Nighttime Baghdad attacks escalate as U S forces suffer losses
Two American soldiers were killed in an explosion that also disabled armored units during combat. A nighttime mortar barrage in Baghdad followed a day of violence targeting U S forces and Iraqis allied with occupation authorities. Baghdad Deputy Mayor Faris Abdul Razzaq al Assam was killed in a drive by shooting. Police commander Maj Gen Hassan al Obeid announced 24 hour checkpoints and patrols to heighten security, underscoring growing danger for Iraqis aiding the occupiers. Resistance has also killed Aquila al Hashimi, a Governing Council member, on Sept 20.
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U.S
Faris Abdul Razzaq al-Assam
Hassan al-Obeid
Aquila al-Hashimi
City approves funds for Big Pool improvements and kiddie area
City commissioners approved about 600000 for Big Pool work including a new filtration system piping and bottom painting. Next phase may add a kiddie pool zero depth entry and spray features with bids expected in December to guide final plans.
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Garden City
Bed tax clash stalls zoo funding and outreach
The commission heard that zoo advisory board members and tourism bureau staff were not both notified about a joint bed tax meeting. Members debate a potential 2 percent city bed tax raise to fund capital improvements, including the zoo, with tourism officials cautioning against use that excludes other recreation programs.
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Golf Advisory Board
Matt Allen
Zoo Advisory Board
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Mesa
Big Pool
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Garden City Recreation Commission
Jeff Salyer
Best Western Wheat Lands Hotel
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Kansas Avenue
Brent Colvin
Continental Inn
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Liberal
Scott City woman to lead county health department
County Administrator Pete Olson announced five applicants for the health department post and two interviews. The chosen Scott City woman brings an educational background and work experience closely related to the department mission of treatment and promoting public health through education and prevention.
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Scott City
University of Kansas Medical Center
Pete Olson
Health Department
Olson
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