Eight Wonders campaign spotlights Kansas church landmark
A Kansas program invites public voting to select eight wonders across eight elements. The Mary Queen of Peace church in Ulysses, nicknamed the potato chip church for its hyperbolic paraboloid shell, is highlighted as a finalist. Pastor James Dieker notes its bold design and cultural significance amid a history from 1960s construction to 2003 ordination anniversary.
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8Wonders.org
Dencitynet
Windsor
James Dicker
Mary Queen of Peace
Sampler Foundation
Dieker
New Church
Ulysses
Gilbert
Hickok
Europe
High Plains
France
Germany
Jim
Liberal
Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
Pratt
Mike Franco
Franco
Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church
Regents approve four year tuition rise for KU freshmen
Regents adopt a four year tuition rate of 229.25 per credit hour for KU incoming freshmen, 7.6 higher than last year. The increases, among the smallest in several years, drew concern from some members who urged more help for students amid a tougher economy. Regent Sherrer opposed most proposals, criticizing higher costs that may price out students, while others stressed balancing access with funding to keep universities competitive. The panel noted higher education funding has grown slower as a share of the state budget. Some members linked rising tuition to broader state attitudes that students should bear more costs.
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Gary Sherrer
Overland Park
Kansas State University
Sherrer
KSU
Salina
Kansas
Jarold Boettcher
Beloit
Dan Lykins
Topeka
Lykins
Christine Downey-Schdmit
Inman
Downey Schmidt
Donna Shank
Liberal
Oklahoma
Texas
Tornado devastates Chapman area leaving one dead
A violent tornado moved through Chapman and surrounding blocks six wide, killing a woman and damaging or destroying 65 buildings including homes. Authorities estimate damage exceeding 20 million dollars. Survivors sheltered in a gym, crews helped injured, while nearby Kansas State University and Soldier suffered additional tornado-related losses.
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Kansas City
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Soldier
Kansas
National Weather Service
Chase County
Chapman
Zac Arensman
Holcomb unveils new pool slide with daily crowds
The Holcomb pool adds a $90,000 slide, part of a $130,000 project, drawing about 300 visitors daily. Free admission for under fours, $1 for five and up, with rules on height and feet-first descent. A lifeguard is present at all times and only one person may climb stairs at a time.
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