Archive for Tuesday, July 27, 2010

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Tiahrt highlight of Tonganoxie candidate breakfast
By Elvyn Jones
July 25, 2010
Republican voters forked up biscuits and gravy Saturday in Tonganoxie with a dash of last minute campaigning from GOP candidates looking for votes in the Aug. 3 primary.

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GOP congressional office seekers downplay political experience
By Nicole Kelley
July 27, 2010
Nine candidates are vying for a chance to be the party’s nominee for the seat, which is now held by Dennis Moore, a Democrat who chose not to seek re-election. Of those nine, seven are without any past legislative experience, which they say is a reason to vote for them.
County commission agrees to 9 percent property tax increase
By Mark Fagan
July 27, 2010
Douglas County commissioners plan to increase the county’s share of property taxes by 9.12 percent for next year, now that they’ve closed the books on discussions for their 2011 budget.
Commuter forecast for July 27, 2010
By Ashley Meenen
July 27, 2010
A warm morning with temperatures in the 80s will greet you today along with some lingering clouds. By the afternoon temperatures will be nearing the 90s once again.