Fall allergy risk rises in Douglas County this year
In Lawrence area fields and homes report higher weed and ragweed pollen as a wetter spring and cooler early summer boosted weed growth. Experts note mold spores and Russian thistle and pigweed contribute to symptoms while Weather.com classifies Lawrence pollen as very high last week and expectations point to several more ragweed days into mid October.
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Children’s Mercy Hospital
Kansas City
Journal-World
Native Americans Exempt From Health Reform Mandate
American Indians are exempt from the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate. The 2010 law allows exemptions for certain groups, including Native Americans eligible for care through the Indian Health Service. Open enrollment for exchanges begins October 1 for those earning 100 to 400 percent of the federal poverty level.
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Douglas County
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Indian Health Service
Repairs to begin on Turnhalle building in Lawrence
Lawrence Preservation Alliance says repairs worth 125000 will start after design work by Dunfield Design on the Turnhalle at 900 Rhode Island St. City inspectors found the basement unfit due to water filtration mold, forcing Free State Glass to halt operations. If weather cooperates, work could finish by early spring.
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Lawrence Preservation Alliance
Dunfield Design
Rhode Island St
Free State Glass
Birthday Cake Mission Reaches Local Children
Two area women and their organization dedicate effort to ensure every child receives a cake and a present for birthdays. The effort aims to bring joy to local youngsters across the community.
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South Park
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Turnhalle
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