Franklin County population trend shows rural gains amid shifts
An editorial notes Franklin County declined 1.15 percent from 1980 to 1990, with Ottawa down 4 percent while rural townships gained. It highlights communities like Wellsville and Richmond increasing, Williamsburg and Pomona decreasing, and calls for infrastructure to foster growth near Lawrence and Topeka, promoting rural estates.
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Franklin County
Ottawa
Wellsville
Richmond
Williamsburg
Pomona
Census Bureau
Franklin
Douglas County
Miami County
Osage County
Linn County
Anderson County
Coffey County
Peopl
Incorporated Comunities
O Lawrence
Topeka
Kansas
Real winner outlook for Snyder's Kansas State football program
The Manhattan Mercury praises Bill Snyder and the KSU football staff for developing well rounded players beyond the field. Pelini notes improved attitudes, commitment to education, and disciplined conduct. Pelini and Janssen foresee a solid season with potential top finish, while praising the program's approach and wishing success to all involved.
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Ad Pelini
Manhattan Mercury
Bill Snyder
KSU
Pelini
Snyder
Mark Janssen
Government reps contact details list from 1990s era
A compact directory of contact points for federal and state lawmakers including President George Bush at the White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Washington DC 20500 Senators Bob Dole Nancy Kassebaum and Rep Bob Whittaker with office addresses in Washington DC and state legislators Jim Allen Bettie Sue Shumway in Topeka Kansas plus telephone numbers for each office.
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George Bush
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Bob Dole
Hart
Senate
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
Washington, D. C
Bob Whittaker
Rayburn
Washington
D.C
Jim Allen
Statehouse
Topeka
Bettie Sue Shumway
Shower versus tub in Ottawa living choices
Commentary discusses moving to a new Ottawa residence with a shower after years in rentals mostly offering tubs. It weighs speed and convenience of showers for morning routines, rinsing ease, and potential energy and water considerations while noting tubs’ pros such as cleaning ease and cost.
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Ottawa
ECEAN
Kansas education planning explores postsecondary roles
In Topeka, the Legislative Educational Planning Committee examined Kansas postsecondary education. It outlined 5 dozen institutions, defined vocational technical schools, community colleges, universities, and private colleges, and discussed duplication, governance, budgets, and long term planning challenges. The panel next convenes September 20 21 at the Statehouse.
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Kansas
Topeka
Legislative Educational Planning Committee
Kansas Technical College
Salina
Washburn University
Kansas Board of Regents
State Board of Education
Audrey Langworthy
Prairie Village
Jim Allen
R-Ottawa
Jim Russell
Regents
State Board
House Appropriations
Senate
Ways and
Statehouse
Let's Put the Roads Where the People Are
Olathe editor talks about moving from Parsons Sun to The Olathe Daily News while pledging continued support for Southeast Kansas highways. He cites Governor Hayden and Transportation Secretary Edwards, notes funding doubts, and urges diligence to ensure the project survives beyond current officials.
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Olathe
Johnson
Johnson County
Kansas
Gold Coast
Parsons
Riviera
Mike Hayden
Horace Edwards
Wichita
Juplin
Hayden
Edwards
Joan Finney
Southeast Kansas
Topeka
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Editorial S SE Peer
Midweek Review
By Jay Bemis
The
Ottawa Herald
John Marshall
Harris News Service
By Bruce Buchanan
Parsons Sun
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