Health reform forum draws about 200 in Kansas City area
About 200 people attended a four hour community forum on federal health reform at The Dread hotel. A panel of state and national health leaders discussed ACA mandates and insurance regulation while John McDonough provided expert insight. The Sunflower Foundation sponsored the event led by Marcia Nielsen KU Medical Center.
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City seeks volunteers to shovel sidewalks for elderly
Lawrence officials and Douglas County Senior Services push early signups for the Safe Winter Walkways Program as volunteers are matched to elderly residents. Last year saw 52 volunteers and 140 tickets issued for unshoveled sidewalks amid 42 inches of snow, with calls open at 832 3338 or www.lawrences.org.
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U S marshals arrest man in house investigation
U S marshals arrested Joshua Sexton 26 of Leavenworth at a home in North Lawrence after an investigation in the 500 block of Locust Street. Police used a bomb squad robot, a search warrant, and assisted by Douglas County sheriff and fire crews. No one was harmed and Woodlawn School was notified.
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Wichita Soldier Tom Moffitt Remembered With Half-Staff Flags
Kansas Governor Parkinson ordered flags at half-staff today for Army Specialist Tom Moffitt of Wichita who died from wounds in Afghanistan. He was 21, killed in the Sarobi district of Paktika Province. A memorial service is set for 10 a.m. Saturday at Central Community Church in Wichita, with burial at Arlington. He is survived by parents John and Brenda, and brother Jake, a KU student.
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Dole Institute Event Celebrates Marine Corps Birthday
The U S Marine Corps turns 235 and KU’s Dole Institute on West Campus hosts the Nov 10 celebration at 10 30 a m with retired Navy Captain John W Newsom as guest speaker. Newsom a Naval Academy graduate served in World War II Korea and Vietnam.
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Kansas University Receives $4 Million for Reading Research
Kansas University will receive about $4 million to study how reading is taught to children. Hugh Catts of KU notes current teaching emphasizes word recognition over total text comprehension. The Lee's Summit district partners with KU to develop materials for teachers as part of a $120 million Reading for Understanding Initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
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