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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 2016
Page
2
The Journal-World announces obituary publishing policy and contact guidance for funeral homes and families. It directs readers to call 832-7151 for running obituaries submitted by funeral homes or relatives.
A memorial service for Brody Samuel Precht, age 2, is set for 10 am Monday at Memorial Park Community. He was the son of Janell and Jack Precht, with sister Haylee and grandparents Linda and Stanley Hayden, Bonnie Pappas, and Jack Precht. Visit rumsey-yost.com for details.
Johnson urges action to back words as she organizes a morning drive from 7 to 11 at the downtown Farmers Market, 800 block New Hampshire Street, plus noon to 4 at Watson's Barber Shop and PTB Gym, 925 Iowa Street Suite K and 940 E 28th St, targeting unregistered voters especially in the local black community. The effort educates on who can vote and when, including Kansas felons and 17-year-olds turning 18 by the next general election.
St John Catholic School expands visual and performing arts for all grades. About 300 students, new advanced electives at middle school, and full time art staff shifted from traveling artist. An art show will showcase student work and fund a $2.6 million campaign. Construction plans convert the gym into an Arts Center with stage, lighting, and display space. A new gym and relocated Sisters convent house renovations are also planned.
Rochelle Valverde, a K-12 education reporter, can be reached at rvalverde jworld.com or by phone at 832-6314 for story tips or interviews.
Kansas faces a 228.6 million cut across two fiscal years as the new forecast lowers expected revenues. Individual income taxes and retail sales tax drops dominate the reductions, offset by higher non tax revenue and transfers. Three options extend university allotments, sweep highway funds, and explore tobacco securitization to bridge gaps ahead of a wrap up session.
Richard Myers, a retired four star general and former Joint Chiefs chair, leads Kansas State University as interim president. He promises few changes while the Board of Regents searches for a permanent successor to Kirk Schulz, who left for Washington State. Myers, a KSU alum, says he won’t pretend to know what he does not.
Patel notes Ramada construction under way by mid next year as Marquee Hospitality runs about eight hotels including sites in Kansas City and the DC area. Lawrence has recent hotel growth with The Oread Marriott TownePlace and a Comfort Inn. The former Holiday Inn renovation to a DoubleTree by Hilton may shape conference space plans.
Short listings show community items from Lawrence Kansas with sections on arts government courts and local news. The text references Kansas University Lawrence schools letters obituaries photo reprints and sports alongside contact numbers and page categories.
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