Saudi envoy promotes education ties at Kansas State University
Saudi ambassador Prince Turki Al-Faisal urged educational links to strengthen US Saudi relations during a Kansas State University visit promoting a new scholarship program. He noted 65 Saudi students at the university and emphasized such exchanges as ambassadors to dispel Islam stereotypes amid post 9 11 tensions. Kansas State officials praised the diverse international student body and the ambassador’s outreach. In separate news, a large prairie fire in Hutchinson caused over 1.1 million dollars in damages with 82 firefighting units responding and investigators citing a lightning strike near the origin.
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Council delays action on free land taxes in Marquette
Marquette officials held off on approving roughly $4,000 assessments charged to 20 residents who received free lots through a development program. The council voted 5-0 to table the issue until April 20 while Mayor Steve Piper defended communications and noted the city helped fund the sewer system and sold lots valued around $10,000 each. If funded by general taxes, a four to five mill property tax increase would be needed.
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Douglas County sees spike in mumps cases in Kansas
Lawrence AP reports nine mumps cases in Douglas County over recent weeks with three new infections on Tuesday. Health officials compare to 1988 outbreak of 269 cases and seek links to an Iowa outbreak of about 245 cases as of March 30.
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