New housing, not jobs, key to rural Kansas growth
Editorial urges addressing rural Kansas housing to curb depopulation. Rural housing shortages hinder labor markets as employers struggle to hire, and even with $2 million yearly housing programs, impact remains limited. Calls for broader tax incentives and review of Rural Opportunity Zones to encourage homebuilding.
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Arts center would unify City arts groups says Hallberg
Priscilla Hallberg, String Academy of the Plains director and Garden City Arts board member, urges a unified arts center approach in response to the State Theater proposal. She notes Pamplin productions bolster the community and calls for broader collaboration across arts organizations.
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Letters to the editor policy and submission notes
The Telegram invites signed letters with the writer's address and phone number for confirmation before publication. Letters are edited for libel and length and must be 100 words or less. Thank you notes should be general. form letters poems or business testimonials go to Attn Editor 310 Seventh St Garden City KS 67846.
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Enduring War in Afghanistan Still Prolonged by Opposition
In this opinion piece Jim Hightower argues that Obama should resist hawkish pressure to extend the Afghanistan mission beyond 2016. He condemns 13 years of conflict, questions the secrecy of troop levels, and urges public accountability and action to end U.S. combat role, urging readers to engage with Peace Action.
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Greediest Americans of 2014 spotlight Langone and Uber
The Institute for Policy Studies lists America's top ten greediest for 2014. Ken Langone, 79, shares the spotlight with Uber's Travis Kalanick, 38, as both symbolize wealth and power. Langone backed wealth-friendly moves, while Uber's rapid growth, surge pricing, and drivers disputes drew scrutiny across regulators and customers.
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Sustainable agriculture specialist joins SCCC in Garden City
David and Elaine Coltrain announce their move from Finney County to Seward County Community College where the new Sustainable Agriculture Resources Program Specialist will teach and lead a STEM grant on high value crops in greenhouses and tunnels. They express gratitude for KSRE Extension in Finney County and plan to remain in Garden City long term.
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Praying for a white Christmas in 1976 memory
A Christmas Eve trip 20 miles from home ends in heavy snowfall that quiets worries and recalls family radio memories. The narrator, then 14, reflects on parents aunts and cousins, shared stories, carols, and a desire for a white Christmas this year.
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