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Junky Joes
By Leanne Chase
In little Uniontown, KS there was an institution called Junky Joes.  For a small kid, it was a department store and flea market all rolled into one. 
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Dandelion
By Tony Dezenzio
The Youth Horizons Building at 1600 E. Douglas when I moved down here in 1979…
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Thompson Turkey Farm
By Gayle Thompson-Morphis
In the 1930s Jesse and M.Edna Thompson began a turkey farm on N. Hillside that would operate until 1973.

Local News:

Rep. Pompeo Says Birth Control Mandate Is Unconstitutional

Congressman Mike Pompeo spoke out Thursday about a federal law that requires religious based institutions to provide their employees with free contraceptive coverage.

Intrust Bank Arena In Black, But Behind 2010

At the weekly county commissioner’s meeting Wednesday Intrust Bank Arena reported a small 2011 profit, down significantly from 2010.

Group Criticizes Governor’s Tax Plan

Terry Forsyth, head of the Working Kansas Alliance, says the governor should focus more on legislation that would directly grow jobs, to improve the state economy.

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Muslim Brotherhood Wants To Sack Military-Appointed Government In Egypt

This is an about-face for the Brotherhood that was prompted by the soccer riots.

The GOP's 'Meh' Moment On Full Display At Conservative Confab

If the opening day of the American Conservative Union's annual star-studded CPAC convention is any indication, the Republican presidential hopefuls all have a lot of persuading to do.

At CPAC, Hard Lines On Race And Immigration Could Be Awkward

Three of the GOP candidates will address the largest annual gathering of conservatives on Friday. Conference panelists included a white nationalist and immigration opponents.

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