Rural Center school: tight space fuels family learning
Dents in kindergarten through grade S, Watson leads four teachers for 13 students in a compact Rural Center school. A weekly bookmobile visit, multi-use gymnasium auditorium and pages of funding from grants and Watson’s pocket fund basic supplies as students pace through accelerated math and a lively reading program. Geio the gecko watches over a bustling classroom.
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Diplomatic Push on Iraq War Faces UN Roadblocks
Powell listened as Blix questioned U.S. intelligence ahead of potential new UN action. Britain and the United States hoped for a swift draft resolution but Friday talks stalled amid antiwar sentiment. Washington aims for a decision in weeks while seeking UN backing or proceeding without it.
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Foster families seek more homes in Franklin County
Franklin County social services describe foster care challenges with many children in CINC status under scrutiny by SRS. Most cases involve physical abuse concerns and permanency hearings aim to reintegrate families or terminate parental rights for adoption. Local recruiter says need for ages 1 and up. families like Wooge and Mitchell balance emotional ties with long term goals.
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Laura Harris
Ottawa Srs
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Harris
Kaw Valley Center
Kursten Smith
KVC Behavioral HealthCare
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Wooge
Mitchell
Katie
Katelynn
Kendra
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Health care storm hits Kansas hospitals hard
Hospitals face rising costs and Medicare shortfalls as demand grows. Hutchinson and others report losses with four major threats outlined by Kansas Hospital Association president Don Wilson. Legislators explore Medicaid reform focusing on long term care and prescription drugs to curb spiraling costs.
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Don Wilson
Topeka
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Kansas
Kansans
Andrea Gail
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Sen
Pete Brungardt
R-Salina
Brungardt
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