Trucker at Wal-Mart named 1998 Kansas Driver of the Year
Dennis Gillen of Hesston has been named Kansas Driver of the Year from 12 monthly drivers chosen by the Kansas Motor Carriers Association. The 44 year old has logged over 2.5 million miles in 19 years without an accident or ticket and aims for National Driver of the Year.
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Ottawa
Wal-Mart
Kansas
Dennis Gillen
Hesston
Kansas Motor Carriers Association
Kansas Highway Patrol
Kansas Corporation Commission
U.S. Department of Transportation
Gillen
Ex-Ottawa superintendent runs for Kansas state education board
Neuenswander, a former superintendent in Garnett, Ottawa, Lawrence, Pittsburg and Bartlesville, launches a five city bid for the Republican nomination to the 3rd District state Board of Education. He cites need to prioritize children’s well being and end deadlock on testing and licensing rules while representing Douglas County and parts of Johnson Shawnee Osage and Miami counties.
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Kansas Cities
Lawrence
Pittsburg
State Board of Education
Kansas
Kevin Gilmore
Olathe
Gardner
Prixecens Kan
Dan
Topeka
Osage City
Douglas County
Johnson County
Shawnee
Osage
Miami
Baldwin City
Garnett
Ottawa
Kan
Bartlesville
Ohlo
Colony High School
Ottawa Fire seeks public aid for kid safety education
The Ottawa Fire Department asks residents and businesses to fund 12 safety programs for kindergarten to second grade after losing National Fire Safety Council support. Director Dennis Nowatzke cites a $1,500 goal to sustain lessons on stop drop and roll and other tips, with hopes to buy a fire safety house someday costing about $28,000.
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Ottawa Fire Department
National Fire Safety Council
Dennis Nowatzke
Fire Department
Nowatzke
Ottawa
Ottawa Fire Department Public Education Fund
Richard Towe
W. 2Nd
Looser liquor panel endorses more local votes and fortified wines
A conference committee endorsed a liquor bill allowing cities to vote on retail liquor sales at any regular city election instead of every four years. It would also authorize licensed farm wineries to produce and sell fortified wines from 14 to 20 percent alcohol under existing winery rules. The gutted House bill about unclaimed prisoner corpses was redirected to another law.
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Topeka
Kan
House
Senate
Conference
Irs
Govs relief plan for farmers hits legislative snag
Gov Bill Graves proposed tax relief for farmers facing large valuation increases this year as Kansas lawmakers reconvened. A GOP caucus debated the agricultural valuation system amid calls to adjust or restore a constitutional cap, with sources urging administrative fixes rather than new legislation.
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Bopeka
Kan
Bill Graves
House
Phill Kline
Gene Shore
R-Johnson
Patience
Graves
Shore
GOP
Kansas Farm Bureau
Tax Committee
Paul Fleener
KFB
Revenue Department
RMH Offers CNA Course and Open House at Hospital
Ransom Memorial Hospital will run a Certified Nursing Assistant course from May to June 16, costing $225 for 90 hours of instruction and materials. An open house for the Special Deliveries Unit is set for May 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. with tours and information on birthing options and services. calls to RMH Education at (785) 229-8316 and SDU at (785) 229-8290.
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Iola Iola
Allen County Community College
Allen
Neosho
Andria Dillingham
Brenda Hoffman
Ann Neff
RMH
Ransom Memorial Hospital
RMH Education Department
Memorial Hospital
SDU
Miller Eyes Run for Kansas Governor Amid GOP Divisions
Kansas political scene braces for a GOP primary clash as Miller signals entry while conservative and moderate wings dispute abortion gun control and fiscal policy. Steve Abrams plans May candidacy. Graves supporters urge calm as party factions brace for a competitive race.
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Kansas City Star
Miller
John Altevogt
Wyandotte County
GOP
Wagle
Steve Abrams
State Board of Education
Abrams
Arkansas City
Kansas
Weigand
Mike Hayden
Dismissals and arrests headline Ottawa area activity
A 15 year old Richmond boy runaway found in Wellsville. Tires and railroad ties dumped on property Kingman Terrace. Arrests include Tina Cartee for revoked license and Larry Callahan for suspended license and battery. Michael Bishop on city warrant. missing person, child abuse, domestic dispute, and thefts reported. Bankruptcies list Chapter 7 and 13 cases in U S District Court.
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Kingman Terrace
Larry Joseph Callahan
S. Locust
Ninth
Burrough
Michael Dewayne Bishop
Osage
South Mulberry
South Cedar
Kirk A. Converse
Centropolis
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