Rural Kansas school consolidation sparks mixed feelings
In northwestern Kansas the push to consolidate schools faces resistance even as declining rural populations push changes. Herndon students now attend Atwood high, with officials citing student welfare and curriculum benefits despite lingering loyalties.
District consolidation could affect football playoffs in two-year cycle
The board weighs changing football playoff rules as districts consider consolidating two high schools in the first year of a two-year cycle. The rule aims to protect schools not involved in enrollment changes, with two Kansas cases cited: Waconda and Kaw Valley. In Kaw Valley, consolidation was blocked after a new board majority rejected it, underscoring athletics as a minor factor amid broader town-school dynamics.
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Rice defends prewar Iraq tubes claim amid critique
Rice faced questions over prewar Iraq intelligence citing CIA and Energy Department doubts about aluminum tubes intended for rockets not nuclear weapons. Kerry accused the Bush administration of misleading the public, while Holbrooke urged accountability for suppressed expert views.
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Fears of Terror Funds Tied to Paraguay Border Area
US officials warn the tri border region of Paraguay Brazil and Argentina ships up to 100 million dollars a year to Islamic militants. Local prosecutors say money trails are hard to track amid weak resources and many unregulated exchange houses in Ciudad del Este.
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Smoking ban leaves downtown with more cigarette litter
The smoking ban pushes smokers outside bars into Massachusetts Street where ashtrays pile up and sidewalks appear dirtier. Bar owners face sweeping duties, while critics say more butt litter burdens the city. Supporters argue health benefits outweigh minor aesthetic issues. City police report no rise in downtown fights since the ban.
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