Garden City candidate forums set for city commission and school board
Garden City voters face multiple choices in April for the City Commission and USD 457 Board. Forums organized by The Telegram, the city, Chamber of Commerce and Western Kansas Broadcast Center will host candidates at the City Administrative Center with online and broadcast options for those unable to attend. Citizens can submit questions via social media, and discussions will cover the state budget impact and Sunflower Electric expansion plans.
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Garden City Commission
Roy Cessna
Dan Fankhauser
Nancy Harness
Chris Law
Roger Murray
Liz Sosa
Garden City
USD 457 Board of Education
Tom Blackburn
Lara Bors
Tim Cruz
Jason Dougherty
Antonio
N. 8Th St
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Garden-City.org
KBUF
Facebook
Sunflower Electric Power Corp
Holcomb
USD 457
Rural firefighters praised for tireless service in grass fire
A reader comments on the vital role of rural volunteer firefighters who respond at all hours to protect people and property during a large grass fire in Stanton County, urging appreciation for their dedication. Another feature highlights girls in boxing, with Robert Gonzales of Bad Boyz Boxing in Garden City noting the interest and empowerment among young female boxers.
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Letters Policy For Garden City Telegram readers
The Telegram welcomes signed letters to the editor under 500 words. Include writer’s address and phone number. All letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Write Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 or visit www gctelegram com.
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Senate brinkmanship stalls two debt plans in bid to avert crisis
In a farcical session the Senate rejected both Republican and Democratic debt-cut proposals by wide margins after long haggling. Al Franken presided as lawmakers, including David Vitter, debated morality and spending, while Rand Paul and Claire McCaskill criticized the talks as futile. A two-week funding extension until April Fool’s Day loomed as negotiators returned to the bargaining table.
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Hawaii
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New
Chuck Schumer
Dn.y
Orrin Hatch
Utah
Leviathan
Rand Paul
R-Ky
Claire McCaskill
D-Mo
Ben Nelson
D-Neb
McCaskill
FBI
Tom Coburn
Rokla
Religion pop quiz reveals warped quote origins
The quiz matches the Quran to a violent verse and three Bible quotes. The editorial critique warns against cherry-picking religious texts to vilify Islam, argues for contextualization, and challenges public fear rhetoric after 9/11.
Mad Dog of the Middle East and Gadhafi in US policy clash
Michael Reagan argues in a syndicated cartoon column that Muammar Gadhafi remains a threat to Middle East peace, urging President Obama to pursue his removal or exile. The piece asserts Obama’s handling lacks a clear strategy and warns that Gadhafi’s power blocks stability while citing past U.S. actions against Libya.
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Muammar Gaddafi
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