TOPEKA — Kansas’ shortage of nurses, aides and other personnel required to operate long-term care facilities substantially increased since 2020 to rank fourth among the most problematic states in the nation, a survey says.
Dear Doctors: I had rheumatic fever when I was 5 years old. My heart is fine, but after my illness, I had trouble learning. I’m 79 now and still struggle to understand some things, especially the age we live in, with electronic everything. What does rheumatic fever do to the body? Can it affect the brain?
Friday at Halstead Scorers GIRLS Team scores — Smoky Valley 112, Cheney 108, Berean Academy 76, Hesston 59, Concordia 34, Conway Springs 31.5, Wichita Trinity Academy 26, Kingman 33, Hillsboro 23, Pratt 20, Marion 20, Haven 16, Halstead 16, Sedgwick 8, Wichita Independent 2.5, Douglass 2, Hutchinson Trinity 1. Shot put — 1.
Newton Community for Racial Justice (NCRJ) will hold its final webinar in a series of three on diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. “This is an excellent opportunity to discover tips and information on how to bring inclusion and diversity to your workplace,” said Brian Lee, a member of NCRJ’s Business and Employment Committee, which has planned and coordinated the webinar series.
The Law Enforcement Advisory Panel was formed in 2006, an organization designed to be “a bridge between the police and community members,” with an eye on community members who might feel profiled — no matter what reason they may feel that has happened to them.
Museums are good at documenting the past, and, keeping an eye on the future. That, however, does not mean they do not want or need a little help when thinking about what is to come in the years ahead.
Area students participated in the District 6—Kansas Music Teachers Association Music Progressions at Bethel College, N. Newton, KS, April 23, 2022. This annual test provides a musical event evaluating the progressive growth of all students—those studying music as a hobby or those wishing to be professional musicians. In addition to performing on the piano, each student is tested in areas of listening, keyboard theory and written theory.
Anahi and Natalie Sanchez of Newton High School were named as finalists for the National “Gear Up” business contest. Their winning business idea is “The Seedman.” During the April 23 virtual competition the twin sisters were able to present The Seedman before a review panel of five judges, answering questions about the business model, growth potential, and finance ideas.
The 34th annual Kansas Veterans & Family Reunion has been announced – planned for June 17 through 19 at Veteran’s Point of El Dorado Lake. The renuion is a nonprofit organization based in El Dorado dedicated to the celebration of members of the armed forces.
LECOMPTON — Abraham Lincoln(s) paid a visit to Lecompton’s Historical Society on Saturday — roughly 30 of them. The visitors were members of the Association of Lincoln Presenters, a group of men and women across the United States who enjoy portraying Abraham or Mary Todd Lincoln.