Closing schools in Morland Kansas sparks broader rural exodus
A guest editorial from the Iola Register discusses Morland in Graham County facing school closures due to declining enrollment. It argues students should join larger schools and notes social and economic costs, predicting continuing patterns of move from small towns to cities, while editors caution that guest opinions do not reflect The Herald.
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Democrats waiting in wings
Washington story examines potential 2004 Democratic contenders as Al Gore weighs whether to run. Names like Kerry Bayh Gephardt Edwards Lieberman Biden Bradley Barnes Vilsack are floated while Gore tours ideas, fundraising, and public appearances, with some Democrats arguing he could be the frontrunner if he runs and others noting his 2000 loss still haunts him.
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Indiana
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Senate
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South Dakota
Joe Lieberman
Connecticut
Lieberman
Stuart Rothen
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Arlington
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Tennessee
Fisk
Middle Tennessee State
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Guts deficit in Topeka budgets sparks tax debate
Salina Journal columnist argues Kansas lawmakers avoid tax hikes by cutting funding to health care corrections education and substance abuse programs while shifting costs to local governments. Governor Graves condemns the plans as dangerous and fiscally reckless, warning delays will raise long term costs and hurt small towns.
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Change of heart on Ottawa old middle school preservation
A local writer reflects on changing stance regarding saving the Ottawa old middle school. He cites blueprints for a recreation center, engineering and financial hurdles, and the failed Pioneer Group plan. He honors preservation but notes money and sewer needs push demolition as the only viable option.
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Mattie Perry
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Finney & Turnipseed
P.A
Friends of Historic Buildings Group
Bob and
Ottawa Planning Commission
Topeka
Pioneer
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