Why live in rural Kansas attracted by opportunity zones
Editorial argues rural living can attract young families and professionals. It highlights Republic County and the Rural Opportunity Zone, noting tax breaks help repay student loans and draw talent. Five laws of attraction emphasize redefining the growth story, empowering youth, cross generational cooperation, accepting risk, and maintaining a hopeful attitude.
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Republic County
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Kansas Leadership Center
Luke Mahin
Franklin County
Anderson County
Marci Penner
Kansas Sampler Foundation
Franklin
Anderson
Community tribute as locals honor funeral procession
A reader commends the Pomona area for courteous behavior after a funeral on January 8. Every vehicle along the 11 mile route from the funeral home to Dean Cemetery pulled to the roadside to allow the hearse and procession to pass, exemplifying a strong community ethic.
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Pomona
Reader Forum Letters Reach Ottawa Herald Readers
A reader thanks a passerby for kindness and courtesy during a sad time noting appreciation for not rushing. The letter emphasizes that readers are responsible for opinions and facts in the forum and invites replies for public debate.
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Hickory St
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Kansas New Year hopes and 2016 legislative resolutions
A Kansas political outlook for 2016 outlines hopes for the Legislature to address budgets early, adopt forecasting reforms, and pursue decisive action. It notes CREG revenue forecasting concerns, Democrats’ strategic focus before 2018, Lt. Gov Colyer eyeing a gubernatorial run, and moderate Republicans seeking a comeback amid durable partisan dynamics. Chapman Rackaway of Fort Hays State University is cited.
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Sam Brownback
Jeff Colyer
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Derek Schmidt
Kris Kobach
Chapman Rackaway
Fort Hays State University
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