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I am proud to support Dennis McKinney for state treasurer. During my service as your state Representative I have had the opportunity to work closely with Dennis first during his time as a legislator representing…

  Allen County Hospital’s current facility has served the area’s growing needs for 58 years, truly connecting patients with quality care. In order for us to continue to offer high quality care and retain and…

Allen County Hospital’s current facility has served the area’s growing needs for 58 years, truly connecting patients with quality care. In order for us to continue to offer high quality care and retain and attract…

In June 2010, I spent four nights at Allen County Hospital after surgery. The surgeon, Dr. Hall, did a great job. The nurses and staff at Allen County Hospital were great.  The facilities were a…

I plan on voting for the 1⁄4 cent sales tax to support a new hospital. I have been a patient a number of times. Two of my children were born in the present hospital. I…

Some voters have wondered if Allen County could use some of the revenue from the existing half-cent landfill tax for the proposed hospital project. Currently the funds generated for the landfill are being used for…

It is amazing to me that people think a sales tax of 1⁄4 of a penny — the equivalent of $25 tax on $10,000 — is too much to spend for a local, up-to-date hospital. …

The tea partiers like to refer to anyone to the left of Attila the Hun as a RINO. That’s the way I view the entire Republican Party of today. Any resemblance to the Republican Party…

The hospital issues boils to one issue, money. If you are OK with an additional sales tax, vote yes. If you think there are better funding alternatives that won’t raise your existing taxes, vote no.…

In some races who shouldn’t be elected is every bit as important as who deserves the office. Kansans most assuredly should not elect Kris Kobach secretary of state. Chris Biggs, on the other hand, is…