USD 457 selects Karlin for superintendent
USD 457 Board of Education tentatively chose Dr. Steve Karlin as superintendent, succeeding Dr. Rick Atha who resigned Feb 2. Karlin, deputy superintendent, was not at the meeting but welcomed the decision after a near three hour session. The other finalist was Dr. Fred Dierksen of USD 376.
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USD 457 Board of Education
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Doll weighs Senate challenge for 2016 in Kansas
State Rep. John Doll of Garden City considers challenging Sen. Larry Powell in Senate District 39. An exploratory committee led by his wife Janet will raise funds while testing support. District 39 covers Finney to Greeley counties. Doll plans talks across the district and will reevaluate in May. Powell won the seat in 2012 with 51.8 percent. he has no general election challenger.
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Wichita
Greeley Counties
Powell
Steve Morris
Hugoton
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State
Chamber of Commerce
St. Catherine Hospital
Uncontested USD 363 Board races add three new faces
Three new members join the USD 363 Board of Education after Tuesday’s election with six candidates for six seats on the Holcomb school board. Candidates discussed budget cuts, teachers’ due process rights and Common Core, with views on sports funding and extracurriculars as tied to student success. Incumbents see budgets improving with minimal cuts, focusing on avoiding staff layoffs, while others urge careful analysis of all programs and affected students before any reductions.
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Holcomb
Ryan Ruda
Jean Rush
Ruda
Sean Sheets
Rush
Sheets
Jean Johnson
Johnson
Walkability report draft reviewed for Finney County
LiveWell Finney County received a draft from the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute with recommendations from a February Healthy Community Design Summit. The plan focuses on safer crossings, sidewalks and trails, and a “diet” for arterial streets to reduce lanes for bike lanes and turn lanes.
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Shea Sin
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Clarion Inn
Fenton
Weekend Weather: Cooler Today Then Sunny Saturday
Today brings cooler skies with a high around 56 and a low near 28. Saturday turns sunny and breezy with a warmer high near 67 and a low about 37.
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