A family full of drama
Shawn and Jennifer are not Shakespearean characters, but their lives revolve around the curtain and the stage that brought them together 10 years ago.
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USD 340 board gets figures for proposed bond issue
Submitting a bond issue to voters in the Jefferson West school district is far from being a done deal after hearing comments at the school board meeting Monday night.
Some local educators wary of Brownback’s finance formula plan
by Dennis Sharkey A plan to overhaul the state’s education finance formula has some local educators wondering if it will benefit rural students. At a meeting of Keystone Board members last month the topic of Gov. Sam Brownback’s plan was a topic. Early analysis of the plan has some concerned like Keystone Director Dr. Tim [...]
School finance picture unclear
While Valley Falls Superintendent Loren Feldkamp is cautiously optimistic about the governor’s school finance proposal, he wonders if it will be recognizable once the Legislature gets through with it.
Bond committee shores up ideas for 340 election
It appears the Jefferson West school board is destined to hold a bond issue in April, although the details are still in committee.
Rep. Gonzalez pays Jeff West school board a visit
Rep. Ramon Gonzalez Jr., R-Perry, addressed the Jefferson West school board Monday, but shed little light on school finance.
Theater plays a role in life of Valley Falls teacher, director
Nola Milligan, actress, minister, teacher, and director, happily closed the curtain on her 17th play, “Radium Girls.”
Fitness center policy adopted by Valley Falls School Board
Members of the Valley Falls Recreation Commission appeared before the USD 338 school board Monday night with a policy covering public use of the fitness center.
Wind turbine to generate power at Jefferson West High School
A 45-foot wind turbine was raised into position Friday and began producing electricity at the Jefferson West High School.