Garden City KMOM brings free dental care to thousands
In Topeka and Garden City, the Kansas Mission of Mercy joins volunteers including Jerri Jones to stage a two day free dental clinic at Finney County Fairgrounds. Dentists, students, and sponsors prepare to serve uninsured residents starting Friday with first come, first served care.
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Mission of Mercy
Jerri Jones
Wheat Lands Conference Center
Kansas Mission of Mercy
Topeka
Jones
KMOWM
Garden City
KMOM
Jeff Stasch
Wichita
Jon Tilton
Stasch
Tilton
Lisa Russell- Knoll
Stash
Finney County Fairgrounds
District budget committee hears 15 program pitches
The USD 457 budget committee reviews funding requests from 15 district programs as 40 district staff and community members prepare to assign points. Half the programs presented Tuesday, the rest Wednesday, detailing plans under constant, 2 percent cut, or growth scenarios. Now in the 12th year of program budgeting, a 16-member volunteer panel, four teachers, three classified staff, and one board member guide the process.
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Bob Kreutzer
Kreutzer
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Bush climate change policy draws mixed reviews in Kansas
President Bush's first major foray into climate policy drew both praise and criticism from Kansans. Energy companies including Westar supported a balanced approach while acknowledging the challenge of meeting the 2025 target to end greenhouse gas growth. Local officials noted the burden on coal-fired plants and the effort to curb CO2 emissions.
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Topeka
Hns
Bush
Kansans
Power
Westar
Bill Eastman
Garden City Airport to buy new firefighting vehicle
Garden City Regional Airport moves toward upgrading firefighting capacity as bids open for two safety projects. A $712,500 FAA Airport Improvement Program grant supports a 1,500 gallon water capacity vehicle with a snozzle and optional infrared camera. Bidder chosen, construction to start after notice to proceed.
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Garden City
U.S
Jerry Moran
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Grant Phillips
Phillips
Moran
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
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