Future of Kansas: bigger cities, fewer towns
The study predicts Kansas will shift from farming to urban resilience in 150 years with water as a critical resource. Sparse counties may consolidate while eastern Kansas cities expand into larger metro areas, altering rural life and local economies.
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Statistics drive funding debate in Kansas education
Kansas officials cite three year declines in Base State Aid while conservatives note total per pupil spending reaches 12 282 when federal and local funds are included. In 2010 11 Base State Aid stood at 3937 per pupil, highlighting differing interpretations of education funding.
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Fantasy Tree Festival marks 25th year milestone
The Russell Child Development Center celebrated its 25th Fantasy Tree Festival at the Clarion Inn, raising funds for the Early Intervention Program serving 12 counties. Executive director Deanna Berry highlighted community support, with last year’s festival raising about $80,000 and plans to top that with a silent auction and live event featuring decorated trees, wreaths and more.
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99 Year Old Dighton Bowl Star Keeps Playing
Edna Hall of Dighton celebrates a century of life and sport as she bowls in leagues twice weekly despite turning 100 in January. She played basketball in high school and baseball with brothers Byron and Fred Schmalzried before discovering bowling when the Dighton Bowl and Diner opened in 1962. Hall walks to church each week and remains active in the community.
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Neighbors Bowling Hall Keeps Quiet Strength in Dighton
Hall, a long time Dighton resident, bowls twice weekly at Dighton Bowl using a seven pound gold pearl ball and enjoys social time with fellow bowlers. She has a 50 year streak of bowling with a recent wrist injury pausing play for about a year and a half. Her current average runs about 105 and she plans to continue. Last month she attended the 29th Marvel Bidwell Kansas Lee Neighbors.
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