Effort to unseat moderate Republicans falls short
In Kansas House primaries Conservative groups backed by the Kansas Chamber and Americans for Prosperity Kan sas failed to topple several moderate Republicans. Reps Russ Jennings Clayton Finch Sloan and Kent Thompson won with 60 65 percent while Barbara Bollier won 59 percent and opponents were deflated. Leaders cited wind energy standards as a district boon and attacked by opponents as Obama agenda backers.
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Topeka
House
Kansas Chamber
Americans For Prosperity
Kansas
Paigns
Russ Jennings
Lakin
Barbara Bollier
Mission Hills
Stephanie Clayton
Overland Park
Blaine Finch
Ottawa
Tom Sloan
Lawrence
Kent Thompson
Iola
Obama
Jennings
Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority
Stan Rice
Clayton
Finch
Sloan
Thompson
Bollier
Neil Melton
Prairie Village
Downtown Farmers Market Draws Crowds in Garden City
Crowds lined up Thursday night for Garden Citys Downtown Farmers Market. Vendors sold produce, jewelry, shoes, baked goods, and flowers while local growers noted variable weather. Tea samples from Patrick Dugans Coffeehouse drew interest as Downtown Vision and Finney County Extension partner to boost downtown foot traffic.
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David Coltrain
Finney County Extension
Ronda Penn
Penn
Michelle Mujica
Mujica
Michalek
Downtown Vision
Farmer Markets
Nicole
Huelskamp Likely Target for Fellow Republicans in 2014
Republican analysts say Rep. Tim Huelskamp, who held off a strong challenge in the primary, will be targeted by fellow Republicans in two years. They note his combative style helped win re election, though it alienated some agrarian interests, and that the district shows an east west political split with LaPolice winning several eastern counties while Huelskamp carried far western Finney County.
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Tim Huelskamp
Huelskampence
Chapman Rockaway
Fort Hays State University
Bob Beatty
Washburn University
Ken Ciboski
Wichita State University
Huelskamp
Ciboski
Kansas
House Agriculture Committee
LaPolice
Riley County
Manhattan
Lyon County
Emporia
Saline County
Salina
Finney County
Garden City
Dick's Sporting Goods poised for opening at Schulman Crossing
Construction at Schulman Crossing in Garden City nears completion with Dick's Sporting Goods and Hobby Lobby banners visible. Steve Cottrell says site work and parking near 99 percent, with openings anticipated before month end. Phase II tenants include TJ Maxx, Petco, Cato, Ross, Ulta. total over 200,000 square feet. See Stores. Page A5
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Schulman Crossing
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Garden City
Steve Cottrell
Menards
Sam’s Club
Dick’s
Hobby Lobby
Schulman
T.J. Maxx
Petco
Cato Fashion
Ross Dress For Less
Ulta Cosmetics
Weather Today and Saturday Thunderstorms Show Warm Trend
A stormy pattern continues with Today’s high near 86 and low 64. Saturday follows with a heat peak around 93 and a low of 65. See details on page A8.
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Kansas Values Institute
Kansas Traditional Republican Majority Political Action Committee
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Becky Malewitz
Telegran
Stevens Park
Garden
Majica
Cassie Gonzales
Mia Michalek
Patrick Dugan
Brad Nading
Schwieterman Inc
Chicago
Garden City Co
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