Holcomb school board race focuses on funding and class sizes
Holcomb may elect four board members in April with District 1, 2, 3 and 7 up. Incumbent Cindy Messenger seeks re election in District 2 while Tim Miller and Jones compete in District 7. Other candidates include Larry Stapp and Mitch Williams in District 1. Funding tied to enrollment remains the key issue as districts plan for more advanced courses and kept separate grade structures. Eligibility requires county residency and 18 by election day March 17.
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Kansas Rural Officials Push Growth Internet Access
In western Kansas leaders push expanding Internet service amid an alliance since 1994 that pools resources for growth. Clare Gustin of Hays touts large acre holdings for engineered grain projects while Garden City and Dodge City collaborate on dairy expansions. Community-wide flexibility aids agile responses across counties.
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Iraq halts U.S. surveillance flights over Baghdad
U S officials said Iraq threatened to shoot down planes prompting two U 2 reconnaissance flights to return to base. The flights, seventh and eighth under a UN Security Council resolution, were coordinated with UNMOVIC before Iraq raised objections. Diplomats await U N action before resuming flights.
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World leaders fail to rally behind Iraq disarm push
Developments in the Iraq crisis show a last minute effort to rally the world behind a March 17 disarmament deadline has collapsed. Pakistan abstains on a U S backed war resolution as Turkey faces a leadership change and public mood shifts. Bush’s approval slips while broad U N support remains valued if allies back action.
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Former Garden City choir instructor facing theft and forgery charges
Court documents allege O'Donnell stole from a booster club account between December 2001 and March 2002, with several checks written. She resigned from Garden City High School in May and now works in Topeka. Community members funded a Nassau cruise for 40 people despite the alleged crimes.
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Shelter overrun as litters flood Emporia shelter
Shelter records show 760 animals were euthanized. six new litters arrived as owners abandon pets. Casanova urges spaying and neutering, noting costs and city tax dollars fund shelter care while Denver Dumb Friends League assists when possible. Visitors consider adopting, while officials stress prevention and ownership responsibility.
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Casanova
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Denver Dumb Friends League
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Stephanie Jacobs
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Emporia
Kerri Cornelius
Garden City
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