All-Day Kindergarten Discussed by USD 290 Leaders
USD 290 officials including Bassinger presented to the school board on implementing full-day kindergarten. Studies from Topeka and national sources show benefits in readiness, reduced truancy, health, and social development, while easing parental daycare costs. Concerns about engagement were addressed with daily rest periods and emotional readiness. Collins attended a governor forum and said a May 1 decision on implementation is hoped.
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Cyclones Aim To End 32Year State Title Drought
Ottawa fans and officials voice support as the Cyclones chase their first state title since 1971 after a 4A opening win over Lansing. Porter Mendell and coach Grover emphasize hustle as key to Ottawa's renewed title bid.
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County to sell surplus property Saturday at Public Works yard
A surplus property auction is set Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Public Works yard. Items will be numbered for viewing and bidding will occur in the break room with high bidders announced immediately after the sale. The county plans biannual bridge inspections by June 1, paying Cook Flatt Strobel $37.50 per inspection for a total of $9,187, with $130 for any rating change.
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Topeka
Bomb Explodes on Bombay Train. At Least 10 Dead
A passenger train bombing at a Bombay station killed 10 people and injured 65, eight of them women. The blast damaged a car roof, triggered panic, and raised security across India including the Parliament complex in New Delhi. Officials cited terrorism links but no claim of responsibility.
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Naik
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