Bush coattails framekept in Kansas 2004 elections
In Kansas the Bush re election bid looms over state politics as Republicans seek to widen majorities and challenge U S representatives Dennis Moore and others. Democrats aim to recruit leaders, but no Senate race is likely, amid GOP advantages and party feuds. Prospects hinge on candidate recruitment and voter turnout.
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Topeka
Bush
Kansas
U.S
Dennis Moore
Kathleen Sebelius
Moore
Sam Brownback
Brownback
Burdett Loomis
University of Kansas
U.S. Senate
Joe Aistrup
Kansas State University
Kansans
George McGill
Loomis
Jerry Morani
Jim Ryan
Todd Tiahrt
Kansan of the Year honors Bob Dole and Ruth Fink
The Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas name former U S Senate leader Bob Dole Kansan of the Year and Ruth Garvey Fink Distinguished Kansan of the Year. Dole, a Russell native and World War II veteran, led Kansas politics from 1950 onward. Fink, a Thomas County native, heads CGF Industries and Philanthropy as a businesswoman. Awards to be presented at the Jan 30 banquet near the statehood anniversary.
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Topeka
Bob Dole
Native Sons and Daughters of
Kansas
Ruth Garvey Fink
Kansas House
Russell County
U.S. House
U.S. Senate
Fink
CGF Industries
Native Sons
Native Daughters
Top local stories of 2003 not in the Top 10
A 2003 year in review highlights droughts warnings and tragedy in Franklin County. The Herald previews ten stories that shaped residents lives including drought impact on agriculture new law enforcement center road improvements and a local prison sentence involving a new father.
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Franklin County
Herald
The
Iraq
Ottawa
Lawrence
James Guinn
Wellsville approves 2.2 million sewer plant plan
Local officials in Wellsville approve a 2.2 million dollar budget to upgrade the town sewer plant. Daniel Davis plans multiple development projects in Lane area and hosts an open house at the former Lane Bank to showcase improvements. Ottawa University raises 17 million in its Touch the Future campaign. County leaders and Sheriff Craig Davis debate a program to offer nearly free patrol cars with advertisements.
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Wellsville
Daniel Davis
Lane Bank
Davis
Lane
Ottawa University
Craig Davis
Kansas
Missouri
Franklin County
Anderson County
Madcow
Sars
West Nile
Drought Pushes Franklin County Farmers Toward Wheat
Franklin County farmers face multi year drought stress affecting their economy. Crop insurance mitigates losses as prices rebound, with grain and cattle markets helping sustain farmers. Snow and rain add moisture though subsoil remains dry, urging return to drought adapted dryland methods. Local ag agents stress continued moisture needs and shallow topsoil over a thick pan.
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Franklin County
Darren Hibdon
Doug Smith
Williamsburg
Alan Maxwell
Ottawa
Maxwell
Hibdon
Kansas
Ottawa police move to new law center solving long standing space woes
After years of debate the Ottawa Police Department opened a 2900 square foot Law Enforcement Center at 745 W Second St in May. The Ottawa Municipal Court also relocated to the same building freeing space formerly shared with the Ottawa Fire Department. A July hailstorm damaged the roof but overall the move eased storage and space burdens across police fire and court staff.
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Ottawa Police Department
Fire Department
Public Safety
Ottawa Law Enforcement Center
Second St
Ottawa Police
Jeff Herrman
Ottawa
Ottawa Fire Department
W. Second St
Department of Public Safety
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GOP
Dole
Kansan
Ake
Stacy Ross
U.S. 59
Scipio
Citizens Bank
Pomona
Quentin Kivitter
Osage City
Ottawa Public Schools
Jan Collins
Kansas Association of School Administrators
I Countdown
Ottawa Herald
Larry Williams
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