Kevin Jones
Guest columnist
We’re back. After a month break from the Topeka whirlwind, we returned Monday, May 8 for veto session. During this time we will vote on bills that have pasted out of either the House or the …
Rep. Jones updates on issues from legislature
May 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Advice for the discerning high school graduate
May 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Danedri Thompson
columnist
Dear Graduate,
I have some good news and some bad news for you as you prepare to collect your high school diploma this weekend.
The good news: Other than the piece of paper that declares you a …
Kings, kingmakers live among us at USD 231
May 17, 2013 by 2 Comments
The new superintendent’s contract between Bill Gillhaus and the current USD 231 board of education poses more questions than answers. It’s not exactly riveting reading, but it should be a must-read for taxpayers who foot the bill in the district.…
Congrats to GEHS, SHHS classes of 2013
May 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
High school graduates, there is one thing we hope you have learned during your 12 years of school: Take nothing for granted and know that life is never about what you did yesterday, but your worth is measured only by …
Maintaining the tradition of charitable giving through federal policy
May 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas
Guest Columnist
As millions of Americans filed their tax returns a few weeks ago, many took into account how much they had given to charities. According to Giving USA, Americans gave nearly $300 billion in 2011 …
State preps for Obamacare implementation
May 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Sandy Praeger
Guest columnist
In five months, the world of health insurance in Kansas will change. On Oct. 1 the federal health exchange marketplace will begin enrolling Kansans (up to age 64) online for health insurance, either through private insurance …
Our View: Lawmakers return to Topeka next week for wrap-up
May 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Kansas Legislature returns to Topeka next week to wrap-up the 2013 legislative session.
Hold on to your pocketbooks: it’s going to be a bumpy, and possibly price-y ride.
Legislators have yet to pass a budget for 2014, and there’s …
Beware debit card scams that update your account
April 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Rhonda Humble
Publisher
There’s a new scam in town.
If you use a bank debit card, watch your account for unauthorized charges, and be prepared to jump through hoops to reverse the charges. It may take up to 120 days, …
Emerging wind industry meeting economic, technological challenges
April 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Bill Lucas
Gardner
This is in response to Bill Gunderson case against wind energy published on March 20, 2013.
All forms of green energy face both technological and economic challenges that almost every emerging technology has faced thorough out history. …
Gardner council needs to find middle ground quickly
April 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Council members appear perilously close to hosting a pointless, directionless meeting next week.
Members of the Gardner City Council acquiesced to a demand from council member Larry Fotovich to hold a special meeting on April 29. The goal of the …
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