FEMA Won’t Extend Sept. 25 Flood Map Deadline
FEMA officials say the Sept. 25 effective date for revised flood maps will not be extended. Garden City Finney County and Kansas Department of Agriculture sought a detailed study of drainage ditches added to the maps. City Manager Matt Allen and County Administrator Pete Olson criticize the timing and response as unhelpful.
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Kansas ed board seeks $282 million funding boost
The Kansas State Board of Education asked Gov Parkison to boost funding for 2010 11 by about 282 million raising base aid per pupil to 4492 from 4218 to support students and reverse education cuts. The board calls the request realistic and in students best interests as districts eliminated about 3700 education jobs amid austerity.
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Holcomb Middle School principal resigns for Doniphan West move
Holcomb Middle School Principal Kristy Ellis will resign to take a middle school principal job at USD 111 Doniphan West. Chad Krug, Holcomb High School assistant principal and activities director, is recommended to fill the newly opened post. Ellis cited personal reasons and plans to remain near family while noting Holcomb’s academic honors under her leadership.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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Sotomayor draws GOP praise as hearings conclude
Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor earned cautious praise from GOP skeptics and Democratic supporters on the final day of Senate questioning. Senator Lindsey Graham called her record generally mainstream and not activist, while Cornyn urged impartiality as confirmation momentum builds.
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