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ELLY GRIMM

   • Leader & Times

The fall and winter seasons will be approaching soon, which means more people will be at risk for respiratory illnesses and viruses.

To help with just that, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a new national campaign last week to help inform the public about common respiratory viruses and available vaccines. The campaign, Risk Less. Do More., aims to increase awareness of vaccines that reduce serious illness from influenza (flu), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in high-risk populations and to limit the spread of these viruses among all Americans, according to an HHS release.

ROBERT PIERCE

   • Leader & Times

Liberal’s Grace Place Pregnancy Care Center has two major fundraisers during the year, and the biggest one is coming up in less than a month.

Officials with the local pregnancy care center are preparing for the 2024 Grace Place fundraising banquet, and Director Letty Hernandez said the event helps collect funds by requesting donations to help the agency continue to provide needed services.

“It helps us keep our doors open,” she said.

ELLY GRIMM

   • Leader & Times

The Liberal City Commission will have a somewhat light agenda for its next regular meeting this evening starting at 5:30. Tonight’s meeting will be in the commission chambers in the Liberal Recreation Center at 950 S. Grant Ave.

Up first for the commission will be discussion of the Revenue Neutral Rate, beginning with a public hearing.

ELLY GRIMM

   • Leader & Times

Protecting the environment has been a hot topic for multiple generations, including today’s younger generations.

To help with environmental efforts, Eisenhower Middle School has revived its Green Team, and advisor Kirsten McCann said she is happy to be part of it.