Ottawan among troops arriving at Whiteman Air Base
At Whiteman Air Force Base 300 personnel of the 442nd Fighter Wing returned from eight months in Kuwait and Iraq. Families greeted pilots like Mike Bever, home from a third Iraq tour, while A-10 Warthog aircraft flew in formation. The wing supported ground troops in multiple missions, including operations linked to Saddam Hussein’s sons.
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Air Force
Leawood
Bevers
Liz
442Nd
Kuwait
Iraq
U.S
Tallil
Kirkuk
Richard Dewey
Ottawa
Shelthc
Skipper
Dewey
America
Saddam Hussein
Army to shift to lighter forces in Iraq rotation plan
The main replacement force will arrive from January to April with lighter units, two‑thirds fewer tanks, and Humvee fleets replacing heavy armor. The 1st Cavalry will oversee Baghdad, while the 1st Infantry and 30th Infantry Brigade from North Carolina join northern Iraq. Stop‑loss will keep soldiers past planned departures.
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1St Cavalry Division
1St Cavalry
Fort Hood
Texas
39Th
Arkansas National Guard
United States
Europe
Cody
Iraq
Kuwait
Afghanistan
Baghdad
Germany
North Carolina National Guard
4Th Infantry
101St Airborne
1St Marine Division
Fallujah
10Th Mountain Division
25Th Infantry Division
Army
Kansas school finance case tests impact of money on gaps
A Salina and Dodge City trial challenges 1992 Kansas finance law claiming funding levels widen achievement gaps. Attorneys argue per pupil aid varies by district and that hundreds of dollars more per pupil are needed to meet needs. The court plans a Dec 2 ruling in the Eric and Ryan Monroy et al. v. Kansas case.
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Biles
Terry Bullock
Salina
Dodge City
Rupe
Rob Peter
Paul
Kansas
Augenblick & Myers
Augenblick
Weltz
Eric and
Ryan Monroy
the State of Kansas
SODA tastes spark controversy in charity drive
Van Stolk will donate all Turkey and Gravy Soda sales proceeds to Toys for Tots and match them. Radio DJ Mary Turner warns the drink tastes like blended roasted turkey and mashed potatoes left out for days. Even van Stolk says he cannot stomach a full bottle, but calls it fun and notes a Jones Soda site is online.
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van Stolk
Mary Turner
Lansing
Mich
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Paola, KS
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