PlainsWest Court Appointed Special Advocates Program requests funds from Kimball County Commissioners

PlainsWest CASA officials have requested financial assistance from the Kimball County Commissioners for the program.

July 9, 2026Updated: July 9, 2026

By Kristi Shields

PlainsWest Court Appointed Special Advocates Program requests funds from Kimball County Commissioners

PlainsWest CASA Director Krista Bruns is speaking to Kimball County Commissioners about the impact that the CASA program has on children in the court system.Kristi Shields

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