Ulysses approves 10.3 million school bond for additions
Voters in Ulysses approved a 10.3 million bond to expand Hickok and Sullivan Elementary Schools and add a 4,960 square foot vocational addition to Ulysses High School plus a 2,000 seat gym. The measure passed 1,653 to 1,025. Superintendent Bill Hall cited community support for education and noted enrollment has plateaued after peaking in 1997-98. Construction will unfold in phases over about 2.5 years with ground breaking planned for late spring or summer.
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Babcock becomes Grant County sheriff after election
Lance Babcock, foreman of the county road department, won Grant County sheriff in a general election 1,725 to 1,008 over Antonio Cavasos Jr. Incumbent Douglas Campbell kept the county attorney seat 1,260 to 1,088 over Gary Hathaway. Babcock takes office Jan 9 and vows to restore police authority outside city limits.
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Huelskamp Wins 38th District Landslide In Kansas
Incumbent Tim Huelskamp defeated Democratic challenger Irsik with 13,245 to 6,656 across all six counties. Huelskamp praised traditional values and vowed to oppose partial birth abortion and tax hikes. Moran and other Kansas lawmakers also won reelection, keeping Republicans strong in the state Senate and House.
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Election Roundup: Bond passes for South Gray High in Montezuma
The $3.6 million bond for USD 371 to add a competition gym, media center, cafeteria, nine classrooms, and a kindergarten wing passed 256 to 132 in Montezuma. GOP Joey Duncan beat Democrat Jerry Speaker 1,027 to 1,017 for District Magistrate Judge.
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