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It’s August, back to school time

It’s August, back to school time

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It’s August, back to school time

Nikki Eining Csw-pip, Qmhp
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Here it is, August. Summer has flown by and already there is Halloween candy roaming the shelves of Walmart. For most of us, August also brings the normal adjustment of transitioning back to the school year.
Railroad allows circus to expand westward

Railroad allows circus to expand westward

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Railroad allows circus to expand westward

News Staff
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
The growth of the Ringling Brothers Circus is a long and complicated one as they went on the road with their show, added acts and animals, got gilded circus wagons to use in parades in towns and so much more.
Sportsman’s Association awards shotgun

Sportsman’s Association awards shotgun

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Sportsman’s Association awards shotgun

News Staff
Friday, August 11, 2023
Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago August 6- 12, 1998 Michelle Rion, of Cherokee, was the winner of a 12-gauge Browning shotgun awarded at the county fair by the Cherokee County Sportsmen’s Association.
An advocate for those suffering

An advocate for those suffering

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An advocate for those suffering

News Staff
Friday, August 11, 2023
A True High Priest, A Real Advocate for Those Suffering Hebrews 8; 1 John 2:1-2; Revelation 21-22 We have had a lot of ups and downs in the past two plus decades. We lost our trade towers in New York. Then, we had two massive wars, one against the Taliban in Afghanistan and another one in Iraq.
He gave up everything for you

He gave up everything for you

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He gave up everything for you

News Staff
Friday, August 11, 2023
The Beginning of Knowledge We all make sacrifices every day. Some are big, most are not so big. Sometimes we accept less than we would prefer and at other times we relinquish something of value.
Kansas Legislative hotline

Kansas Legislative hotline

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Kansas Legislative hotline

News Staff
Friday, August 11, 2023
Information about the 2023 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away, the State Library of Kansas reminds residents. The toll-free number for the Legislative Hotline is 1-800-432-3924. Calls are answered by experienced reference and research librarians at the State Library.
High cost, shortages on drugs serious problem

High cost, shortages on drugs serious problem

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High cost, shortages on drugs serious problem

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
High costs and shortages of pharmaceuticals are serious, on-going issues. Drug prices in the US are among the highest in the world. A recent survey by the Rand Corporation looked at drug prices in 32 developed countries.
How Greatest Show on Earth began

How Greatest Show on Earth began

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How Greatest Show on Earth began

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Last week I indicated that this week I would give you a glimpse into the circus that would eventually become known as “The Greatest Show On Earth.” However, that didn’t happen over night. No, it would take several decades.
USD 493 approves transfer requests

USD 493 approves transfer requests

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USD 493 approves transfer requests

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
25 Years Ago August 6 - 12, 1998 Transfer requests approved by the USD 493 Board of Education were: Traci Bush from eighth grade English to junior high computer lab instructor, Robyn Bowin from kindergarten instructor at Spencer and Scammon Schools to first grade instructor at Scammon.
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