Congress mulls closing conservation payment data to public
Kansas Farm Bureau backs limits on USDA data in a farm bill debate in Congress. Privacy concerns cited as deterring farmer participation, while environmentalists warn opaque data hinders assessing conservation program value and tax-dollar effectiveness.
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NCCC eyes 350000 federal grant for tech upgrades
Neosho County Community College trustees voted unanimously to hire a grant writer to pursue a Title III grant of 350000 dollars to fund a half time coordinator, three Educational Technology Specialists, an Educational Technology Engineer, clerical support, and a faculty management team. The plan aims to boost teaching and learning via technology with input from President Jim Hill. The board also approved a full time director for the Partners In Change Workforce Development program and approved several personnel changes including resignations and new hires across nursing, cheer/dance, and network services. A March 2002 deadline was suggested for grant submission.
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Lowell Tawney
Ottawa
Mike Cunningham
Marsha Cook
Dean Colston
Karen Gilpin
Kinshasa Garrett
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
Texas
Gainesville
Fla
Beth Padilla
Brewer High School
White Settlement
Noretta Lawrence
Pittsburg State University
Trism, Inc
Joplin
Kansans Unite in Courage After Tuesday Attacks
Kansans across cities respond with resolve and faith as they honor unity and support for the nation after the Tuesday attacks. Garden City, Parsons, Hutchinson and others emphasize resilience, community prayer, and vigilance while balancing fears with normal life.
Pole position: Fallen line blindsides Iola power
Iola residents endured over two and a half hours without electricity after a Kansas Gas and Electric line fell from a pole southwest of town. An investigation followed as crews rerouted power, while diesel generators kept essential services running at Allen County Hospital and City Hall.
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Kansas Gas and Electric
Kent Tomson
Iola Electroric
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Iexae
KGE
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Iola
Humboldt
Steve Robb
Bassett
Allen County Hospital
City Hall
Come Together at the Flagpole Reflects Patriotism
West Franklin School district leaders mourn the Tuesday attack while students from American history organize a community event. Superintendent Susan Myers and Gov. Bill Graves are invited as officials reflect on tragedy and unity.
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West Franklin
Susan Myers
Myers
Kathi Hilliard
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