Local schools win nutrition and wellness awards in Kansas
Florence Wilson Elementary’s Susana Esquivel notes kids increasingly eat lettuce as part of healthier meals. Kansas districts earned four award levels from the state on menus activity and PE hours under the Let’s Move in Kansas initiative. Bronze districts include Florence Wilson and Georgia Matthews Elementary among many. A second annual 5K run at Lee Richardson Zoo engages students, staff, and families ahead of a Monday award visit by KDHE consultant Kelly Chanay.
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Unemployment Rates Varied Between City and Surrounding Areas
State Labor Department figures show Wichita MSA at 6.5 percent unemployment, city of Wichita at 7.2 percent due to the household survey measuring residents by home location. DurVall notes strong CDL and welding job demand statewide with many openings, yet employers pause hiring. retraining dollars and fast, practical technical courses are emphasized. Missouri
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Mixed signals after recession show gains and gaps
Economists note progress since the December 2007 to June 2009 downturn. Household net worth rebounded to 66.1 trillion by late 2012, near the 2007 peak, while foreclosures fell to pre crisis levels and GDP recovered to 13.7 trillion by 2012. Unemployment remains high at 7.7 percent with 22.6 million underemployed or unemployed.
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