Kansas House speaker proposes split KC area in remap
Speaker Mike O Neal floated a plan splitting the Kansas City area between two districts and tying part of it to rural western Kansas in a four district redraw unveiled by the House Redistricting Committee. Critics say Wyandotte County would be moved to dilute Democratic influence.
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Number of farms stable in Kansas
The National Agricultural Statistics Service reports U S farms declined slightly nationwide while Kansas numbers stayed steady at 65 500 farms in 2011. Kansas used about 46 million acres for crops pasture and grazing, slightly down from 46 1 million in 2010, with an average Kansas farm size of 702 acres.
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Lawrence model railroad show fuels train love at fairgrounds
Nate Steinlage, 5, steers a miniature time saver layout at the 11th annual Lawrence Model Railroad Club Train Show. He moves five freight cars before the 15 minute buzzer, showcasing a hobby scene at Douglas County Fairgrounds that supports the LINK pantry with food drives and ticket discounts.
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John Allen
Thomas
Douglas County Fairgrounds
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Richard Gwin
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Bert Nash Center Offers Walk-In Mental Health Assessments
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center now provides walk-in assessments for all new patients. COO Pat Roach Smith notes prior appointment only visits caused a week wait and no-shows of 30 to 40 percent, harming both staff time and patient care. Walk-in hours run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays for adults and 9:30 a.m. onward for children.
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Pat Roach Smith
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