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The legislature had a busy week as we finished up the general session. We adjourned the general session on Friday and return for the veto session May 1. The tax
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By the time William Horseman was appointed city marshal of Caldwell, Kan., on April 12, 1880, the town had already seen eight seasons of Texas trail cattle along the famous
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We are in our fourth week of Lenten season and I wanted to focus on Jesus’ fourth saying on the cross. Because of the physical rigors of crucifixion, Christ spoke
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Did you know that chronic disease, including obesity, is responsible for more than 70 percent of health care costs in Kansas? Did you know that making healthy lifestyle choices can
Read moreLet us be good neighbors I am saddened to hear about a rift between once congenial neighbors. The rift stems from one family wanting to expand cattle operations that are
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We are nearing the end of the general session in the legislature. April 5 is set for adjournment, with the legislature returning in May for the veto session. Our days
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By the spring of 1872 Caldwell, Kan., was well on its way to success, having been established along the Chisholm Trail the year before. The town’s location two miles north
Read moreYou’ll find a story in this week’s I-R about new leadership in the local Democratic Party. The Ellsworth County Republicans also have new officers. Leland Francis, a retired teacher and
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