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Do candidates support wind, solar or data centers in Seward ...
EARL WATT • Leader & Times Across the state and the country, projects are coming available in wind, solar and data center development. But which are right for Seward County? At the recent Seward County C...
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Pets and spooks to take over Kansas Ave. Oct. 30
ELLY GRIMM • Leader & Times Those looking to get a bit of early Halloween fun will get just that later this month thanks to the Kiwanis Club. This year’s annual Pet and Spook Parade will be Friday, Oct...
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County clerk’s office prepping for upcoming mid-term electio...
ELLY GRIMM • Leader & Times The midterm elections are coming up very quickly, and the staff of the Seward County Clerk’s office are gearing up for the expected influx of voters. As County Clerk Stacia ...
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What role does a county commissioner play in economic develo...
EARL WATT • Leader & Times The City of Liberal announced early in 2026 that Apogee, a technology business form Taiwan, would be coming to open a battery assembling operation at the former Halliburton loc...
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After ICE operation, what is a commissioner’s role in keepin...
EARL WATT • Leader & Times Last week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers came to Liberal as part of an enforcement operation throughout Kansas. Seward County Commission candidates were asked ab...
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TCEC celebrates 81st annual Meeting of Membership
Tri-County Electric Cooperative Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) celebrated its 81st Annual Meeting of the Membership on Sept. 24, with nearly 4,000 members participating in the cooperative's democratic pr...
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How can county build positive relationships with the communi...
EARL WATT • Leader & Times Concerns about communication dominated the recent Seward County Commissioners Forum, and one question asked how would the candidates create positive relationship with the commu...
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BIG FIRST CANDIDATE DEBATE ASKS ... How can worker programs ...
ELLY GRIMM • Leader & Times Constituents of the Big First District got to hear from candidates during a special forum at Fort Hays State University earlier this week, and one of the many topics covered w...
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Trunk or Treat coming to Rec Center Oct. 26
ELLY GRIMM • Leader & Times The spooky season is officially upon the area, and later this month, the Liberal Recreation Department will have an opportunity for some early Halloween fun. This year's Tru...
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Big First candidates square off in Hays debate
ELLY GRIMM • Leader & Times Constituents of the Big First District got to recently hear from the candidates running to represent the district in Congress, and one of the topics covered was healthcare. ...
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