County awards water line bid to second-lowest bidder
Banks Construction owner Dean Banks, whose Holton firm bid $84,129 for a Berry Plastics water line project, asks the Douglas County Commission to reconsider after officials chose the second-lowest bid, $91,550 from M Con LLC. The district reversed its prior low-bid stance, citing timeliness and reliability. Banks signals potential legal action and questions references used by the engineering firm.
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Santa Monica College protests over pricey courses turn violent
Dozens of students protesting at Santa Monica College were pepper sprayed as they criticized a pilot program allowing access to high demand classes for extra fees. The plan, aimed at funding state required courses amid declining aid, drew state scrutiny and calls to halt the program. Students say the policy creates a two tier system and leaves many out of discussions.
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Affinitas vacates Riverfront Mall center in Lawrence
Affinitas, once a major employer with about 300 staff and a call center for several large cable firms, is leaving the former Riverfront Mall space in Lawrence. By 2011 the center downscaled to around 200 workers and hours were cut. A new tenant with a call center function is expected, but details remain undisclosed. The vacated space is owned by the Simons family, owners of the Journal-World.
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Bolton urges hardline stance as Iran nuclear threat looms
Former U N ambassador and AEI senior fellow John Bolton toured global flashpoints calling for decisive action. He warned Iran could pursue a nuclear program within a year absent military action, likely involving Israel, and critiqued containment as insufficient against a regime valuing life after death. He endorsed Mitt Romney and spoke to a receptive crowd amid protests.
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Luncheon to Raise Ovarian Cancer Awareness in Lawrence
Kansas Alpha Pi Beta Phi and Delta Upsilon chapters host a April 13 luncheon at St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center to benefit ovarian cancer awareness and KU Cancer Center research. Guest Dr Julia Chapman, 11:30 a.m. start, cost 100 dollars. reservations by Debbie Ward 913-226-8228. Scouting for Food drive April 14 by Lawrence Eudora Cub Scouts. donations to Salvation Army. Zebra sighting near Topeka I-70 ramp details.
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