Rural churches must engage communities to survive says pastor
Brad Roth of West Zion Mennonite Church in Moundridge Kansas argues rural churches depend on surrounding communities for vitality in his book God's Country Faith Hope and the Future of the Rural Church He notes smaller populations mean churches must be deeply involved in local nonprofits and civic life to stay relevant and noticed
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Lawrence school board candidates discuss equity and charter schools
Three candidates outline priorities for the district including town hall accessibility, superintendent selection emphasizing equity, and potential charter school considerations. They favor classroom experience, community engagement, and public discussion with parents on sex education and condoms.
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Rural rules draw mixed farm group reactions across Kansas
The debate over GIPSA rule changes draws mixed responses from farm groups and experts. Don Stull of the Organization for Competitive Markets criticizes the policies as pro big agribusiness, while Tyson and Kansas Farm Bureau express concern yet seek protections for independent producers. Senator Roberts has pressed to block the rules since 2010, citing concerns voiced at a Manhattan field hearing and a 2016 urging letter to USDA.
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