Courthouse in Franklin County seeks repair funding
Franklin County plans to use Heritage Trust Grant funds to stabilize the 1893 courthouse stonework. County administrator Lisa Johnson says phase two will restore decorative carvings and window frames to prevent further decay. If grant succeeds, work could begin spring 2012 and finish about a year later.
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Collector uses political memorabilia to teach history
Campbell preserves a diverse collection of campaign items from Kennedy to Obama and Carter memorabilia. She displays pins posters buttons and Pez dispensers to show students tangible political history noting value varies but educational impact remains paramount.
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Rodeo dreams drive boy to ride despite danger
A Kansas boy and third grader balances rodeo life with faith and family. He trains on mechanical bulls at Homestead Rodeo School in Richmond, competes in Kansas Junior Bull Rider events, and recently joined the Christian Youth Rodeo Association. He admires Austin Meier and Major Payne, hopes to become a professional bull rider, and finds support in his Rambling Ranchers 4-H, Boy Scouts, and Ottawa Recreation activities.
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Ken Cannon Seeks Kangas Governor With Common Sense Platform
Andover resident Ken Cannon announces a run for Kangas governor on a common sense platform. A former school district worker, he has not held office before and aims to boost wind energy equipment manufacturing, incorporate local farm products in cafeterias, and revitalize the economy while engaging voters directly.
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Kobach cites possible dead voters in Kansas race
In the closing days of the Kansas secretary of state race Republican Kris Kobach argues voter rolls may include hundreds of deceased voters. A Democratic spokesman contests the figure after a quick data check. The Democratic Party's ethics chief also filed a complaint over alleged questionable Kobach contributions.
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National group touts Kansas ballot amendment push
The National Alliance on Mental Illness promotes a Kansas constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would strike language allowing laws to deny voting rights to residents with mental illness. The measure, which Kansas lawmakers approved easily, aims to advance civil rights and has little organized opposition.
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