USD 457 Board to weigh drastic budget cuts
USD 457 faces sharp cuts with proposals including relocating New Outlook Academy and Bison Center to Garden City High School, closing the GCHS day care, trimming library para positions, and eliminating dozens of teaching and staff posts. The board, led by President Mike Utz, plans to discuss the measures after public input, aiming to save about $1 million via increased local option funds and program budgeting reductions.
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Scheppner
USD 457 Board of Education
Scheopner
Mike Utz
Utz
Board of Education
Garden City High School
Outlook Academy
Bison Center
J.D. Adams Hall
GCHS
TRC
Gctelegram.com
Census efforts push western Kansas response up
Census officials note that higher mailback rates reduce door to door followups and save costs. Scott County reports 74 percent participation, among the highest in western Kansas, as officials promote the message on water bills and field questions from residents. Census data determine congressional seats and over 400 billion dollars in federal funds.
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Gerdes
Scott County
Kansas City
Scott City
Jerry Buxton
Census Bureau
Lane County
Seward County
Stanton County
Stevens County
Wichita County
Kansas
U.S
United States
Auction raises scholarship funds at GCCC endowment event
The 82nd endowment auction at Garden City Community College drew alumni parents donors and locals as tickets sold out by 7 30 pm. Endowment director Melinda Harrington said the funds support academic and technical scholarships benefiting applicants and all students who qualify. Steve Quakenbush noted last year’s total over 100000 with the first year at 1000. Live and silent auction totals will be finalized later this weekend.
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Melinda Harrington
The
Endowment Association
Harrington
Steve Quakenbush
GCCC
Quakenbush
Culligan
Southwest Kansas
Pepsi- Cola Bottling Company
Southwest Distributing
Western Beverage
Gccc Meats
Battle over court appointment and aging justices
The court faces a fight over a replacement for a World War II veteran as retirement looms. The White House signals readiness to nominate promptly while Republicans pledge a tough battle. Senate leaders urge civility amid a partisan clash shaping hearings and confirmation prospects.
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Stevens
White House
Senate
Sotomayor
Patrick Leahy
D-Vt
Mitch McConnell
Kentucky
Orrin Hatch
Utah
Obama
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Kearny County
National Bureau
Lakin KS
Mobile Music Masters
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Gone & Fox
Coyote’s Family Fitness
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Ttean Mateowel
Harley Dee
APTA
Yale
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AED
Dorit
Buel Splsa
Kansas Plaza
Mrpoolofkansas.com
Ustomers
Rity
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Garden City, KS
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Bobby Wild
Q97 FM
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