Archive for Wednesday, August 10, 2011

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BJHS fails to meet AYP requirements
By Kyle Davis
August 9, 2011
Public schools in Kansas showed improved scores and success ratings in the yearly Adequate Yearly Progress requirements for the 2010-11 school year, despite having to meet higher standards.

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Little revenue from Farm Aid has gone to Kansas farmers
By Sarah Henning
August 10, 2011
Farm Aid helps dozens of organizations and thousands of farmers each year through its programs and grants. But, for those expecting their dollars from the group’s Aug. 13 concert at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park to make their way from ticket sellers to grandpa’s chicken coop, think again.
Chamber of Commerce announces new board members at luncheon
By Kyle Davis
August 10, 2011
Jay Randels, Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce vice president, announced the names of the two new board members, including who would be his replacement, at the monthly chamber luncheon Wednesday at The Lodge.
Creditworthy? Advice for parents as students hit the road with their first credit cards
By Staff Report
August 10, 2011
As the fall semester draws near at area colleges and universities, the Kansas Credit Union Association offers advice, below, to parents about students and credit cards.
Brownback says state is returning to feds $31.5 million health care reform grant
By Scott Rothschild
August 10, 2011
Gov. Sam Brownback on Tuesday rejected a $31.5 million grant from the federal government to implement a part of health care reform designed to allow Kansans to get the best insurance coverage possible.