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Plains Folk: Public libraries and grassroots democracy

When the brand-new public libraries in Kansas towns at the turn of the twentieth century realized they needed books–imagine that!–they addressed the problem with a strategy that combined genteel and…

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Open Road, Woven will close out the school year at Bethel

Featuring a number of area student singers, Bethel College’s small a cappella ensembles will give their joint spring concert on the afternoon of May 5.Woven (high voices) and Open Road (low voices) will perform at 4 p.m.

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‘Newton Open Streets’ takes over Oak St.

By Chad FreyNewton Kansan Organizers of the first “Newton Open Streets” event were all smiles on April 28, as sunny skies returned and Oak Street was filled with folks walking, biking, line dancing and spending time downtown. “I am happy,” said Lorrie Kessler,Healthy Harvey Coalition Coordinator for the Harvey County Health Department. The event closed…

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Marion County Cup Friday Marion CC Par 70 Hillsboro Municipal GC Par 68 Team scores — Cheney 349-315—664, Halstead 366-363—729, Pratt 368-371—739, Sterling 394-368—762, Hillsboro 386-389—775, Canton-Galva 432-437—869, Centre 448-WD—WD. Kingman, Wichita Independent, Wichita Warriors Homeschool, Marion no team score. Individuals — T1. Lincoln Wichert Hil. 76-81—157, T1. Kory Meireis Kng. 77-80—157, 3. Aiden Lynch…

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Plains Folk: Public libraries and grassroots democracy

When the brand-new public libraries in Kansas towns at the turn of the twentieth century realized they needed books–imagine that!–they addressed the problem with a strategy that combined genteel and grassroots elements.In polite society, the…

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