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Think it’s too hot when the temperature reaches 90 degrees around here? Try 120 degrees in the desert.

West Las Vegas Middle School student Greg Medina has given much thought to the conditions that U.S. soldiers endure in Iraq. And he’s doing what he can to help.

A few months ago, Medina was looking at the Soldiers’ Angels Web site, looking for ways to help servicemen and women. He found out that soldiers often need caps.

Family and friends of Early Childhood Center kindergartners filled Ilfeld Auditorium during morning and afternoon graduation ceremonies Wednesday.

This is the second year Highlands University has opened its doors to the tots to accommodate the large number of graduates — 122 — and audience members.

Previously, ECC held at least four separate programs.

In a letter to parents and graduates, Principal LeeEtte Quintana said the school had made great gains this year in reading with 92 percent of students performing at grade level.

An official from an economic development group asked the city this week to more than double its annual donation, contending the increase would yield dividends for Las Vegas.

Sharon Caballero, executive director of the Las Vegas-San Miguel Economic Development Corporation, requested that the city increase its annual contribution from $40,000 — where it has stood for years — to $102,000.

“I realize $102,000 may be dreaming a little bit,” she said.

A dispute has erupted between the two candidates for county clerk in Tuesday’s Democratic primary.

Candidate Richard Medina is questioning why his opponent, Melanie Rivera, a county clerk’s employee, was in the office on Tuesday. He noted a county policy that mandates employees running for county office be on leave for 30 days before an election.

Rivera, supervisor of the clerk’s Bureau of Elections, confirmed she was in the office for five minutes and that it was her first time there since she started her leave a few weeks ago.