Iraqi forces push south amid sandstorms toward central Iraq
A large convoy of 1000 vehicles bearing Republican Guard moves south under sandstorms toward central Iraq where Baghdad is scene of heavy fighting. Two cruise missiles strike a residential area killing 14 as British forces clash with militiamen near Basra. First relief convoy reaches Umm Qasr despite sandstorms. US units shift to hunting mode to clear pockets of opposition.
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Flower Aviation plan still up in the air
Garden City commissioners rejected a plan to relocate Flower Aviation to Garden City Regional Airport with a 10000 dollar utilities extension, far below the 250000 dollar cost of a new ramp. They asked staff to propose safety and traffic mitigations and revisit the plan at the April 9 meeting.
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City to tweak incentive policy for sales tax rebates
Garden City commissioners near approval of a policy guiding businesses using generated sales tax to repay infrastructure costs. The plan would allow incentives up to 80 percent over 15 years, with one commissioner pushing to require job creation and wage thresholds as eligibility criteria.
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Reynaldo Mesa
Jeff Whitham
Insurance premiums soar for Scott County employees
Scott County renews health coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas at a 36 percent premium hike, lifting costs to $415.98 monthly for a single and $1,277.79 for a family. County officials warn of financial strain as neighboring counties report similar increases and the county continues paying full premiums.
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Steve Sterling Bio Profile on Co-op and Extension Boards
Steve Sterling, 42, a farmer and member of the co op board of directors and the extension board, is married to Melodie. He attended Garden City Community College in 1981 and earned a biology bachelor’s degree from Baker University in 1983.
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Tax hike as last resort in Garden City CC race
Garden City Community College trustee candidate Steve Sterling says tax increases would be a last resort to relieve the budget crunch. He favors cutting waste first, noting the economy invites a broader expense review and that he has no specific cuts in mind. Sterling is the sole incumbent among five candidates for three seats.
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