United Way drive in Finney County seeks donors again
Editorial notes lingering economic downturns in southwest Kansas impact donations to Finney County United Way. The 2015 goal of 570000 was met after delays. Tyson Fresh Meats near Holcomb now supplies about 40 percent of funds. The drive supports 24 partner agencies including Salvation Army, Red Cross, Meals on Wheels and Boy Scouts. Donors are urged to consider the return on investment and to help reach the new anniversary goals of 70 new seventy dollar donors and 700 new one hundred dollar donors.
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Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland
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Meals On Wheels
Miles of Smiles
Real Men Real Leaders
Russell Child Development Center
Santa Fe Trail Council
Boy Scouts of America
Building Blocks
Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Association
Spirit of the Plains, Casa, Inc
United Cerebral Palsy of Kansas
United Methodist Mexican-American Ministries
Brownback comments amid bomb plot story spark online debate
Online readers react to Governor Sam Brownback's remarks on the alleged Garden City bomb plot targeting Somali refugees and his stance on taxes during a rural recession, contrasting sincerity with partisan support for Donald Trump.
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Circle of Friendship aims to heal Garden City through naming others
Duane West, longtime Garden City resident, laments hate and division after last week’s alleged bomb plot. He calls for unity, personal contact, and a civic club named Circle of Friendship in Garden City Kansas to promote recognizing and respecting every person by name.
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Trump World fears and warns of demagoguery
Davis Merritt argues that Donald Trump’s rhetoric and tactics threaten democratic norms. He warns of a future where elections lose legitimacy, free speech erodes, and opponents face persecution. The piece condemns scorched earth politics and urges substantive policy over personal insult.
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Our Revolution Emerges From Sanders Campaign
After Sanders ended his presidential bid, supporters launched Our Revolution a nationwide independent network. Ben Jealous joined the board, signaling a plan to recruit candidates, train organizers, and run state and local campaigns to shift power from plutocracy toward democracy and justice.
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Jim Hightower A Public Figure In Media And Writing
Jim Hightower is a radio commentator writer public speaker and editor of The Hightower Lowdown a populist newsletter distributed by OtherWords.org. This profile notes his roles across media and publication platforms.
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Community response urged after thwarted Somali harm plan
Daniel Leonard and Joyce Leonard of Colton Washington voice support for Somali-Americans, urging civic leaders to show concrete actions and equal protection, stressing a welcoming response resonates beyond Garden City and underlines the need for safety and respect.
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Governor Brownback’s Budget Shortfall Cited in Telegram
The piece lampoons Governor Sam Brownback for six years of budget battles with a failing state balance. It notes a new shortfall reported by The Garden City Telegram on October 3, with Johnson City’s Steven Parman credited.
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