Kansas Young Farmers Confront Slump in Rural Economy
Kansas faces a shrinking farming base as the USDA census shows a 17 percent drop in farmers from 1987 to 1997 and a halving of those under 35. Experts cite high startup costs, limited credit, and reliance on off farm income. Young growers like Tyler Alpers see opportunity but acknowledge hurdles before returning to the family farm.
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Kansas
Kansas Farmers Union
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Teske
Farm Service Agency
Eric Allen
Kansas State University
Tyler Alpers
Kevin
Hudson
Stafford County
Alpers
Dodge City
Excel
Kevin Alpers
Volkswagen Enthusiast Warren Builds a VW Circle in Garden City
Warren, a Garden City tradesman nicknamed among the “Big Volkswagen Gods,” nurtures a life around restoring Volkswagens. He learned from books and friends, credits family, and cherishes a VW tattoo dream while working at Radio Shack and planning continued college study.
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Warren
Volkswagen
Garden City
John Muir
New administrator of Iraq arrives to take over
The new American civilian administrator L. Paul Bremer arrived in Baghdad to lead the handover as Gen. Richard Myers and Lt. Gen. Jay Garner accompany him. Bremer pledged an efficient, organized transition while acknowledging ongoing changes and Iraqis’ concerns over security and basic services.
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Iraq
Baghdad
L. Paul Bremer
Baghdad International
Bremer
Richard Myers
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Jay Garner
Garner
Civilian Reconstruction Agency
GED Pathway Expands at GCCC and USD 457 Center
The learning center run as a joint operation between GCCC and USD 457 offers year round GED classes and testing in English and Spanish. Students prep for the GED then take the exam as they aim for higher education and a bachelor’s degree.
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GCCC
USD 457
CLC
Picazo
GCCC honors graduates in campus ceremony transitions
Santiago, first in her family to graduate from a U S college, received one of five outstanding student awards at the Garden City Community College commencement. Rochelle Rowley spoke on seeking education after years away, noting fear then support from instructors. Other honorees include Antonio Huffman Pattie Peitz Amanda Reinert Debra Brungardt and faculty awards went to all full time instructors and Colin Lamb.
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GCCC
Santiago
Rochelle Rowley
Rowley
Girl Scouts of the USA
Boys Scouts of America
PTK
Eric
Rachael
Kirsten
Tristan Rowley
Walter
Sylvia Burt
Garden City
Antonio Huffman
Jonesboro, Ga
Pattie Peitz
Amanda Reinert
Debra Brungardt
Huffman
Aspie Huffman
Georgia
Lovejoy High School
Texas Tech
Peitz
Larry
Pat Roth
YMCA
Reinert
Chuck
Catherine Reinert
PTE
GCHS
Mary Jo Williams
Washburn University
Brungardt
James Adam Brungardt
Jim Brungardt
George QO. Bierkoe
Clint Alexander
Alexander
New England Patriots
Colin Lamb
SGA
Jessica Garcia
Lamb
Is Education Your Best Investment Plans for Saving
Education is presented as a strong investment to save for a child’s future. The piece highlights tax advantaged savings plans and encourages parents saving or planning to save for education to learn about these options.
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529 Plan Overview for Education Savings
The 529 plan offers federal tax free withdrawals for qualified education expenses. Anyone can contribute with no income or age limits, up to $11,000 per year per account. Use funds for college costs and start for yourself or later change the beneficiary to a family member.
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Coverdell Education Savings Account
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