Twin car bombings kill 18 near Iraqi interior ministry
Two car bombs exploded near the interior minister's offices in Baghdad killing 18 people and wounding 36. Al-Qaida in Iraq claimed responsibility, targeting police guarding the minister Fatah al- Nagqib in a broad wave of violence. Nearby schools and streets were disrupted as U.S. forces cleared the area and a third device failed to explode.
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Baghdad
Iraq
Al-Qaida
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi
Fatah al- Nagqib
Al-Naqib
Health study outlines minority health struggles in Kansas
At Kansas first Minority Health Conference in Lawrence Kimminaul notes minorities near half a million and growth since 1980 2000. She cites barriers to care education and housing and calls for an office of minority health while Sebelius urges addressing minority needs for better quality of life.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Kimminaul
Nebraska
Kathleen Sebelius
Racial minority health gaps in Kansas demand action
Kansas Latinos show the lowest early prenatal care uptake and education levels, risking poorer outcomes. African Americans face higher infant mortality and earlier death from cancer and diabetes, often from avoidable causes. Native Americans have earlier diabetes mortality and risk behaviors. Asians and Pacific Islanders risk late disease detection due to screening hesitancy. Howard Rodenberg of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment urges attention as minority groups near 20 percent of the population.
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Kansas
Howard Rodenberg
State board debates science curriculum evolution revisions
Kansas board members discuss evolution in science standards as dissenting group pushes critical evolution revisions. Some conservatives recall education experiences while others back the draft standards. Hearings in Topeka May 5 face a scientist boycott and calls for open discussion on evolution versus intelligent design.
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Standards Committee
Steve Abrams
Arkansas City
Topeka
Case
Lassey
Habitat project on Arkansas River faces delays and funding questions
A river restoration plan from east of Lee Richardson Zoo to the Smith sandpits aims to remove invasive species, plant natives, and create wetlands with a 5.3 million cost. City and county share about 265000 cash plus 1.06 million in donated labor and land, but costs vary as studies finish and land donations shift. If new landowners resist, funding rises and water rights must be acquired, delaying the 2006 funding cycle.
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Lee Richardson Zoo
Smith Sandpits
Baffa
Ulysses Hospital names new CEO Ohlen to lead future
Ulysses hospital selects Ohlen as chief executive amid past tensions with former CEO Asa Wilson. Board members praise his open communication and staff-relations strengths while noting ongoing goals in physician recruitment and addressing nursing shortages. Ohlen, raised in Minnesota and South Dakota, values rural hospital experience and community ties.
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Asa Wilson
Ulysses
Wilson
Brewer
Ohlen
Bob Wilson
Cal Field
Minnesota
South Dakota
Gudrun
Kansas
Teri Christian
Timing Divides Farmers at 3i Show Amid Growth Shifts
The 3i Show in Garden City faces timing debates as organizers move it later to fit planting and irrigation schedules. Eddie Estes says no perfect time exists while Wes Allred notes regional shows influence. Vendors report strong interest with 500 contracts, yet space, consolidation, and fewer farmers shape attendance and product trends.
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Eddie Estes
Wes Allred
Jerry Shippers
Case
Finney County
Luke Harrington
Allred
Shippers
Alfred
Estes
Garden City
Steve Dyer
Garden City Area
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