Southwest Kansas enrollments rise and fall with mobility
Enrollment counts taken around September show no uniform district trends in southwest Kansas. Some districts report gains while others see declines, driven by housing, job changes, transfers, and broader mobility. Deerfield USD 216 drops 12 to 294, transfers shrinking enrollments in Copeland, Montezuma, and Stanton County USD 452, while Scot USD 467 gains 11 to 437 amid high mobility.
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City weighs bond plan for USD 457 high school
USD 457 Superintendent Rick Atha explains a $97.5 million school bond to Garden City officials. The board split on options before backing a single larger high school to address overcrowding, a choice echoed by a community survey showing about 46 percent in favor.
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Farmers have easy access to ag credit in Heartland
In Wichita AP report the rural economy shows strength as farmers face few loan hurdles to plant crops buy land and replace equipment. Federal Reserve official Jason Henderson notes banks in the 10th District remain funded by deposits and have not altered farm lending amid Wall Street turmoil.
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Omaha
Congress Restarting Troubled Talks On 700 Billion Rescue Plan
President Bush urged Congress to rise to the occasion and pass the 700 billion bailout, as talks resume with Treasury Secretary Paulson seeking a bipartisan accord. House Republicans planned to send a top leader to closed sessions after previously boycotting negotiations.
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Weekend Weather Outlook With Warm Saturday
Saturday's forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 90 and a low around 56. Tonight's low dips to 57 as clear conditions persist. Details continue on page A8.
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