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KC CURRENTS 7-2-06

By Delores Jones, Sylvia Maria Gross and Laura Ziegler

Kansas City, MO – Kansas District Court Judge Cordell Meeks, Jr. (pictured at left) died Wednesday at the age of 63. Hear about his contributions to the justice system, higher education, and dozens of institutions in Kansas and Missouri. Also, a Missouri House immigration reform committee gathers information in Kansas City. Plus, financial expert David Jackson on estate planning, the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival looks for more diverse cast members, and where to watch the last World Cup games in Kansas City.

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