ConAgra union faces investigation over dissent concerns
In Greeley Colorado UFCW Local 990, representing ConAgra Beef plant workers in Greeley and Longmont, faces scrutiny as critics allege leaders stifle dissent and hinder mediation with management. An inquiry led by a UFCW International vice president will audit finances amid pay concerns about Ron Bush, who earns about four times a top-scale production worker. Bush calls the complaints from a small minority.
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Greeley, Colo
ConAgra Beef Packing Plant
Greeley and
Longmont
Ron Bush
The
United
Food and Commercial Workers International Union
Greeley
Clude
Bush
USD 457 delays ninth grade center bond election and related items
USD 457 voted to postpone the ninth grade center bond election while the board reviews alternatives. They approved a one year Ranson Financial Services agreement, set the 2002 2003 district budget with a 44.67 mill levy, and reported improving state test results with scores above the national average in English. Julie Koerperich named associate principal at Victor Ornelas Elementary.
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Pippenger
Kathleen Whitley
Utz
Ranson Financial Services
Whitley
Ranson
Ann Goodman
Julie Koerperich
Victor Ornelas Elementary
Depot renovation to house Amtrak and TNM and O in unified center
Amtrak will move back into its remodeled depot along with Texas New Mexico and Oklahoma Coaches on Oct. 1. The project added a new canopy interior ticket window larger restrooms and a reinforced walkway. The city foresees the depot as a transportation hub with possible wedding or reception use next summer.
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Bales
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Bates
Amtrak
Bus Company
Texas
New Mexico
Oklahoma Coaches
Kansas Plaza
Santa Meyers
TNM
Matt Allen
County commission debates Holcomb road funding dispute
Finney County commissioners debated a proposed 18000 dollar subsidy to Holcomb for a road linked to the county road system. The vote failed 2 to 3 after arguments over responsibility and annexation. Also approved remodeling the health department, a new motor grader bid, extra speed signs, and a renewal for appraisal consulting.
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Holcomb
Finney County
County Commission
Roman Halbur
Garden City
Finney County Health Department
Public Works Department
Southwind
McCully and Associates
Liberal
GOP Governor and AG races appear wide open in Kansas
Voters trickle in as Dan Bloom exits the four way GOP governor race, backing Bob Knight and Kent Glasscock. Remaining candidates Shallenburger with Lindstrom and Kerr with Birch lead or trail in polls. AG race between Adkins and Kline tied, with voters describing a contested Republican ticket. Local race features Finney County Commission as only competitive seat. Finney County has 7,071 Republicans, 3,259 Democrats, 5,684 unaffiliated voters. unaffiliated voters may request a party ballot to vote.
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GOP
Eudora
Dan Bloom
Bloom
Wichita
Bob Knight
Kent Glasscock
Tim Shallenburger
Dave Lindstrom
Senate
Dave Kerr
Mary Birch
Carla Stovall
David Adkins
Phill Kline
Adkins
Kline
Shallenburger
Knight
Kerr
Finney County Commission
Cliff Mayo
Hi Gere
Finney County
Kansas
Secretary of State
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Sue Ole Yankee Candle Co
Taylor
Gardencity.net
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