Older adults filling up changing tech classes
Older adults and Baby Boomers increasingly take technology courses at Johnson County Community College and Neosho College. Experts note seniors seek basics, social media, and photo or video editing, while instructors tailor content to skill levels.
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Keith Krieger
Johnson County Community College
JCCC
Neosho County Community College
Ottawa
Pew Research Center
Internet and American Life Project
Neosho County
Karen Bertels
NCCC
Krieger
Bertels
Lawrence City Budget Moves To Raise Tax Levy 185 Mills
City commissioners weigh a 1.85 mill levy increase to balance a 2015 budget that would require about $2.1 million in in year cuts without more revenue. Mayor Corliss notes pension, health care, and salary costs drive the change, with nine new full time positions proposed. The plan aims to cover rising expenses while hoping for modest growth in the tax base and sales tax receipts.
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City Hall
David Corliss
Corliss
Ljworld.com
Arts and Culture
Public Works Department
City Reporter Chad Lawhorn Contact Details
City reporter Chad Lawhorn can be reached at 832-6362 or via clawhorn at Ijworld.com.
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Chad Lawhorn
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Language for Travelers Courses Attract Couple
Erica and David Miller joined Johnson County Community College travel language classes to gain practical phrases before a France trip. The eight week French for Travelers costs 109 dollars and aims at basic survival phrases rather than full fluency. The program also offers travel planning courses for Europe with two and a half hour sessions costing 29 dollars.
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Tim Frenzel
JCCC
Frenzel
France
Miller
Europe
Italy
Paris
London
Vienna
Budapest
Prague
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