Delia NewsLocal news for Delia, KS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Fire damages unoccupied home on reservation- October 31, 2007 A fire on the Prairie Band Potawatomi Indian Reservation on Tuesday caused extensive damage to the interior of an unoccupied, single-story home, the tribal fire department said today. via The Topeka Capital-Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/delia-ks/2007/10/fire-damages-unoccupied-home-on-reservation?fro... Minority commissions outline priorities- October 27, 2007 "This is research we're trying to put in front of legislators." Two state organizations representing Hispanics and African-Americans met Friday to identify ways to shape public policy on issues ranging from health care to immigration.The Kansas Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission and the Kansas African-American Affairs Commission developed five key priorities for the 2008-09 legislative session: Examine health care policies and focus on disparities among African-Americans and...http://www.topix.net/city/delia-ks/2007/10/minority-commissions-outline-priorities?fromrss... Hispanic group honors Latinas- October 5, 2007 "That's what we want to promote" Members of the city's Hispanic women's organization, Mana de Wichita, are recognizing seven 'quiet warriors' whose determination and passion make a difference in their community and beyond.'We want to recognize the Latina leaders we do have in Wichita and sort of showcase them to the rest of the city,' said state Rep. Delia Garcia, former Mana president.This is the first year for the awards ceremony, which coincides with National Hispanic Heritage Month,...http://www.topix.net/city/delia-ks/2007/10/hispanic-group-honors-latinas?fromrss=1 |