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U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran listens to concerns expressed by Dodge City community leaders. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
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Recent ICE raid had unintended consequences too

Dodge City leaders tell Sen. Jerry Moran that recent ICE raids disrupted schools, strained trust and raised concerns. Read More

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Reports of ICE presence in southwest Kansas concerns agriculture, meatpacking industries 

(At podium) Corey LInville speaks at a July 21 community frorum as (left) Shane Laws, Michael Burns, Nick Hernandez, and (not pictured) Gary Thomas listen. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
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Google considers Ford County for data center

Jeremiah Nicholson, Ford County, Kansas farmer, expects sorghum harvest sooner rather than later in 2024, especially if hot temps persist. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Adapting to change 

  • September 6, 2024
  • By Kylene Scott

Resurfacing project underway in Ford County

  • April 19, 2024
  • By hpj-editorial

Making the best better

  • September 17, 2021
  • By Kylene Scott

Promising wheat crop indicated in Ford County plots

  • May 30, 2021
  • By Dave Bergmeier

First COVID-19 case in Ford County confirmed

  • March 17, 2020
  • By hpj-editorial

Ethanol fire burning west of Minneola

  • June 12, 2018
  • By hpj-editorial

Sen. Moran’s staff to have office hours in Ford County April 10

  • March 29, 2018
  • By hpj-editorial

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