Seniors vote in mock elections aid future voters
Franklin County Clerk Donna Mietchen organized a mock election in which 265 high school seniors voted. She visited the county's high schools to educate seniors about voting, register those under 18 to vote when eligible, and promote democracy as a value for the future. The piece contrasts this effort with nationwide low turnout and advocates broader voter education through programs like Kids Voting USA. It notes Kansas has 37 communities and 164,000 students participating, with polling place simulations and at home discussion to engage families.
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Franklin County
Donna Mietchen
Mietchen
Kids Voting USA
Kansas
Kids Voting
Dole Struggles to Shake Up Late Campaign
President Clinton leads as Dole faces slim odds with 20 days left. Analysts say a dramatic turn is needed for Dole to close the gap, while Clinton aims to run out the clock and avoid mistakes. Clinton’s higher approval and a recent GOP-blaming shutdown bolster his edge.
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Arwn Suse
Ashington
Clinton
Bob Dole
Dole
Andrew Kohut
Pew Research Center
Michigan
Dave Rohde
Rhode
Rohde
Henry Graff
Columbia University
Kohut
America
Harry Truman
Thomas E. Dewey
Gallup
Dewey
Truman
Terence Hunt
Reagan
Bush
White House
Associated Press
Growth boosts support for Ottawa Middle School bond
A Reader Forum letter urges voters to back the November bond issue for a new Middle School, arguing growth in Ottawa with new industry housing and university enrollment will benefit education and tax base, and praising the school board’s leadership.
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Ottawa
Government contact list for Kansas officials and offices
A compiled directory of contact points for federal and state officials in Kansas. It lists the White House comments line, U S senators and representatives in Washington and Topeka offices, emails, fax numbers, websites, and state agency contacts including the attorney general and insurance commissioner.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pannsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
U.S
Sheila Frahm
Hart
Senate
Topeka
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell Senate
Sam Brownback
Longworth House
Kansas Ave
Brownbak
Kathleen Sebalius
Southwest 9Th
Bill Faverborn
Statehouse
Ralph Tanner
Doug Walker
Jim Ryun Campaign Addresses Education Policy and DOE Abolition
Don Small of Burlington summarizes Jim Ryun’s stance on education policy in the 2nd District race. Ryun advocates abolishing the Department of Education to return funds and control to local schools, arguing only six percent of federal education funds reach classrooms. Frieden opposes the pledge debate and Ryun’s positions, while homeschooling and voucher issues are noted as contentious points in the campaign.
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Jim Ryun
US House
Jim
John Frieden
Frieden
U.S. Department of Education
DOE
Department of Education
Congress
Congressional Budget Office
Kansas
CHECK
Mr. Frieden
Don Small
Burlington
Change clocks save lives by changing smoke alarm batteries
Community notice urges fall battery change with clocks, promoting two escape routes, a safety kit, and test routines. Ducal quotes highlight fire risks to children and the need for working alarms. Endorsed by Ottawa Fire Department and Ener gizer batteries. Wayne and Cathy Duderstadt urge a yes vote for the Ottawa Middle School bond.
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International Association of Fire Chiefs
Energizer
Dennis Nowaizke
Ottawa Fire Department
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