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Lindsborg Child Development Center giving tours, enrolling kids
A little over a year ago, ground broke on the Lindsborg Child Development Center, 1111 Wells Fargo Road and things have progressed rapidly to a point at which they are now offering tours of the facility and enrolling kids for all classrooms. Every week Tour Tuesdays begin at 10 a.m. at 1111 E. Swensson St. Virtual tours can also be taken at www. childcareforlindsborg. org. Tours allow staff to pass along information on child to teacher ratios, curriculum, and tuition.
Local dirt bike rider overcomes injury, eyes ‘going pro’
Treygan Birdsong, 16, was barely in the double digits when he was lucky enough to discover his passion. At the ripe old age of 10, he began riding dirt bikes for fun and in two years he turned a hobby into a competition in flat track racing. While this may seem like a young age, for this particular sport, he was relatively old.
Large numbers turn out for voting in Mac County
McPherson County saw a marked increase in turnout for the primaries on August 2. McPherson County had 1,706 Democratic ballots, 6,782 Republican ballots and 1,416 Independant ballots counted. A lot was riding on these elections, as it was more than deciding a candidate for respective parties.
The Kansas Department of Transportation pumps brakes on roadway fatalities
MCPHERSON – The Kansas Department of Transportation is looking to do its part in reducing the number of fatalities that are reported on the roadways, which means the annual Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day (PBFD) is making its return along with several contests to boot.
GOP headache: Kansas may get an independent candidate for governor
TOPEKA — A hardright Kansas lawmaker who has clashed with Republican leaders is poised to win a spot on the November ballot as an independent candidate for governor, helped by allies of Democratic incumbent Laura Kelly.
Abortion amendment draws young voters to the polls
With a state constitutional amendment about abortion on the Aug. 2 primary ballot, young voters say they’re energized to vote and participate more in the civic engagement process.
U.S. Senate Democrats dive into details of surprise 725-page reconciliation bill
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden took a preliminary victory lap Thursday to celebrate Democrats striking a surprise deal on a sweeping legislative package that renewed hopes of historic action on the party’s health care, tax and climate goals.
Vulnerable House Dems see abortion as winning campaign theme
OLATHE (AP) — A rare Democrat in a deeply Republican state, U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas is one of the most vulnerable incumbents seeking reelection this year. In the final months of her congressional campaign, she is focusing on Republicans’ strict opposition to abortion rights.