Stable funding for higher ed championed by Brownback
Gov. Sam Brownback defended his higher education budget during a KU visit on Tuesday praising KU leaders after meeting at the Bioscience and Technology Business Center on the West Campus. The plan aims to provide a stable funding level to support KU and regents institutions across Kansas.
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Leaders unveil Douglas County health plan for community
Douglas County leaders and health providers released the Douglas County Community Health Plan after 16 months of work. The plan targets five components access to health foods and services mental health physical activity and poverty with concrete goals and strategies. Organizers warn turning the plan into action remains the biggest challenge.
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New Cider Gallery Opens in East Lawrence
East Lawrence unveils the Cider Gallery at 810 Pennsylvania St in a renovated 1890s warehouse turning a vacant site into a fine art hub. The grand opening runs 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, with the space serving as both gallery and event venue and linking to Weinberger Fine Art in Kansas City. A $2 million restoration transforms the former cider vinegar factory, central to Lawrence’s Warehouse Arts District and the adjacent Gateway event space now under construction.
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Cider Gallery Details and Inaugural Show
Cider Gallery outlines hours event space details and how to schedule tours or private appointments. Owner Kim Weinberger explains the gallery’s role in the neighborhood as a creative hub. The first show features regional and national artists including Hunt Slonem.
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