NBICU 25th Anniversary Celebration at St. Catherine
St. Catherine Hospital marks the 25th anniversary of its Newborn Intensive Care Unit with a public event from 11 30 a m to 2 p m at A Harold Long Park. NBICU began in 1977 under Dr Stephen Meyers and now operates a seven bed Level II unit admitting about 100 infants yearly.
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Lakin Lions Club to Sponsor Fourth Annual Car Show
The Lakin Lions Club hosts a car show featuring cars trucks and motorcycles at Commerce Bank parking lot 300 E Santa Fe Trail Blvd Lakin. A rodeo parade starts at 10 a.m. at High Plains Retirement Village with registration at 10 30 a.m. and show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A poker run follows at 3 30 p.m. Fees 20 for show and poker run 10 show only with used eyeglasses or hearing aid, 15 poker run only. Meals 2 50. Details from Carol Schulz or Kathy McVey.
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Health insurance HIPAA session offered at St Catherine Hospital
A free compliance informational session on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at St Catherine Hospital 410 Walnut St. The program is by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and HARK Kansas.
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Grant to expand access to Cessna facility in Wichita
A 3.5 million dollar grant from the U S Department of Commerce will fund improvements on Hoover Road to ease access to the Cessna Aircraft facility in Wichita. Senator Sam Brownback announced the award as part of Sedgwick County efforts to fix narrow surrounding roads and improve plant access. Edwardsville police officer and FBI drug task force member Sgt Jim Marble was fired after a weekend crash while off duty on Kansas Highway 32. he was treated for minor injuries.
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E coli outbreak prompts policy change on quick notices
Federal inspectors will notify meat processors immediately when a positive E coli result is found in ground beef sent to retailers or grinders. The move follows a 12 day delay before ConAgra Beef Co. was told about tainted meat from its Greeley plant, triggering a recall of 354,200 pounds.
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Scott County Commission moves into renovated courthouse
Scott County Commission met in a newly renovated courthouse meeting room with a cherry wood table replacing the old military green setup. Construction updates from D and D Builders cover courtroom fixtures, tile ceilings, elevator completion by July 24, and front steps replacement after elevator install. County officials plan Aug 19 moveback dates if renovations finish on time, with minor details like trim and towel holders addressed as the project nears completion. Lynn Epler hired as part time janitor to support settled offices.
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Moran faces no opposition in 1st District race
Republican Jerry Moran seeks a fourth term in Kansas 1st District with no primary opponent from his party and no Democratic candidate. The new map, upheld by a federal court, shifts Junction City and Fort Riley between districts, triggering voter confusion and concerns over primary timing.
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Finney County GIS wins national award at ESRI conference
Finney County Garden City GIS department led by Mark Dinkel with GIS techs Shane Lobdell and David McNaught received a national award of achievement from ESRI for GIS use in law enforcement traffic analysis water and sewer mapping and maintenance. The award honored ten organizations including Verizon Wireless and New York City Office of Emergency Management.
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