United Way nears goal in Finney County drive
Finney County United Way has raised about 95 percent of its $550000 target for the year with $521500 in donations. Executive director Consuelo Sandoval notes the campaign will continue past year end toward the August 2011 finish, acknowledging the challenge after succeeding Margaret Anderson.
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Farmland prices surge across Midwest on strong demand
Across the Corn Belt 2010 saw rising farmland values as commodity prices climbed. Iowa posted a 13 percent gain with some acres selling above 7000 dollars. Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Indiana North Dakota South Dakota also rose, driven by crop prices and drought fears impacting global supplies.
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Oil spill probe challenged by access to key device
The U S Chemical Safety Board questioned the Gulf oil spill investigation as representatives of Transocean and Cameron have too much access to the blowout preventer being analyzed. The board demanded testing halt until officials are removed from hands on roles and access is restricted.
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Bond issue drought breaks in 2010 in Southwest Kansas
The Telegram counts down its top 10 stories of 2010 noting a strong year for bond issues. Voters approved bonds for schools hospitals and nursing homes citing job creation and project necessity as primary motivators. Administrators and proponents emphasize jobs and essential projects across the region.
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Greeley County USD 200Bond Issue Approved for School Upgrade
Voters approved 4.8 million dollars in bonds for Greeley County USD 200 to upgrade the elementary school to meet current health and safety standards. The measure passed 424 to 198 on November 2, marking the district’s first school bond in over two decades.
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Weather Tonight Partly Cloudy Low 13
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight with a low around 13. Strong winds not expected. Details on page A8.
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