Garden City hosts 20th annual AKC dog show
Hundreds of dogs and owners gather at Finney County Fairgrounds Exhibition Building for the Garden City Kennel Club Inc. hosted 20th annual American Kennel Club show. Spectators roam as handlers lead dogs on leashes and fans watch the display.
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Obama to loosen federal funding for stem cell research
President Obama announced an executive order to allow broader use of taxpayer dollars for embryonic stem cell research, reversing Bush era limits and aiming to accelerate medical breakthroughs. He acknowledged risks but stressed oversight and urgency to regain lost ground while funding private lines created during the ban. The move drew mixed reactions from Republicans including Rep. Cantor who urged focus on the economy.
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Kansas board boosts vaccine requirements for students
Lawrence AP Kansas students will face higher immunization standards next fall as the state health department expands requirements. Sixth through ninth graders must have three hepatitis B doses, kindergarteners need two varicella doses, and all students must have at least one varicella dose, for the 2010 2011 school year. The changes reflect disease outbreak-driven coverage needs.
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Youngster Not Short on Motivation Excels in School
Lexi Peterson, a Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center fifth grader, volunteers with Miles of Smiles four times weekly, participates in Girl Scouts, plays viola, and attends church weekly. Despite a full schedule she earns straight As and achieved a top score on the Kansas State Assessment reading section.
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Fifth grader Lexi Peterson tops Kansas reading scores
Neighbors Elementary student Lexi Peterson, a fifth grader at Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center, earned the state's highest reading score for her grade. Parents Chrissy and Josh Whitcanack celebrate her self motivation and reading achievements as she tackles a new challenge from her teacher.
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