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March 20 9:30 a.m. — Bethel College Life Enrichment “The Brief Career of the Planet Pluto, Linked to the Kansans Clyde and Owen,” Jim Yoder,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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March 23-24 “Spring is in the Air” Harvey County Lawn and Garden Show, Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 W. Hickory Street. Admission $1 Saturday,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
GAF sets groundbreaking
By Chad Frey Newton Kansan About a year ago one of the largest economic development projects in the region was announced — manufacturer GAF announced… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
State budget blueprint leaves out Kansans who need state disability services
TOPEKA — The governor and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle promised to reduce wait times for thousands of the state’s most vulnerable residents in need of health care.But current funding proposals fall millions short of the amount needed to shrink the list of Kansans waiting for crucial state disabilities services.Rocky Nichols, executive director of the Disability Rights Center of Kansas, pointed to earlier statements from Republican leadership in the Legislature and Gov.
Speaking Truth: The Curse of Sex Trafficking in America
Clay Center, Kansas – Along with millions of other movie-goers, my wife and I attended the blockbuster movie, Sound of Freedom.
School has found a solution for negative behavior: Put kids to work
WICHITA — Teachers at Woodman Elementary School were noticing something about kids who misbehave in class.“Students will seek attention, whether it’s positive or negative,” said Jaime Johnston, the school psychologist at Woodman.
If schools won’t ban kids’ cellphones, some lawmakers say, they will
By: Elaine S. PovichStatesNewsroom Florida now bans cellphones during class, and lawmakers elsewhere — including Kansas — like the idea At David H. Hickman High… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The case for college
Americans are losing faith in college education.
Education Frontlines: The “George Washington” of China
Go to the major city Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan and you can visit Sun Yat-sen’s statue in a country that celebrates him as “father of the nation.” Go to the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing at the foot of Purple Mountain and you will find him titled the “Forerunner of the Revolution” by mainland China, recognizing his role in overthrowing the Qing Dynasty in the 1911 Revolution.
With early childhood office, lawmakers can launch better lives for littlest Kansans
The first five years of a child’s life are vital for growth and development.