Rain forces a change of plans for the Kansas Department of Commerce's Impact Tour stop in Coffeyville.

The city was one of 19 communities selected for the three-day tour, which highlights projects supported by state grant funding. Yesterday's stop was originally scheduled to take place along Coffeyville's Rails-to-Trails pathway near LeClere Park. However, rain forced the presentation indoors.  Instead, city officials used videos from the Walk the Town series and photos from the pathway's grand opening in July to showcase the project. Kansas Assistant Secretary of Commerce Matt Godinez attended the presentation. He says visiting communities and seeing the results of state investments firsthand is one of his favorite parts of the job.

The 1.26-mile pathway was developed through the Safe Routes to School and Rails-to-Trails project, with funding assistance from the Kansas Department of Transportation and a Community Development Block Grant. The project is designed to improve pedestrian safety, recreation and connectivity throughout Coffeyville. Representatives from Kansas Main Street and the Office of Rural Prosperity also attended the presentation, along with State Representative Ron Bryce.