n Camso www.camso.co n Freedom Claims Management Inc. www.freedomclaimsinc.com