ASHLAND — Walsh University's Zach Kreft shared the male track and field honors at this week's Great Midwest Athletic Conference Championships.Kreft won the 5,000 meters in 14:13.72. He also won the 10,000 in 29:15.36. He was one of five Cavaliers to win G-MAC titles.Gabe Miller won the men's discus (179 feet). Mitchell Dunham won the 3,000 steeplechase (8:58.06).Kya Epps won the women's 100 (11.85) and 200 (24.12). Kelsey Hartsock won the pole vault with a jump (13-7.25).Epps was the first female student to score. She also ran on the Cavaliers' 400 relay that finished third.Walsh finished fifth overall in both…
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March 25, 2023 By Kimberly Stern CareNow® Urgent Care today announced the opening of a new clinic at 3509 SW Market St., Lee's Summit, MO. Part of HCA Healthcare, one of the nation's largest healthcare providers, CareNow operates more than 200 urgent care locations across the country. CareNow is also part of HCA Midwest Health, the largest health care provider in the Kansas City area. “The Lee's Summit community is experiencing tremendous growth. And increasingly, people want access to health care services closer to where they live, work and play,” said HCA Midwest Health President Keith Zimmerman. “The addition of…
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For months, it was eerily quiet at Midwest School. Apart from the rustling of leaves in the enclosed parking lot, the only sounds are the clanking of the flagpole and the barking of the dog across the street.It has been like this since May, when health officials closed the 120-student K-12 school after detecting dangerous levels of toxic gases inside.Midwest, population 418, is in the middle of the Salt Creek oil field, the oldest in Wyoming. It quickly became clear that the gases were coming from the oil field, but no one knew exactly how they were getting into the…
Margaret Quamme | Special to The Columbus DispatchTech journalist Rebecca Fannin has covered Silicon Valley and China for many years, but recently turned her attention closer to home.Her new book, “Silicon Heartland: Transforming the Midwest from Rust Belt to Tech Belt,” covers the Midwest's ongoing evolution from the Rust Belt to a more technological economy.Fannin, who now lives in New York, grew up in Lancaster, Ohio, and will return there Wednesday for a free talk, book sale and conversation with Lancaster Mayor David Scheffler at the main branch of the Fairfield County District Library.Question: How did you decide to switch…
L to R MOAA President George Gill, Mary Carmody and Terry Devanie and Mike Peck, President, Illinois Veterans Advisory Council Po Lin Peck Col. Mike Peck, Chairman of the Illinois Veterans Advisory Council, presented Mary Carmody, Director, Midwest Veterans Closet, North Chicago, with the announcement of a $97,684.26 grant from the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs. There is approximately $1.5 million available for grants in the fall quarter. Those wishing to apply for the grant need only go to the IDVA website, Veterans Cash Lottery and fill out the application. Grants are available for organizations that provide assistance with health…
Fraud & Cybercrime Management, Healthcare, Industry Specific The incident comes as several other regional providers are recovering from recent attacks Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • August 29, 2023 HSHS St. (Image: Prevea) Two allied health care organizations that operate dozens of clinics and 15 hospitals in the Midwest are the latest regional medical providers to grapple with an enterprise-wide IT outage affecting clinical and administrative applications.See also: OnDemand | Splunk and Panther integration for real-time alerting and custom dashboarding IT systems and phones have been down system-wide since Sunday at Green Bay, Wis.-based Prevea Health and its sister organization, Springfield…
Experiential learning is one of the top opportunities MBA students look for in a program. It's often highly touted by business schools, but what does that experience really look like? At the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management, the MBA experience connects the business world to the classroom. Under the guidance of industry experts, students gain hands-on experience and make a significant difference for real-world clients. These opportunities not only build resumes, but build relationships with companies, acting as a springboard for a career. Even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, within months of graduating from the Carlson School, 95% of…
Wheat harvest in Culver, KansasArin Yoon/Bloomberg via Getty Images Large areas of the US Midwest have seen average temperatures drop slightly since the 1950s, in part due to farmers growing more crops and pumping more water for irrigation. However, climate change may eventually overwhelm this “warming hole,” with consequences for crop yields in one of the world's largest breadbaskets. For decades, climate researchers have puzzled unusually cold temperatures seen in the US Midwest and Southeast since the late 1950s. Average temperatures in the region have declined slightly, even as global…
The cyber threat landscape is rapidly evolving, and now is the time for individuals and businesses to learn about the latest threat intelligence, collaborate and prepare. This summit will cover major industries, business attacks, remote workforce, emerging technology, national security, cryptocurrencies and more.The intersection of technology between Midwest industries is vital to maintaining the region's competitive edge, as well as our daily lives. Communities must prioritize new technology and innovation to remain stable and safe. Whether it's in the supply chain, the warehouse, the storefront, the streets or the skies, industry leaders must continue to take steps forward. The Midwest…