Thousands line up in heat for Just Food mobile pantry
Hundreds of Douglas County residents endure 100 degree heat to receive food donations from the Just Food mobile pantry organized by ECKAN. Harvesters from Kansas City provide about 14 pallets of perishable items to feed about 226 households in two hours, with volunteers and church groups aiding distribution.
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Waist size linked to higher death risk in older adults
Large waistlines double death risk over a decade across normal, overweight, and obese BMI groups. The Archives of Internal Medicine study of 100000 adults from 1997 to 2006 shows waist size raises mortality risk even if BMI is normal, with four extra inches elevating risk 15 to 25 percent, notably in women.
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American Cancer Society
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No Child Left Behind hits Lawrence district again
Lawrence public schools show math proficiency above 80 percent and reading near 90 percent, but eight district schools and the district itself miss adequate yearly progress in at least one of 20 state subgroups, marking an improvement designation. Administrators propose curriculum review, targeted tutoring, and data warehousing to boost scores.
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Agencies, bars push back against fake IDs in Lawrence
Lawrence agencies and bars roll out posters and outreach to deter minors from using fake IDs. The campaign Fake ID 101, funded by a $25,000 grant, targets 21 or younger venues with warnings of a $2,500 fine and up to one year in jail. Partners include The New Tradition Coalition, KTSRO, ABC, KU Public Safety, Lawrence police, and the Douglas County Sheriff's Department.
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Civil War Frontier Mud Forts Fueled by River Visit
On a Wednesday excursion to the Kansas River, children will build mud forts as part of a Civil War era frontier program. The event invites young participants to explore 19th century life through hands on activities and riverside play.
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