The beautiful dancer swung the ruffled tiers of her bright red dress, lifted her arms dramatically and hammered the stage with rapid-fire steps as a guitarist played and a vocalist wailed. My foot throbbed, almost keeping time with the rhythms of the flamenco show in Seville, Spain.

In the realm of wireless connectivity, two products stand out for their specialized features: Google Nest Mesh WiFi for home users and the Unifi Dream Machine for small to medium-sized businesses. HOME CONNECTIVITY WITH GOOGLE NEST MESH WIFI Google Nest Mesh WiFi is designed to address the common issue of weak signals in various corners of a house.

OPEN ARMS DINER The Open Arms Diner will open Tuesday, April 23 at 5:00 p.m at the First Christian Church in Independence. The church asks that people limit their meals to four per person.

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CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP Women of the First Christian Church of Independence, along with family, friends and loved ones celebrated the Christian Women's Fellowship annual Mother/Daughter Banquet Wednesday evening, May 1, in the church's Fellowship Hall. Group leader, Ethel Landis, welcomed the more than 70 attendees.

- FIRE/EMS Medical Emergency, 10:10 am Thursday, 4600 CR 3700 Medical Emergency, 4:47 pm Thursday, Mulberry St. Medical Emergency, 7:47 pm Thursday, 4400 CR 4500.

■ Controversial bill targets China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia and Venezuela Republican Sen. Jeff Longbine says a bill passed by the Legislature stripping Kansas property from companies and individuals tied to China, Iran, North Korea and other adversarial nations was so profoundly unconstitutional that $10 million should be set aside in the budget to defend against lawsuits.

Posting a “Wizard of Oz” meme and accusing Gov. Laura Kelly of “political spite,” House Speaker Dan Hawkins led the charge to make those who severely injure or kill police dogs pay for their medical care or funerals.