Plans for a new elementary school in the Ivan Downs area were unveiled Monday after the Warren County School Board approved an architect for the project. The school, expected to house between 700 and 750 students, could resemble either Bristow Elementary School or a custom design created by architect Kenny Stanfield of Sherman Carter and Barnhart. The school is expected to break ground in the next four months and is slated to open in fall 2011. The school will funnel students from Rich Pond and Natcher elementary schools.

The Bowling Green-Warren County Military Liaison Board is seeking entries for the 14th annual Veterans Day Parade downtown. The parade is at 10 a.m. Nov. 7 and entry forms are available at www.bgky.org/VeteransDayParade.php or from City Central by calling 393-3444. All entries should be submitted by Oct. 23.

Kentucky health officials are hoping a new program will improve dental care in a state more known for gaps in its oral health and its smiles. Gov. Steve Beshear announced the plan on Tuesday, pledging about $2 million in state and federal money designed to improve access to dentists in impoverished eastern Kentucky counties and elsewhere. Beshear flanked himself with 13 youngsters from a local elementary school to emphasize his desire to improve dental care for children.