Grant writer idea eyed by Finney County officials
An AC editorial urges using local grant-writing specialists before hiring new staff. Garden City Community College and Great Plains Development could handle county and city needs without extra tax dollars, as commissioners plan to discuss the grant writer concept in June prior to next year’s budget.
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Garden City Community College
Business and Industry Institute
Dodge City
Finney County
Garden City
Great Plains
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Cattle market fears raise concerns over packer influence
The speaker argues against monopolies and supply manipulation in cattle pricing. Citing past feed-yard tactics, they claim packers own cattle to inflate numbers, suppressing open-market bids and hurting independent producers. They praise a Senate move banning packer ownership of cattle.
Packers Face New Cattle Ownership Restriction Debate
The Buzz rally reports the U S Senate approved a measure banning packers from owning or controlling cattle or hogs within two weeks of slaughter. Farmers back the move citing independence loss, while packers say the goal is steady supplies and quality beef. Public sentiment shows support but some doubt remains.
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U.S. Senate
Gandhi Quote On Love's Strength And Humility
Quote from Mohandas K. Gandhi stating that love is the strongest force in the world yet the humblest thing imaginable. The remark reflects Gandhi's spiritual outlook and emphasis on love as a guiding principle. Document notes the speaker and his years 1869 to 1948.
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Mohandas K. Gandhi
On This Date Highlights From History
This Jan 12 history review lists milestone events across centuries including Hattie Caraway becoming the first woman in the U.S. Senate in 1932, Maximilian I’s death in 1519, America’s first public museum in Charleston in 1773, and key 20th century moments such as the 1942 National War Labor Board, 1948 Supreme Court rulings on race, 1964 Zanzibar revolt, and later milestones like the All in the Family debut in 1971 and the 1986 spaceflight with Dr. Chang-Diaz.
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Maximilian I
America
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National War Labor Board
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Supreme Court
Zanzibar
Johnson
Local Voice defends Abel Torres in Garden City debate
Local Voice readers rebut an editorial by Cori Herbers Wegner on Abel Torres case. The letter urges empathy for the Torres family, urges judge-less remarks before hearings, cites personal tragedy, subscription arguing, and a biblical reminder that judgment should wait until all are without sin.
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Garden City Telegram
Cori Herbers Wegner
Abel
Parents laud Blue Horizons Academy for inclusive, high standards
Carlos E. Pennington and Nancy J. Pennington praise Blue Horizons Academy in Garden City for its rigorous academics and inclusive environment. They commend owner Sharon Shaw for support, noting their son with cerebral palsy participates fully and thrives, aided by adaptive equipment and school policies.
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Sharon Shaw
Blue Horizons Academy
Carlos E. Pennington
Nancy J. Pennington
Garden City
Cattlemen's group fights caps on packer market share
Kansas cattle interests press an amendment to limit packer market power, exempting small packers and farmer cooperatives, arguing it would restore competition and raise cash prices for feeders. The KCA was defeated in Topeka by packer lobby groups including KLA and Farm Bureau, with ag leaders blocking votes. In related notes, the letter cites wide reports of captive supplies and price disparities across states, while a local group in Dodge City hosts a Christmas dance for the self-advocacy effort Nothing About Me Without Me.
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Topeka
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Kansas Pork
Seaboard
Kansas
House
Senate
Texas
Nebraska
Colorado
Oklahoma
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Associated Press
Don Hineman
Dighton
Bethphage
T.J. Wesley
Community gratitude for December house fire relief efforts
Acknowledgment of support received after a December house fire. The writer thanks city employees, the chamber of commerce, Red Cross, Jennie Barker School, St. Dominic's, and numerous individuals for donations and assistance during recovery.
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Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross
Jennie Barker
St. Dominic’s
Community Call to Action After ConAgra Fire Cleanup
A local plea urges the 1000 plus unemployed workers to join a cleanup effort to restore community pride after the ConAgra fire and 9 11 related stress. Donor support has funded United Way Emmaus House Salvation Army Mexican American Ministries and private aid. ROMAN HALBUR.
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ConAgra
United Way
Emmaus House
Salvation Army
Roman Halbur
Garden City
Blue Horizons Academy spotlight in Garden City
Parents praise Blue Horizons Academy in Garden City for strong college prep and a nurturing academic program. Lance Pennington, son of local residents, has attended since freshman year and benefited from the school’s focus on higher education pathways.
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Garden City
Blue Horizons Academy
Sharon Shaw
Lance Pennington
Garden City leadership seen in many forms, KC Fed report says
The Federal Reserve Bank in Kansas City highlights Garden City as a model where leadership comes from diverse voices. Readers include Von Hunn, Penny Schwab, and Donald Stull, who praise adaptability and civic engagement. The piece notes challenges among youth, gangs, and drug issues, but emphasizes community resolve and persistent public input shaping local policy.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Kansas City
Garden City
von Hunn
IBP
Donald Stull
University of Kansas
Stull
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