Amtrak faces possible cut of Southwest Chief line in Kansas
Kansas communities warn of loss if Amtrak cuts or reroutes the Southwest Chief by December. Officials note economic and identity ties to Newton and the rail town heritage, while debates over federal PTC deadlines and subsidies loom.
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Fourth of July at zoo honors tuba player Jim Krohn moving to Onaga
Locals gathered at the zoo for fireworks and music on Independence Day honoring tuba player Jim Krohn who is moving to Onaga Kansas to teach. He credited the community band with supporting him during illness and praised longtime colleagues for their dedication and friendship. Krohn, from Hooper Nebraska, has a long career in music from childhood and has directed Holcomb schools for five years.
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WWII veteran Allen recalls wartime service and homeward longing
Neighbors recount Allen’s WWII experience as a non front line Marine who helped push vehicles through muddy roads and witnessed the 1945 surrender in Qingdao China. He emphasizes adventure over patriotism, longing for home, and enduring memories, while Pearl Allen highlights his Marine pride and parade participation.
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