Brownback Takes Lead In Fox News Kansas Poll
Fox News survey of 702 likely voters Oct 4 through 7 shows Governor Sam Brownback leading Democrat Paul Davis 46 percent to 40 percent with 10 percent undecided and Libertarian Keen Umbehr at 2 percent. Unsure about tax cuts cited by 18 percent.
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Finney County Crystal Apple finalists named
The Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce C A R E Task Force announced six finalists for the Crystal Apple Teacher Recognition Program now in its 19th year. Finalists include Grant Allen, Sarah Cross, Melanie Garrison, Brandy Gnad, Kip Nichols, and Daniel Rinkoski from Finney County schools.
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Kobach disputes study on voter ID law's effect
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach rejects the GAO analysis that voter ID rules lowered turnout from 2008 to 2012 more than in comparable states. He notes Kansas had no statewide races in 2012 and argues apples to oranges comparisons skew results. The GAO defends its methodology, citing 2012 ID requirements and turnout trends across six states.
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Kansas child death toll holds at 418 in 2012 report
The Kansas State Child Death Review Board released its 2012 annual report showing 418 child deaths, just one fewer than 2011. Of the deaths, 13 were homicides, with 46 percent of victims under age four and 42 percent aged 15 to 17. Natural causes accounted for 256 deaths, while 81 were unintentional motor vehicle, drowning, or fire deaths.
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Taylor Mali to perform at Garden City Community College
Renowned slam poet Taylor Mali headlines a 3 p.m. November 1 event in the Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Auditorium at Garden City Community College. Mali, a three book author and education advocate, recently received a 2001 New York Foundation for the Arts Grant for Teacher! Teacher! His Garden City stop includes a 12-writer workshop with regional youths and a link for submissions at PowerhouseUniverse.com.
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Kansas photography contest entries sought
The Rural Kansas Photography Contest calls for submissions from Kansas residents and workers aged 18 and older. The ninth annual event accepts entries through October 26, with rules and forms at www. ruralhealth.kumc.edu.
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Banner Art Auction Tickets On Sale Downtown Vision
Tickets for the Seventh Annual Downtown Vision Banner Art Auction are 35 in advance or 40 at the door for the 7 p.m. November 1 event at the Clarion Convention Center. A 280 table package covers eight, includes auction admission, wine, beer and a buffet. Seventy-eight artists contributed 54 banners, viewable on Downtown Vision Facebook. Credit cards accepted.
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