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USD 413 Chanute attempts to stifle, marginalize board members
Chanute Board of Education President Heather Guernsey and Superintendent of Schools Matt Koester refuse to answer questions about a “board governance document” designed to prevent board members from speaking to staff or faculty — or even entering a building without permission from Guernsey or Koester. The document—obtained...
New K-State Extension Agent: Lonnie Mengarelli
Lonnie Mengarelli, 35, is the new Kansas State University Southwind District Crops and Natural Resources Agent. His office is in Fort Scott, but the district covers Allen, Bourbon, Neosho, and Woodson counties. He replaced Chad Guthrie and began his duties on May 13, 2024. Mengarelli is a 2008 Girard High...
New Independence Police Chief named
INDEPENDENCE, Kan. — The Independence Police Department will soon welcome a new chief. Sergeant Dustin Stafford will take over on July 1. He’s an Independence-native and has served with the police department since 1999. He’s held several roles including school resource officer. Stafford graduated from Independence High School and is still very involved with the school district.
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