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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 2013
Page
1
In the wake of Boston's bombing, President Obama canceled a Kansas University appearance set for Friday and will travel to Boston to speak at an interfaith service honoring victims. KU officials and students voiced disappointment but supported the president's priority for the tragedy.
Kelli Coleman a cake decorator for Dillons will travel to Orlando in June to compete in the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association’s 18th annual Cake Decorating Challenge.
Governor Sam Brownback called for the Legislature to conduct an in depth study of Kansas higher education later this year with a view toward potential funding. The remark came Tuesday as state leaders consider postsecondary needs and financial support.
The Free State Firebirds improved to 8-1 with a softball victory over Olathe Northwest, marking the fifth straight loss for the Chargers. The page 1B note emphasizes the strong season start for Free State and the skid for their opponents.
Lawrence Mayor Bob Schumm praised a string of big projects while stressing the city’s strong financial reserves. Vice Mayor Mike Dever was elected mayor for a year, with Mike Amyx named vice mayor. New commissioners Jeremy Farmer and Terry Riordan were sworn in as Avon Cromwell and Hugh Carter left the council. The year included votes advancing a $25 million recreation center, a $64 million sewage plant, a $19 million library expansion, and a new city initiative.
Wicked Broadband announced a pilot project to install 1 gigabit per second internet in a Lawrence neighborhood. Co owner Joshua Montgomery said the faster network is essential to attract startups, noting Lawrence competes with nearby Olathe. A neighborhood contest will decide the first installation site.
Kansas University officials began work on the multimillion-dollar Rock Chalk Park athletic complex in northwest Lawrence with the aim of unveiling a world class track and field stadium for the 2014 Kansas Relays. Lead donor Thomas Fritzel said he remains confident in the timeline as groundbreaking proceeds.
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