Douglas County Fairgrounds set for major renovations after record fair
Officials plan about 6.5 million in new construction this fall including a 50,000 square foot open pavilion and a renovated derby arena. The project replaces Buildings 1 and 2 with a two group Meeting Hall and updates utilities and accessibility. The fairgrounds host 4-H events, soccer, horse shows, a swap meet, dog and cat shows, car rallies and private events, drawing over 96,000 visitors yearly and generating more than eight million dollars in income.
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Exit strategy for Donald Trump in 2012 race
Michael Smerconish analyzes Trump’s fragile candidacy and questions how he might leave the race. He cites Romney adviser Stuart Stevens, debate dynamics, and polls, then speculates on dramatic exits such as using El Chapo Guzman’s threat or a family event as a pretext for withdrawal.
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Simple Gifts concert thanks from Lawrence residents
Frank and Betty Baron of Lawrence thank the Kansas University School of Music Lawrence Children's Choir Lied Center and Lawrence Arts Center for the free Simple Gifts concert. They praise the performers and call for listing all instrumentalists and child contributors while urging ongoing arts support in Lawrence.
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LETUS urges KC Commission to reject Westar rate hikes
Interfaith Lawrence group LETUS denounces Westar rate increases as exorbitant and urges public opposition. Citing Earth Charter, the coalition calls for ecojustice action and aligned ethical responsibility toward future generations.
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Public Forum Urges Affordable Housing Funds and Nuclear Cane
Community voices urge a robust Affordable Housing Trust funding stream as vital to Lawrence's economic and social health, citing examples from the Tenants To Homeowners conference. A concurrent Nuclear Forum notes Hiroshima Nagasaki histories and calls for nuclear disarmament, urging reduction of more than 15,000 weapons and urging support for Iran arms limits. Joe Douglas, Letters Page.
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