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John Marshall
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John Marshall is the retired editor-owner of the Lindsborg (Kan.) News-Record (2001-2012), and for 27 years (1970-1997) was a reporter, editor and publisher for publications of the Hutchinson-based Harris Newspaper Group. He has been writing about Kansas people, government and culture for more than 40 years, and currently writes a column for the News-Record and The Rural Messenger. He lives in Lindsborg with his wife, Rebecca, and their 21 year-old African-Grey parrot, Themis.
History’s lesson
In election years, educators come under pressure from the most vocal critics who demand that we teach our youngsters how to earn a living...
History’s lessons
In election years, educators come under pressure from the most vocal critics who demand that we teach our youngsters how to earn a living...
Outlasting disappointment
The immense doors of the east and north wings opened and closed, bringing another rush of frigid air. The red-cheeked and frozen-cloaked begin to...
Ever persistent
When he worked in Washington, Bob Dole was an enduring presence for Kansas as a member of the House (1961-69) and in the senate...
The DuMars era
Greg DuMars retires this month after more than 20 years as Lindsborg City Administrator, and the event leaves a slight feeling of unease and...
Mutual purpose – a memory
A generation ago most Kansans, from metro, 'burbs or boondocks, recognized a connection with their state legislators. What happened in town or on the...
Rural issues, rural caucus
The Kansas Legislature has marked a special session this week in Topeka to curse federal covid vaccine mandates. Other legislatures have done the same...
Prophet and Sage
Dick Ryan, the long-retired director of the legislature's research department, died on October 19 this year in Topeka at age 95. In his 46...
‘One man, one vote’ (4)
The 2020 federal census will be used to guide another reapportionment of seats (and power) in the Kansas House of Representatives, State Senate and...
‘One man, one vote’ (3)
The 2020 federal census will be used again to guide another reapportionment of the seats (and power) in the Kansas House of Representatives, State...
