Fourth graduating class of county leadership program expects to make a mark

The Cheyenne County Leadership Program celebrated its fourth graduating class on Thursday evening.

Ten local residents completed the program, sponsored by the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce with a goal of developing involved civic leaders and community volunteers.

“It gives people a better awareness of the community, of what’s here,” said Chamber Executive Director Glenna Phelps-Aurich. “We do tours of different places around the county that they wouldn’t normally just go to on their own. We have sessions on personal growth and leadership.”

Phelps-Aurich has planned and taught leadership...