Kansans will caucus options for president

Written by Don Ratzlaff Wednesday, 16 January 2008 10:05

Kansas and Marion County voters will have a chance to add their collective voices to the presidential selection process when state Democrats and Republi­cans hold political caucuses during the first full week of February.

State Democrats will be part of the “Super Tuesday” collection of state primaries and caucuses on Feb. 5 while Kansas Republicans will gather Feb. 9 to indicate their preferences for a candidate on the GOP side.

The purpose of the caucuses is to determine how Kansas...

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Long weighting list signs on for local ‘Biggest Loser’ battle

Written by Malinda Just Wednesday, 16 January 2008 10:02

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When Anna Woods and Jeanne Rziha discussed their goal for the number of participants in the Biggest Loser Marion County contest that began Jan. 8, they agreed they would be happy with 25 entrants.

As of the final weigh-in date Jan. 14, the...

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Dahl anticipates 'Ugly' battle over state budget in Topeka

Written by Don Ratzlaff Wednesday, 09 January 2008 15:03

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Whether as the elected representative for District 70, or in his expanded role as speaker pro tem for the Kansas House of Representatives, Don Dahl is anticipating the start of the next legislative session Jan. 14 with some dread.

“I’m afraid it’s going to get ugly,” Dahl said last week.

Why? In a nutshell, the challenge of creating a fiscally responsible state budget during this election year may be overwhelming.

In any election year, Dahl said...

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It begins…School project under way

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 09 January 2008 14:55

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Impact fund reaches goal

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 09 January 2008 14:46

The goal has been reached.

Hillsboro Community Foundation announced Friday that upon the closing of its Hillsboro Area Impact Fund capital campaign on Dec. 31, pledges and contributions totaled more than $265,000, exceeding the goal of $250,000.

“This is the result of what a great community is made of,” said HCF chairman Mike Kleiber in a memo to foundation board members announcing the successful completion of the campaign.

More than 100 donor households and businesses pledged funds...

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