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A well-attended meeting was held Thursday night at St. Anthony’s Hall in Strong City. Conversation from the candidates focused on the impact of redistricting on Kansas’ congressional candidates, with a particular emphasis on representation for rural areas and the challenges of maintaining conservative values in the fa e of urbanization. Other topics included government’s role in helping people, personal stories of constituents and the challenges and solutions in local government, including improved cybersecurity, welfare reform and congressional candidates’ platforms. Candidates also shared their plans to ensure community safety, with a focus on involving youth, working with schools and addressing drug-related issues.