Honor Roll Students Named by Area Schools
Area schools announce quarter and semester honor roll lists with top grades. The print edition directs readers to Education on page 5 for full lists while weather forecasts cover tonight and Saturday with temperatures and snow chances.
Say Ahhhhh Dental fair teaches kids good habits
The Fifth Annual Children's Dental Health Fair runs 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Steven L. Thompson's dental office 1334 S Main. Children receive a free screening toothbrush supplies and educational materials while learning brushing technique and diet's impact.
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Steven L. Thompson
S. Main
Thompson
Rhonda Laird
Laird
Linda Hermreck
Julie Maxwell
Pam Collins
Marikay Bures
Joe Moon
Lair
Laurie Sisk
Jordan Bunce
Ottawa High School tests new online learning tool
Ottawa High School in Kansas becomes a test site for Virtual Prescriptive Learning from Greenbush, aimed at diagnosing student weaknesses and tailoring math instruction. The pilot involves 30 sophomores from USD 290, chosen for strong behavior and attendance, with goals of improving readiness for spring 2014 state tests and meeting No Child Left Behind requirements.
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Andy Gassaway
Maureen Weiss
Greenbush
Kansas City
Kansas
Ottawa High School
Sharon Hoch
Future Visions
Hoch
USD 290
VPL
OHS
Gene variant links to pain tolerance found
University of Michigan neuroscientists tested healthy adults in an f scanner and found that those with a certain gene version tolerate more pain. The study suggests tailoring pain treatment and may help predict medication responses by linking pain perception to natural endorphin production.
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Washington
University of Michigan
Pomona Wins 1.4 Million Grant for Water System Upgrade
Pomona officials secure a 1.4 million dollar USDA grant to overhaul the water system replacing over nine miles of mains, 44 hydrants, and 320 meters. Mayor Kirk Lauritsen says pipes are 90 years old and aim is improved water flows and quality. Project total around 1.8 million with state and rural development support. Bid opening anticipated by early summer after legal steps.
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Herald
Pomona
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Kirk Lauritsen
Lauritsen
Department of Commerce and Housing
Laurie Sian
Usda Rural Development Program
City Hall
Kim Stankard
Carole Curtis
Gary Smith
USDA
Chuck Banks
Usda Rural Development
John Shepherd
Jim Robinson
Julie Shepherd
Linda Servaes
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