Economy slows as inflation heats up in second quarter
The Commerce Department reports GDP growth at 2.5 percent for the April to June quarter, well below the prior 5.6 percent pace and shy of analyst forecasts. Inflation rises with core prices up 2.9 percent, the highest since 1994, reflecting higher energy costs and higher interest rates.
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Commerce Department
United States
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Federal Reserve
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Insurance snag cancels fairgrounds fundraising event
Jordan faced last minute demands for full coverage beyond $1 million to protect spectators and arena, sparking board dispute. Swank said organizers ignored requirements, delaying action until two weeks prior. With no adequate liability policy, the board canceled the event after waiving most fees. remaining funds would go to cover arena electricity and deposits, with leftovers returned. Jordan spent about $13,000 on preparations. prizes and raffles expected to be auctioned to pay debts, with a guaranteed memorial check for the boys.
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Fairgrounds
Chelsey D'Albini
Royce Swank
Fair Board
Swank
Ottawa
Cheyenne
County seeks new administrator after firing former head
Kansas officials aim to rehire a county administrator who will avoid micromanaging departments and focus on the big picture. Newton urges candidates from the Midwest with budgeting smarts and people skills, noting previous searches yielded few suitable applicants.
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University of Kansas School of Public Administration
Newton
Midwest
Ron Henrickson
Henrickson
San Juan County
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Kansas Association of Counties
Capsule camera helps diagnose unexplained bleeding
Jackson Winans undergoes a wireless capsule video test to locate bleeding after prior endoscopies. The capsule, about the size of a multivitamin, transmits images to a waist-carried recorder and passes within 1 to 3 days. The procedure, not Medicare approved, was first done at Dr. Jackson’s Ottawa office with Given Imaging personnel present.
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Winans
Ously
Given Imaging Ltd
Overland Park
Ottawa
Dr. Jackson
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